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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

The season of Love and Lament

The season of Love and Lament

The Maiden's Lament, a new performance from Bronwyn Churcher based on her first solo album, is coming to Tir-na-nOg in February
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
Howe Sound documentary charts course for Bowen

Howe Sound documentary charts course for Bowen

The documentary Uncharted Waters showcases the collaborative efforts of a new generation of Howe Sound stewards
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marks first trip to Bowen Island

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marks first trip to Bowen Island

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise Tuesday morning stop on Bowen to discuss ocean protection
Photos & Video: 6th Annual Bowen Island Logging Show

Photos & Video: 6th Annual Bowen Island Logging Show

The Bowen Island Logging Show returned to action last weekend
Woodfibre LNG presents to Bowen council; demonstration prior

Woodfibre LNG presents to Bowen council; demonstration prior

Major construction will begin on the company's Squamish LNG facility in 2023, with an expected completion date of 2027
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