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Lions Bay Beach Closed

One of two local beaches closed to swimming due to bacteria Swimming is not recommended at Lions Bay Beach Park this week according to Vancouver Coastal Health. (VCH). Beach alerts courtesy Vancouver Coastal Health. Throughout the summer season, VCH tests at popular swimming beaches around the Metro Vancouver area. Samples are tested for the bacteria that shows up when there are faeces in the water from humans or wildlife. Swimming or playing in water infested with E. coli b

July 7 Council In Focus

Zoning and Development Bylaw Paused In the second of two events on Tuesday last week, Council members gathered for the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. All members were present at the table except Councillor Jaime Cunliffe, who attended online. The agenda can be found HERE. Twenty residents attended in person and online. Mayor Ken Berry opened proceedings by thanking donors Victoria Rogers and Kim Mailey and the LB Arts Committee for their hard work on the new art installation at

Operation Hard Ball Nets Local Resident

West Vancouver man arrested in France, awaits extradition RCMP Superintendant Mike Duheme (centre) poses with FBI personnel, seized firearms and drugs at the July 7 announcement. Photo credit: RCMP. A joint Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) initiative aimed at locating and arresting the leaders of a number of transnational organized crime groups has a local connection. In an update to RCMP Superintendent Mike Duheme 's statement

Ill-prepared Hikers Kick Off Triple Rescue

Summer season off to a busy start for LBSAR Photo courtesy LBSAR. Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) faced a triple rescue earlier this week that began on July 5 when a married couple attempted to complete the Howe Sound Crest Trail in a single day. According to LBSAR member Maria Masiar, the couple had parked their vehicle at Porteau Cove, arranged a shuttle to Cypress Mountain, and began their hike at approximately 9:00 a.m. However, by the time they reached James Peak, th