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Declarations must be made by Friday at 4 p.m. Note from the editor: Shortly after this story was posted, long-time resident Leslie Nolin joined the race for a Council seat. Chris Stevens has also thrown his hat in the ring for a Council seat. Lions Bay's municipal election is now in full swing, with nominations open for the positions of Mayor, Councillor and School Trustees. This year's municipal elections will be held on Saturday, October 17. For those interested in running

Butterflyway Rangers need help battling invaders Residents of Sunset Drive after last year's ivy pull. Photo submitted by Val Morton. Got a moment to spare for your garden this long weekend? Lions Bay Butterflyway Rangers Val Morton and Hana Boye would love it if you would fill a bag with invasive plants to help nurture native plants and insect life in Lions Bay. With insect populations declining worldwide, Morton says that one thing we can all do is help restore the native e

A walk in the woods gone wrong Search crews rappel down the side of Mount Habrich in the search for missing hiker Stanislav Volo. Photo by Maria Masiar. A hiker who went missing after riding up the Sea to Sky gondola last Sunday, and has been the subject of intensive search efforts all week, managed to make his way out of the woods yesterday and was discovered near Indian Arm. Stanislav Volo, 43, had planned on a short hike along Habrich Ridge before returning to offload on

Hiker missing since Sunday found near Indian Arm Stanislav Volo, who disappeared on August 30 after exiting the Sea to Sky gondola, has been found, Squamish RCMP reported this afternoon. Squamish Search and Rescue (SSAR), worked with partner agencies (including Lions Bay SAR), RCMP Integrated Police Dog services and the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team to undertake the extensive search. Story to follow. The Watershed welcomes your thoughts. Leave your comments below, or