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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

Vancouver Coastal Health concerned over Bowen Island water quality

Vancouver Coastal Health concerned over Bowen Island water quality

Cove Bay water system responsible for the majority of the conversation
July home sales on Bowen

July home sales on Bowen

Three properties sold on the island last month, along with a creative tiny home on Gambier Island
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
April’s top home sales on Bowen

April’s top home sales on Bowen

April featured Bowen Island's first sale of the year over $2 million, and the year's highest sale on Keats Island too
Debut poetry book for Bowen writer Emily Osborne

Debut poetry book for Bowen writer Emily Osborne

The Bowen author's foray into book writing began with a challenge - translating Old Norse Icelandic poems more than 1,000 years old
Bowen Island artist honoured with provincial Community Award

Bowen Island artist honoured with provincial Community Award

Simon Daniel James is a 2023 Community Award recipient for his positive impact on local artwork and guidance work with young students
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
Single-lane traffic at Horseshoe Bay ferry berths this week

Single-lane traffic at Horseshoe Bay ferry berths this week

Travel to and from all three of the West Vancouver terminal destinations will be impacted
Bowen's March home sales featured a new high mark for the year

Bowen's March home sales featured a new high mark for the year

March had the top sale on the island since October, while another property sold on Keats Island
Bowen and North Shore Ultimate players headed to Nationals

Bowen and North Shore Ultimate players headed to Nationals

Along with the Bowen trio, Canyon club also includes North Shore, Gibsons, and Squamish players
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