Set your alarm clocks early for Bowen Island Torch Run

The secret is out! After sticking to his vow not to reveal details of the Olympic Torch Run on Bowen Island until 10 days before the big event, Murray Atherton can now spread the news about the February 10 schedule. But before you read on, make sure the batteries in your alarm... more

B.C. talks tough on Ottawa red tape

VICTORIA – The B.C. government's throne speech takes an unusually harsh swipe at Ottawa for leaving private sector investments "stranded in the mire" of duplicated federal environmental assessments. In Tuesday's agenda-setting speech, the province repeats a long-standing demand that the B.C.... more

• Clean energy focus in B.C. throne speech
• Secrets of the opening ceremonies: Insiders say the show will impress  
• Harper heads for B.C. legislature

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All-day kindergarten starts at BICS this September

Full-day kindergarten is coming to Bowen Island this September. Last Friday morning, the West Vancouver School Board announced that Bowen Island Community School is one of the schools in the province which will introduce the new five-day-a-week program in 2010. "In... more

• Island residents proud to be carrying the torch
• Life in the shadows
• Aspiring reporter shares what he learns about life at the Undercurrent

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The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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