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Get out and vote! The polls are already open, advance votes and mail-in ballots have been collected, and today is the final day to cast your vote for Lions Bay's next Council. Voting takes place at the Village Hall (400 Centre Road), with the doors open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Chief Elections Officer Ross Blackwell says that 266 residents voted in the advance poll, compared with 165 in 2022. Residents can vote for one mayor, up to four councillors and up to five school trustees

Lions Bay needs accountability before it can heal To the Editor, When my family moved to Lions Bay, it felt like a dream come true. Then COVID arrived. I wanted to give something back, so I served on the Beach Park committee and revived the Bear Smart committee. I later stepped away when it became a lightning rod for village anger. The 2022 mayoral campaign was built on accusations of overspending. I saw accusations, but no proof, so I did my own research. The campaign compar

Celebrate the season without harming wildlife by Bird-friendly Lions Bay Fake cobwebs can be deadly for birds and other wildlife. Photo supplied by BirdFriendly LionsBay. This Halloween, choose decorations that celebrate the season without harming the wildlife that makes our neighbourhoods special. Your yard can still be the spookiest on the block, just without the collateral damage. Avoid Fake Spider Webs Unlike the real thing, fake spider webs don’t break when birds big and

All the details you need to know Saturday may be Municipal Election Day, but it also marks just one week until the official Provincial election day. And if you are feeling keen, you can cast your advance vote in the provincial election on Friday, before fulfilling your civic duty on the following day. Confused? Never fear. Here's how it all breaks down for Lions Bay residents, by date, event and location. All voting locations are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., regardless of venue. Oc