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The power of 'small' By Danielle Mah, Lions Bay Parent Advisory Council Vice-Chair Lions Bay School teachers and students at an outdoor Indigenous learning event, January 2026. Photo courtesy Vice Principal Jennifer Ohlhauser. A note from Lions Bay School Vice Principal Jennifer Ohlhauser: In February, the Lions Bay School PAC co-chairs were invited to the Foundations for Well-being meeting hosted by the DPAC (District Parent Advisory Council) and the West Vancouver Schools

Private operator investigating short-haul potential: Consultant A consultant working on behalf of the Northern Development Initiative Trust is stressing the importance of a Prince George-to-North Vancouver Rail Corridor. In a brief presentation to Council on February 17, Peter Scholz said a public or private sector partner needs to take over the rail line from Squamish north to 100 Mile House. He noted that in virtually every case where rail lines across Canada have been aba

Water testing reflects possible issues with older plumbing Lions Bay is now making lead testing available to Village residents, at a price. The February 6 Village Update contained an information piece from Public Works (PW) noting that Vancouver Coastal Health requires the municipality to regularly remind residents of lead in drinking water. While the water supplied by the municipality is confirmed to contain no lead, inside the property line there are no further guarantees.

Anna's Hummingbirds already at work Photo of Anna's Hummingbird was taken in Lions Bay by Danielle Wills. Many residents know to avoid tree work during the songbird nesting season (mid-March – late August), but did you know our official Village bird, the Anna’s Hummingbird, is already nesting? By now the Anna’s mamas have eggs the size of jelly beans or even miniscule nestlings. Their toonie-sized homes are carefully engineered in shrubs and trees from plant fibres, spider we

Squamish Fundraiser supports those in need Photo courtesy of Squamish Helping Hands Society. What do you do when your feet are cold? Put on warm socks? Head inside? Consider how you would cope if neither of these was an option. For the third year in a row, Squamish Helping Hands (SHH) is inviting people to join them on a walk through downtown Squamish at their Coldest Night of the Year event on February 28, 2026. Everyone is welcome to attend this family-friendly walk. Organ

Springtime (and butterflies!) just around the corner Story by Val Morton and Hana Boye Photo courtesy of Hana Boye and Val Morton. News about declining biodiversity can feel overwhelming; the problems and challenges too big for any one person to tackle. To change that perspective, Douglas Tallamy, a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, promotes the idea of creating "Homegrown National Parks" by "renaturing" the backyard

Historic system receives charming new twist It's dog registration time again, and with the new year's discount about to evaporate at the end of the week, the fine folks at the Village Office have a little surprise in store for local dog owners. The long tradition of picking up a brand new tag to add to the jingling collection on your coastal canine's collar every January has come to an end. Instead of the usual tin tag, Village staff will hand you a tiny bone-shaped beauty, s

RCMP conclude investigation The scoured banks of Battani Creek after the December 14, 2024 debris torrent. Photo by kc dyer. Squamish RCMP have announced that no criminal charges will be laid related to the deadly Battani Creek landslide in 2024. The December 14 landslide took the lives of long-time Lions Bay residents David and Barbara Enns. The slide blocked both lanes of the Sea to Sky Highway. In a release Friday evening, RCMP Media Liaison Corporal Ashley MacKay stated t

Climate Action Committee member John Robb breaks it down Aerial photo of Lions Bay by David Butler. Editor's note: At the February 17 meeting, Council approved a recommendation from the Climate Action Committee to complete a Natural Asset Inventory, a concept discussed at the January 27 Committee of the Whole  meeting. CAC member John Robb breaks down the details of all such an inventory entails here. Story by John Robb Lions Bay has provincial Local Government Climate Action

Rail ownership, bear- resistant bins and flag protocols... oh my! Discussion of possible rail development, the cost of new wildlife-resistant waste receptacles, and a first-time policy for flag protocols were just a few of the wide-ranging topics covered in the February 17 Council meeting . For the first time in more than a year, there was no in-camera component scheduled prior to the regular meeting. However upon review of the evening's agenda (found HERE ), Councillor Mich

Garth Begley, once again helping to keep the Village beautiful Public Works' Garth Begley with the new planter boxes, and some of the planning that went into the design. Story and photos by John Dudley About 15 years ago, Rose Dudley returned from a cycling holiday in Germany where she had fallen in love with the boxes of flowers on many of the bridges she crossed.   At a dinner party, she told her neighbour Grant Prior about them and how she would love to see some on the Vil

Lunar New Year gallops in on February 17 Kung Hei Fat Choi!  According to Chinese tradition, February 17 marks the day when the year of the Snake gives way to the Year of the Horse. Many Asian traditions depict the horse as a symbol of strength, speed, freedom, and perseverance. This year, these inherent characteristics are fused with the transformative element of Fire, which is predicted to ignite a year of enthusiasm and innovation. Celebrations abound across the Lower Mai

Resident's survey looks for a 'community pulse' A local resident says his recent survey was intended to get a "clearer sense of community sentiment" with regard to bear/human interactions in the Village. Gregan Dunn's survey questions. Mountain Drive resident Gregan Dunn recently posted the three-question survey on local social media, asking for the participation of residents. He followed up by posting results of the survey last week. When asked why he undertook the survey, D

'Citizen Satisfaction' Survey closes February 27 The Village of Lions Bay launched a new initiative this week with a ' Citizen Satisfaction Survey ', a 40-plus page online endeavour to gather insight into resident priorities. "The survey provides residents with an opportunity to share their views on a wide range of municipal services, programs, and initiatives," said Chief Administrative Officer Ross Blackwell. He added that the completed survey will help the Municipality und

Great Backyard Bird Count Returns tomorrow Your backyard, window, or office counts: this Friday, become a scientist by joining the Great Backyard Bird Count ! This year’s annual global count takes place from February 13 – 16. By participating, you support researchers who track bird populations, document declines, observe the impacts of climate change, identify disease outbreaks and more. Research results inform conservation strategies to support struggling bird populations. A

Local PAC aids victims' families Canadians are reeling in the wake of yesterday's school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in northeastern British Columbia. RCMP report eight people were killed, plus the suspected shooter, and more than 25 injured. Earlier today, police identified the victims at the school as a 39-year old teacher, and five children who were aged 12 or 13. The mother and step-brother of the suspect, 18-year-old Jesse van Rootselaar, were found dead in t

Perfect way to spend Valentine's Day For the sixth year in a row, the Squamish Hot Chocolate Festival returns to make all your chocolatey dreams come true. With 34 different locations participating, there is a tsunami of choices on tap, with every possible variety of the season's favourite drink. This is the largest variety the festival has offered in its history; this year includes vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options. The event is organized by Tourism Squamish to show

Spring shows her beautiful face six weeks early Top from left: periwinkle, hellibores, rose. Centre from left crocus, snowdrops, daffodil. Bottom row: cherry blossoms, creeping violet. Photos by kc dyer and Norma Rodgers. This uncharacteristically balmy winter appears to have left the door open wide enough for spring to creep through a full six weeks early. All these blooms were spotted yesterday, February 9, in upper Lions Bay. Have you got some early bloomers to share? Send

Celebrating an enduring legacy in Canada This year's theme of Black History Month highlights 30 years of Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries. Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller said the theme was chosen in recognition of the enduring legacy of Black Canadians, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have and continue to shape our country. Events to celebrate Black excellence will be hel