About Us

Situated at the mouth of beautiful Howe Sound, Bowen Island is an island municipality of 4,000 full-time residents. Another 1,500 holiday homeowners settle in for summer and tourists flock to the beaches, bistros and boat docks.
In earlier days, most enterprise surrounded the activities of vacationers who came to Bowen to dance, swim and stay in quaint cottages. Now the island has a vast array of charming B & Bs to accommodate the varying tastes and budgets of visitors.
The island is the fourth highest artist-populated small community in Canada, so galleries and studios abound. As well, music, literary and theatre events attract a steady clientele devoted to supporting a vibrant, creative arts scene. Catching up by reading the Undercurrent is part of islanders' weekly routine.
Many groups contribute information regularly and the letters to the editor are always an intriguing read. The Undercurrent is widely available on the ferry, at many retail establishments and at several off-island locations.

Your Community News Team

	Publisher Linda Stewart 604-903-1022	Linda has worked 30 years in the newspaper industry - nine with Black Press. An avid boater, Linda has spent many weekends on Bowen Island docks over the last 24 years. She attends fundraisers and social functions on Bowen and says, "Our goal for the Undercurrent is to help support the community in every way we can".

	Sales Manager Kathleen Benjamin 604-947-2442	Kathy has worked for the Undercurrent since 2003. She is in charge of display and unclassified advertising and compiles the On the Agenda page. Kathy also manages the Undercurrent's Real Estate Showcase pullout, published regularly.

	Editor Julie Andres 604-947-2442	Julie has worked as a writer and editor for 24 years and has been reporting for the Undercurrent since 1999. She holds a degree in liberal arts and is the author of three published books. She moved to Bowen Island in 1996 and has played an active role in many aspects of the community.