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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

Five rescues in 24 hours Photo courtesy LBSAR. The Lions Bay Search and Rescue team (LBSAR) has had a busy start to the autumn season. Normally at this time of year, they respond to around 30 calls. This year, they've hit 42, only mid-way through the season. In one 24-hour period at the end of September, they responded to four separate calls involving hikers on the Howe Sound Crest Trail, as well as a night rescue on Tunnel Bluffs. LBSAR Training Officer & Search Manager Mari

Giving thanks for the natural beauty of this place Barred owl, photographed in Lions Bay by Andrea Bradshaw, October 9, 2026. Happy thanksgiving! The Watershed welcomes your thoughts. Leave your comments below, or email us at editor@lionsbaywatershed.ca Like what you're reading? For as little as $5/month, you can support local independent journalism by subscribing to The Watershed HERE.

Alertable Earthquake test taking place this week Thanksgiving is often a time for families to get together, enjoy a big meal and remember all we have to be thankful for. This year, it's also a great time to remind your loved ones of everything they need to know in case of an earthquake. The Great BC ShakeOut is happening again this week. At 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, everyone in the Village subscribed to the 'Alertable' app will receive a notification as a test of th

What do YOU want to know? Provincial candidates (from left) Incumbent Jeremy Valeriote (BC Greens), Michelle Livaja (BC NDP), Dan Wood (CentreBC) and Ayla Dumais (Conservatives). All photos provided by offical election parties. It's election season, and this year in BC there's double your pleasure, with overlapping municipal and provincial campaigns. Lions Bay Chief Electoral Officer Ross Blackwell reports that more than 40% of eligible voters in the Village have already cast

LBFR's Halloween fireworks display returning You will need to plan ahead if you're counting on buying or igniting fireworks this year. Lions Bay Fire Rescue (LBFR) Chief Lorenzo De Arcangelis wants to remind residents that under the Village of Lions Bay Fire Bylaw, a person must be over 18 to sell, possess, distribute, light, set off or explode fireworks within the Village. De Arcangelis told The Watershed that any residents planning to ignite their own fireworks on Halloween

Beach Park Costs: Under budget or overrun? Tuesday's meeting came with the shortest agenda of the year at 39 pages. Councillors Neville Abbott, Michael Broughton and Ron McLaughlin, along with Mayor Ken Berry were all present at the table, Councillor Jaime Cunliffe and Chief Administrative Officer Ross Blackwell joined the meeting online. Financial Officer Joe Chirkoff and Emergency Program Coordinator Mary Brown sat in the gallery, and joined the table later in the meeting.

Fundraiser already helping those in need Maria Trujillo Escobar oversees the table of goodies. Photo by Catalina Lopez-Correa. After the devastating earthquake that struck Colombia in August, Lions Bay residents Catalina Lopez-Correa and Maria Escobar Trujillo knew they had to do something to help. Both women hail from Colombia, and were heart-broken to see the scenes of devastation. "Overall, the scale of the disaster was enormous," said Lopez-Correa. "Hundreds of thousands

Watershed reaches publishing milestone A thousand articles. This one, of course, bumps us up to 1001. The Watershed's first article was published January 2, 2023, and in the nearly five years since then, we've been sharing all the news that matters to residents of Lions Bay and the Sea to Sky corridor. We'd just like to take a moment to thank you, our readers, and especially those of you who subscribe to this publication. Your support, both moral and financial, helps keep thi

Capacity Crowd Jams All Candidates Meeting Council candidates Neville Abbott, Eric Balac, Jaime Cunliffe, Carmon Leeson, Ehsan Monfared, Leslie Nolin, Adam Solheim and Chris Stevens at the All Candidates Meeting October 4. Photo by kc dyer. Around 150 local residents gave up a sunny Sunday afternoon to attend yesterday's All Candidates meeting — a sure sign of a well-engaged electorate in the Village. Mayoral candidates Michael Broughton and Ron McLaughlin were both present.

Roman Nurpeissov, John O'Flynn, Karen Straith and Felicia Zhu Editor's Note: The Watershed has contacted all the current candidates running in the upcoming Municipal Election to give them the opportunity to answer a few questions. All the candidates were offered the same questions (apart from those which differ to reflect the experience of candidates who have not held office before). This is the second of a two-part series profiling the candidates for School Trustees. Candida

John Calimente, Sheelah Donahue and Richard Loat Editor's Note: The Watershed has contacted all the current candidates running in the upcoming Municipal Election to give them the opportunity to answer a few questions. All the candidates were offered the same questions (apart from those which differ to reflect the experience of candidates who have not held office before). The candidates for School Trustee who responded to our questions will be profiled in a two-part series, st

All-Candidates Event this Sunday All-Candidates meeting runs this Sunday at Lions Bay Community School. Photo by kc dyer. Lions Bay Council candidates are preparing for the final two weeks of campaigning with Election Day arriving on October 17. Before that, however, the group will have a chance to face each other in person at this Sunday's All Candidates meeting. The event will be held at Lions Bay Community School (250 Bayview Road) on Sunday, October 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. Acc

Village Resident seeks Council seat Editor's Note: The Watershed has contacted all the current candidates running in the upcoming Municipal Election to give them the opportunity to answer a few questions. All the candidates were offered the same questions (apart from those which differ to reflect the experience of candidates who have not held office before). Responses have been edited for brevity, style and clarity. Council Candidate Chris Stevens. Submitted photo. Can you t

Village Resident seeks Council seat Editor's Note: The Watershed has contacted all the current candidates running in the upcoming Municipal Election to give them the opportunity to answer a few questions. All the candidates were offered the same questions (apart from those which differ to reflect the experience of candidates who have not held office before). Responses have been edited for brevity, style and clarity. Council Candidate Leslie Nolin. Submitted photo. Can you te

Village Resident seeks Council seat Editor's Note: The Watershed has contacted all the current candidates running in the upcoming Municipal Election to give them the opportunity to answer a few questions. All the candidates were offered the same questions (apart from those which differ to reflect the experience of candidates who have not held office before). Responses have been edited for brevity and clarity. Council Candidate Ehsan Monfared. Submitted photo. Can you tell ou