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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 [email protected]. You can find Alex's work, along with his hot football takes, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akurial

Recent Work by Alex

Catching Stars director prepares for new solo journey

Catching Stars director prepares for new solo journey

Emilie Kaplun has been with the Snug Cove art gallery since the beginning
Bowen's 2025 budget process drawing to a close

Bowen's 2025 budget process drawing to a close

Property tax raise to stay consistent with past financial plans
Bowen council voices concerns around ferry schedule rollout

Bowen council voices concerns around ferry schedule rollout

Council letter expressing 'disappointment' in lack of engagement to be sent
Bowen Island Football Club gets In The Game

Bowen Island Football Club gets In The Game

The local soccer club travelled to the mainland for an exciting experience
Beach access at Dorman Point to be restored

Beach access at Dorman Point to be restored

New staircase will be built to reach the Bowen beach
Bowen Community Health Coordinator earns YWCA award nomination

Bowen Community Health Coordinator earns YWCA award nomination

Colleen O'Neil is being recognized for her decades worth of efforts to bolster Island health care
Ferry Marshal program planned for Bowen Summer sailings

Ferry Marshal program planned for Bowen Summer sailings

Municipality hopes BC Ferries helps with program costs
Multi-Use Path construction moving to easier ground, for now

Multi-Use Path construction moving to easier ground, for now

Realignment of Grafton Road will be needed to fully complete the path
Community Lands development focus on Bowen workforce housing

Community Lands development focus on Bowen workforce housing

100 housing units are envisioned along Mt. Gardner Road
Bowen trims total number of Advisory Committees

Bowen trims total number of Advisory Committees

Ten committees will remain after the restructuring
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