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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

Through film, Bob Turner documents past and future adventures

Through film, Bob Turner documents past and future adventures

'My Adventures with the Wild of Home' spotlights Bowen wildlife and the work ahead to preserve it
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
Cape Roger Curtis park amendments pass first readings

Cape Roger Curtis park amendments pass first readings

Bowen council approved first drafts of bylaw amendments to both the Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw
Metro Vancouver proceeding with Bowen park purchase

Metro Vancouver proceeding with Bowen park purchase

The Metro Vancouver board of directors approved moving ahead with the land deal at Cape Roger Curtis
Public consultation begins for proposed park at the Cape

Public consultation begins for proposed park at the Cape

Metro Vancouver has planned three engagement phases this year, with the first starting Friday, Feb. 10.
Proposed Bowen/Gibsons/Vancouver passenger ferry ramps up planning

Proposed Bowen/Gibsons/Vancouver passenger ferry ramps up planning

Greenline Ferries electric vessel could ferry folks between Bowen and Vancouver in 45 minutes; public info session scheduled on Bowen in new year
BC Ferries Bowen - Horseshoe Bay December 18 afternoon/evening sailings cancelled

BC Ferries Bowen - Horseshoe Bay December 18 afternoon/evening sailings cancelled

Your last chance to leave Bowen, or come to the island, will be early this afternoon
Friday afternoon and evening Bowen ferry sailings cancelled

Friday afternoon and evening Bowen ferry sailings cancelled

The 2:55 pm BC Ferries sailing will be the last to leave Bowen today
Metro Van proposes sweeping new regional park for Bowen Island

Metro Van proposes sweeping new regional park for Bowen Island

The 97 hectare park at Cape Roger Curtis would include an expanded trail system, beach access, and around 100 overnight campsites
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