Supporting Bowen Islanders with up-to-date information on services available to the community during the pandemic
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From the municipality: Additional single use garbage decals and annual garbage decals are now available for purchase. Please call Bowen Waste Solutions at 604-947-2255 to make your purchase and to arrange for a contactless pick-up at the recycling depot. Bowen Waste Solutions is accepting e-transfer payments. The municipality no longer sells decals.
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If you don’t yet have a Bowen Library card, no problem—patrons can apply for one online. You can access our many eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, video courses, film streaming, and learning tools online, via our website, but for many of these, you will need a Bowen Library card. To request a library card, visit: https://bbi.bc.catalogue.libraries.coop/eg/opac/register?physical_loc=100&utm_source=Cyberimpact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=e-Newsletter-April-2020 For a full list of digital… Continue reading "Need a Library Card?"
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Med Shed lending will continue during the Library’s COVID-19 closure. Place a hold from our catalogue, or contact us to request to borrow medical equipment. Pick up will be by appointment. Please note that we cannot accept returns of medical equipment at this time. Please keep your library materials at home until the library has re-opened. All items currently out have extended due… Continue reading "MedShed Lending Still Available"
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Bowen Waste Solutions (BWS) is pleased to announce the collection of refundable containers and electronics at the Bowen Island Recycling Depot (BIRD) will be reinstated. Refundable containers are glass or plastic soda, water, juice, wine, beer, and liquor containers that you pay a deposit on when purchasing. After careful consideration and in compliance with health and safety requirements for both… Continue reading "Collection of Refundables & Electronics Reinstated Effective April 24th"
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The Bowen Pub recently announced a bulk buying program for all islanders! You can read more about it here. In addition, they’ve launched an online site to view the weekly menu options and place orders. Check it out here: https://bowenpub.com/bulk-buy/
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Current hours are 9:30 – 5:30, Monday through Saturday. We ask that orders be placed in advance, preferably by email (cates@medicinecentre.com), or by phone (604-947-0766) and fax (604-947-0736). You will be notified when orders are ready to be picked up and asked for credit card info for payment in advance. One customer at a time is welcomed into the store… Continue reading "Update from Cates Pharmacy"
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The Neighbourhood Small Grants Program is currently offering grants of up to $500 to individuals with ideas to help connect and engage residents throughout the pandemic. More information and application form can be found here: https://bowenfoundation.com/neighbourhood-small-grants/
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While we’re closed, you can still access so much from the Bowen Library, using your smartphone, tablet, computer, or e-reader!• Find more info here: bowenlibrary.ca/while-were-closed• Complete List of Databases: bowenlibrary.ca/research/databases/complete-list/And…• See our closure updates here: bowenlibrary.ca/library-covid-19-updates
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Reduced hours effective March 30, 2020. To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 we are encouraging our members to do less in our physical branches and to take advantage of our mobile, online & telephone banking. To support this shift in the way we serve you we are temporarily reducing branch hours and increasing the number of people we have… Continue reading "New Temporary Hours at First Credit Union"
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Our Bowen Island Food Bank is seeking donations to support purchasing groceries to support in-need families and households on the island. If you are able, consider making a donation by e-transfer to msmccall@telus.net in support of the Bowen Food Bank. The treasurer for the Food Bank Board is Sheila McCall and she is collecting all donations. “The food bank is asking… Continue reading "Call for Donations: Bowen Food Bank"