Last week Parks Canada (PC) was supposed to unveil their Preliminary Park Concept for a National Park (NP) on Bowen. Unfortunately, when the public meeting arrived the Concept Plan was nowhere to be seen. So what happened?
Also taggedUntil recently I really thought that there was a chance that there would be a National Park (NP) on Bowen. Now I’m pretty sure that there won’t be. The Parks Canada (PC) people seem to be trying to talk us out of the deal. Some of the information that I have is second hand so [...]
Also tagged Ferry“Waiting to exhale.” That’s how we’re ending this year. I know that many of you would argue that pretty much describes how we feel at the end of every year but this is different. There are so many things so close to actually happening that we would really have to outdo ourselves for nothing to [...]
Also tagged Municipal Hall, Municipal Politics, OCP, Snug CoveIt’s becoming obvious that Parks Canada would like to turn 5,000 acres of Crown Land on Bowen into a national park. While the details of their proposal are far from being worked out, the numbers being thrown around are pretty impressive. The economic boost that it would give the island would put us in an [...]
Also tagged Island Life, Municipal PoliticsThe National park debate has pretty well eclipsed every other subject surrounding island politics. For those of you who are wondering when we will see something concrete, here is what you can expect over the next few months. Next Wednesday evening, November 3 Parks Canada will unveil a draft of their “Vision for National Park [...]
Also tagged Municipal HallHaving a National Park on Bowen would be a great idea, if only we could figure out how to make it work. To paraphrase our mayor, “Imagine how it could work for us. Don’t be shy about asking for what we need to make it work.” This is where the rubber meets the road. How [...]
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I never thought that I’d be able to say this but… (drum roll please)… B.C. Ferries made money on the Bowen Island run last year. I remember when the ferry fares hit $1 million and BC Ferries told us that it cost them $2 million to run the boat.
The National Park debate is heating up very quickly. And an excellent debate it is. People whom you would think would be horrified at the prospect of Bowen becoming a tourist destination are in favour of the idea and business people who would prosper with the growth are lamenting the potential destruction of our lifestyle. [...]
Also tagged Municipal Politics, Snug CoveWhen I first heard that there might be a National Park on Bowen Island; I had some serious reservations. Visions of the crowded streets of Banff jumped into my head. But the more I think about it the more I like the idea. Here’s my thinking.
Also taggedRarely, sitting down to write a column do I find that there is too much to write about. But I’ve just returned from holidays and find that there are a myriad of interesting things happening. This isn’t going to be a column per se but more a collection of random thoughts and a preview of [...]
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