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Alex Kurial

Alex Kurial

Alex Kurial is editor at the Bowen Island Undercurrent. His background is primarily in sports and courts and he now covers a little bit of everything while navigating island life.

Alex was born in Vancouver and raised in Richmond. He received a History Major and Journalism Minor from the University of Victoria before entering the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University in Ottawa. Alex has previously worked at newspapers in Prince Rupert and Southwestern Ontario.

In his spare time Alex enjoys exploring new places, painting miniatures, playing cards and continuing the endless task of completing his state and provincial quarter collections. He also enjoys a good horror movie.

Story ideas and tips are always in Alex's wheelhouse and can be submitted to editor@bowenislandundercurrent.com. You can find Alex's work, along with his hot football takes, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akurial

Recent Work by Alex

Sunday snowfall knocks out power for majority of Bowen

Sunday snowfall knocks out power for majority of Bowen

BC Hydro crews were on-island for several days this week performing repair work
No BC Ferries service to Bowen Island on February 3-4

No BC Ferries service to Bowen Island on February 3-4

Passenger-only service will be available by water taxi
New ferry times during Snug Cove terminal upgrades

New ferry times during Snug Cove terminal upgrades

Four days of full sailing cancellations during 2024 ferry terminal work
Settlement appeal dismissed in case of destroyed Bowen boat

Settlement appeal dismissed in case of destroyed Bowen boat

Judge rules $5,000 was enough for municipality to pay in damages after salvaging error
Snug Cove Ferry Terminal work will move to next year

Snug Cove Ferry Terminal work will move to next year

Questions raised about how Bowen residents will get home at night
Snug Cove Terminal work starting in November

Snug Cove Terminal work starting in November

Sailing cancellations will take place during the majority of the three-month project
Bowen Island looks to clarify local camping rules

Bowen Island looks to clarify local camping rules

Clarification from the province shows there's only one place campers can legally set up on Bowen
North Shore play tackles complexities of aging and caregiving

North Shore play tackles complexities of aging and caregiving

The Window Outside is now playing at Presentation House in North Vancouver
Bowen Island - Horseshoe Bay sailings cancelled starting this afternoon

Bowen Island - Horseshoe Bay sailings cancelled starting this afternoon

All 12 BC Ferries sailings between Bowen Island and Horseshoe Bay from 3:30 pm onward are cancelled for Saturday. Passenger-only water taxis will be available
New campsite at Bowen Island's Apodaca Park

New campsite at Bowen Island's Apodaca Park

The BC Parks campsite makes Bowen the newest overnight stop along the Sea to Sky Marine Trail
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