Events committee has big plans for a scary night Got a few hours extra time on your hands? The Lions Bay Events Committee wants your help to make this the spookiest Halloween night ever. The team is putting a series of Halloween Haunted Houses together at the Beach Park, just in time for the big night, and Events Committee volunteer Christina Lee says they still need a handful of enthusiastic volunteers to ensure a "frightfully fun event". "We need people to act as creepy ch

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

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

Largest ever turnout for Lions Bay SuperWalk Sally Pollock (in red vest) stands with Parkinson's SuperWalk participants in Lions Bay on September 13. Photo submitted by Brenda Broughton. The annual Parkinson's SuperWalk along Lions Bay Avenue held earlier this month was a rousing success, according to organizers. More than 30 people attended the event, which was held on a sunny Sunday morning. The Lions Bay group was one of more than 350 teams across Canada, who together upw

Raise a glass, dance to the DJ and help the West Van SPCA The West Vancouver SPCA wants to show you a good time. Dance to a live DJ, make funny faces in the photo booth and explore silent auction treasures at 'Pints for Paws' on September 26, all to benefit the animals at the SPCA. The $45 ticket includes a meal and a choice of beverage, as well as a silent auction and 50/50 draw. This is the 12th annual Pints for Paws pub night fundraiser. Tickets are available HERE. "Pints

Local fundraiser for earthquake relief Long-time Lions Bay residents Catalina Lopez-Correa and Maria Escobar Trujillo have got a treat for you. They are holding a bake sale this Saturday to raise funds to to support communities in their native Colombia damaged by the devastating earthquake in August. "Every purchase and every donation will help support families and communities as they rebuild," says Lopez-Correa. On September 10, the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humani

Official Community Plan update awaits your say The last comprehensive update to Lions Bay's Official Community Plan (OCP) was 17 years ago in 2009. According to Chief Administrative Officer Ross Blackwell, the OCP has had several "relatively minor" amendments since then, but much of the existing plan for the Village features priorities that are nearly two decades old. "Much of the current OCP reflects the legislative, planning, environmental, demographic, and community contex

Bake sale aids Venezuelan earthquake response Ashlee Argento and Marianne Kohler oversee the bake sale table on July 11. Photo by kc dyer. Local resident Ashlee Argento recently gathered together a tasty mountain of cookies, cupcakes, sour dough bread and other baking goodies donated by her neighbours, and set to work selling the lot. Her goal was to raise money to support Direct Relief, a non-governmental organization, in their efforts to mobilize medical aid following two d

Howe Sound Collective celebrates creating and exploring art Howe Sound Collective inaugural art show at Lions Bay Beach Park, Photo by kc dyer. The inaugural Howe Sound Collective art show was an inspiring, supportive evening and an absolute success according to artist and mentor Barb San Severino. "It was so amazing to celebrate our individual and collective art journeys together," she said. Last weekend, nine artists displayed their work of the past year against the stunnin

Lions Bay residents hold bake sale for Venezuelan relief Part of the Timbertop-Mountain baking collective (l to r): Ashlee Argento, Marianne Kohler, Ingrid Wray and Tyler James, along with Argento Apprentice bakers One & Two and former Coastal Canine Stevie. Photo: Ashlee Argento. After watching footage of the earthquake in Venezuela, Timbertop resident Ashlee Argento (Davidson) was first heartbroken, and then moved to take action. "Seeing communities come together in such d

Internationally acclaimed World Music pianist returns to Lions Bay Photo courtesy Gabriel Palatchi. Internationally acclaimed Argentine pianist, composer, and producer Gabriel Palatchi returns to Lions Bay this month with an intimate solo piano concert. Palatchi will be performing pieces from his latest album Piano Sin Fronteras / Piano Without Borders. This is his eighth album, and his first featuring solo piano. Palatchi says the album is meaningful to him, as it represents

A wedding, new arrivals, Grade Three grads and more by Ron McLaughlin Hello Lions Bay. It hasn’t been “Junuary” this year so the recent rainfall is welcome. Matt and Charity with Honey and Benito. On the afternoon of June 7th at Kelvin Grove Beach an intimate wedding took place that joined Matt and Charity. Both have been recruited from Lions Bay Fire Rescue (LBFR) and work at different departments within greater Vancouver. They live in Lions Bay and continue to volunteer

New initiative brings choir experience to Village residents Vocal coach Monique Creber. Photo courtesy creberproductions.com. Is it time to raise your voice? According to a recent survey, more than 50 Village residents are keen on taking part in a local choir, and the team at Lions Bay Arts (LBA) has a plan in place to make it happen. LBA treasurer Leslie Nolin says that when her team took the temperature of the community back in 2025, the most interest was directed at food a

Wednesday's Lions Bay School concert event open to all It's time to celebrate spring with the students of Lions Bay School. Everyone is invited to attend the free Spring Concert on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. Vice Principal Jennifer Ohlhauser says the program includes songs the students have learned over the past month, which will each be performed "with actions and energy." Students from kindergarten through Grade Three will be showcasing their vocal skills, along with a

Rockridge students brings Little Shop of Horrors to life Little Shop of Horrors cast and crew pose on the set at the Kay Meek Theatre in West Vancouver. Photo by Elona Campbell. What happens when a people-eating plant tries to take over the world? The students at Rockridge Secondary School have the answer. This year's production of 'Little Shop of Horrors' has just successfully capped a run of performances at Kay Meek Theatre in West Vancouver. Drama teacher and director Lind

Popular event returns to Lions Bay Since it began in 2022, the Bird Friendly Lions Bay event for World Migratory Bird Day has grown into a Nature Celebration that not only marks the return of our songbirds but also showcases our amazing natural heritage and local environmental initiatives. Community groups will again share knowledge and news about local projects on Saturday May 9 at the Village Hall in a social setting that includes refreshments, a BBQ, several kids’ activiti

Organizers hoping many hands will make light work photo by kc dyer Val Morton wants your help making the Village entrance (even more) beautiful. She and Hana Boye are hoping to corral a large group of volunteers on Sunday, April 19 to remove all the ivy around the Lions Bay sign beside the steps leading to the underpass along Lions Bay Avenue. "It's important that the native plants that will be used in the entrance garden are planted relatively soon so they can take full adva

Add a little fire to your celebrations All this rain guarantees March 17 will be a green one this year, at least. As the day falls on a Tuesday this year, most of the green beer was consumed last weekend, but for those still looking to celebrate the saint who allegedly drove the snakes out of Ireland, Greta Bar (50 West Cordova) in Vancouver is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Party. On the North Shore, Seymour's Pub at 720 Old Lillooet Road in North Vancouver is celebrating the

Community resources now available to Lions Bay residents North Shore Community Resources (NSCR) has been helping families on the North Shore since 1976, and for the first time, they are bringing their services to Lions Bay. On February 7, the organization is inviting local parents to bring their kids to the Village Hall for a morning of activities and light snacks, as well as a chance for parents to learn more about the resources available to them. NSCR has offices in both N

Creative Writing sessions are back in Lions Bay! Whether it's an essay for school or your first novel, every writer wants to produce clear, evocative, readable writing. The Lions Bay Arts Council is once again sponsoring a six-week creative writing group beginning February 2. All ages (over 14 years) welcome. Here's a chance for you to meet up with other local writers, practice your craft and pick up a few tips and tricks from writer and ( Watershed publisher) kc dyer, who re