The Bowen Island Podcast

Welcome to the Bowen Island Podcast. Bowen Island, or Nex̱wlélex̱wm, is tucked away in Howe Sound and forms part of the scenic "Sea to Sky" corridor that stretches from West Vancouver through Lions Bay, Squamish, Whistler, and into the Pemberton Valley. This region is home to the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Lil'wat (Lil̓wat7úl), or N'Quatqua (N'k̓wátkwa̱), and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, whose rich cultural heritage continues to shape and enrich the area's vibrant community. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, this region also boasts the UNESCO-designated Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region, highlighting its global significance. The Bowen Island Podcast started by engaging with all of the candidates in the 2022 municipal elections on Bowen Island. In recent episodes, we've expanded our focus to include former mayors, councillors, and other key community figures. Our latest initiative is to connect with candidates from the Sea to Sky riding to get their perspectives on the upcoming provincial elections. Join us as we explore the voices and ideas shaping the future of British Columbia. Please subscribe/follow to learn when the next podcast is available.

Episodes

Mayor Andrew Leonard "We can't pull up the draw bridge or sink the ferry!"

January 30, 2024 • 44 mins

Just over a year ago, we elected a new municipal council and in this podcast, Mayor Leonard talks about the challenges and opportunities on Bowen Island. Our conversation covers a range of topics including the challenges faced by the municipality, such as housing infrastructure, and grant funding. We also discuss Bowen Island's short-term rental policy and the possibility of establishing a tourism tax. The conversation highlights t...

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Holly Graff & Richard Smith - The Bowen Island Community Foundation

May 10, 2023 • 28 mins

Holly Graff and Richard Smith join us in this episode to talk about the work of the Bowen Island Community Foundation and some of the things that got us here, some great ideas from our neighbors that benefit everyone on the island, and that it's time again for Vital Conversations.

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Peter Frinton - Fifty Years on (Part 2)

November 2, 2022 • 65 mins

Peter Frinton has lived on Bowen with his partner Carol since 1972. He became active politically in the early 90s as a GVRD alternate and then as chair of the APC. He served on Bowen Council for 4 terms and was also an Islands Trust trustee, Metro Vancouver Director, the Mayors' Council delegate to Translink, and he served on the Treaty Advisory Commission. In this episode, he shares some stories with us about life on Bowen, his ob...

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Peter Frinton -Fifty Years On... (Part 1)

October 21, 2022 • 41 mins

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Bob Turner - A Bowen Island Perspective

October 16, 2022 • 51 mins

This is a conversation with Bob Turner. A former Mayor on Bowen Island, conservationist, and filmmaker. I reached out to Bob to help provide context to the many issues we face on this small island, and to understand the politics of environmentalism.

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Andrew Leonard - Mayoral Candidate

October 14, 2022 • 33 mins

Mayoral Candidate Andrew Leonard shares his vision for Bowen Island in the 2022 Municipal Election. The picture was updated when it was announced that he had won.

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Judi Gedye for Bowen Island Council & The Islands Trust

October 13, 2022 • 29 mins

Judi Gedye joins us to talk about life on Bowen Island and why she wants to run for municipal council and the Islands Trust.

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Alison Morse - For Bowen Island Council

October 2, 2022 • 25 mins

I was delighted to catch up with Alison Morse to talk about her vision for Bowen Island and what being on the municipal council has been like over the years.

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Sue Ellen Fast - For Bowen Island Council & Islands Trust

September 30, 2022 • 29 mins

Sue Ellen Fast talks about her love of nature, her vision for Bowen Island and a little about the Islands Trust

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John Saunders - For Bowen Island Council

September 28, 2022 • 30 mins

We caught up with John Saunders to talk about hockey, how he discovered Bowen Island and why he wants to be a municipal councilor.

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Tim Wake - For Bowen Island Council & The Islands Trust

September 28, 2022 • 18 mins

Tim Wake is running for council and talks about the issues and his vision for Bowen Island

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Alex Jurgensen - Bowen Island Council

September 27, 2022 • 19 mins

Alex Jurgensen is running for Bowen Island Council and in this episode, he talks about those things that are important to him.

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