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Blackwell shares thoughts Lions Bay residents are being asked to participate in a provincially-mandated review of the Village's Official Community Plan (OCP). The current version of the plan (downloadable HERE) was enshrined as a bylaw in 2009, with an addition to outline greenhouse gas emissions targets in 2010 and a second to clarify the Village's regional context statement in 2016. The regional context statement was updated again in 2022 to reflect the Village's rural desi

Largest Village 'Emergency Pod' yet Neighbours meet to form an 'emergency pod' at the McLaughlin home in August. Photo by Ron McLaughlin. by Ron McLaughlin In the mid-summer Evacuation Plan meeting at the Hall, I was impressed with the Emergency Program Coordinator’s message, and observed from those residents who attended a genuine desire to be organized in advance of a serious event. The benefits were clear. This was enough motivation for me as Emergency services are importa

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