Jun 6, 2019 | Featured, Island Information
In a survey of over 225 Island Clients, we asked for their “top ten essentials” in their island tool box. The response was overwhelming with more than 50% responding. As one might expect, the responses were as varied as the people on the island, but a...
Apr 16, 2019 | Island Information
Load creep is an important yet commonly overlooked aspect of designing a new solar system for off-grid living. When our clients first approach us looking for a solar solution, regardless of it being a new installation, or an upgrade of an...
Feb 2, 2019 | Featured, Island Information
The PERFECT STORM pounded Lions Bay Marina early Monday morning, 15 foot high tides combined with unprecedented strong winds ranging from 75-101 KM/h over a 10-hour period. The water was wicked and literally lifted 9 boats off their DRY LAND moorage and tossed them...
Feb 1, 2019 | Featured, Island Information
The following wonderful video was shot and produced by Bob Turner a local Bowen Island Resident. Bob talks about the return of these majestic and magical mammals to the Howe Sound/Atl’kitsem area.
Jan 21, 2019 | Island Information
In our daily lives we shower, wash dishes and clothes and go to the bathroom. We use sinks and toilets and what we put in them gets flushed down the drain and few of us ever consider where that goes. Most people, especially those who live in large metropolitan areas,...
Jan 5, 2019 | Island Information
This is how all products move on and off the island. Most shipments originate out of Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver. Mercury Transport is shown in the attached photo and is the largest barge provider in Howe Sound.
