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

Fun ideas for (rare) sunny days, and long, dark nights While the recent bright sunny skies haven't boded well for the white stuff on local ski hills, as evidenced by the Grouse Mountain Snow Report from this past weekend. (below), skiers and boarders need not despair. Runs are still open on all the local hills, with Cypress reporting spring skiing conditions and five of six lifts open, Mount Seymour having all lifts running (though some runs are not currently open) and all

Valeriote addresses wide range of topics during Village visit Residents gather for a conversation with MLA Jeremy Valeriote, January 8, 2026. Photo by kc dyer. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jeremy Valeriote dropped by the Village Hall on Thursday evening to chat with local residents. The turnout was moderate with about 20 residents present, but engagement high as the cross-section of residents, councillors and even future voters turned out to hear what the MLA had

Local light displays add a little twinkle to grey skies The stormy season has well and truly set in on the Wet West Coast, but grey skies don't have to dampen your holiday spirit. Festive displays of light abound on the North Shore and up the Sea to Sky. Bundle up and enjoy! For the first time (officially) this year, Britannia Beach is lighting up the night. Both Britannia Village and the Britannia Mining Museum have festive displays for all to enjoy, plus lots of opportuni

Share your thoughts at January drop-in Lions Bay residents are invited to a New Year's meet-up with West Van-Sea to Sky MLA Jeremy Valeriote at the Village Hall in January. Valeriote will visit Lions Bay on Thursday, January 8 for a drop-in event from 5 to 7 p.m. No registration is required for this event, which is being presented as an informal chat with his constituents. Elected in 2024 as one of two Green Party member in the current BC legislature, the Greens have a memor

Village Christmas Craft Fair Today Today's the day! Lions Bay Arts annual Christmas Craft Fair is on from 11—3 at the Village Hall. Come out and support local artists, get your gift shopping done and order a Christmas tree in support of the Curly Stewart Scholarship Fund. The Watershed will be there, so come say hello! Lions Bay Christmas Craft Fair Broughton Hall 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC November 22, 11 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Cash and carry at Christmas Craft Fair A long-established tradition continues this weekend with the return of the Lions Bay Christmas Craft Fair on November 22 at the Village Hall. Sponsored by Lions Bay Arts (LBA) Council, this is the 12th Christmas Fair, which every year marks the beginning of the gift giving season in the community. Attendees can expect "a warm welcome, a sweet treat, local musicians playing favourite Christmas tunes, and an array of local artisans ready t

Tree Sales benefitting Curly Stewart Scholarship almost sold out November 21 Update: Last chance to order. Scan the QR code on the poster above, or speak to committee member Neville Abbott at the Lions Bay Christmas Fair on November 22. Evening Update from committee member Neville Abbott: Noble Fir Premium – Sold Out Noble Fir Classic – Limited Availability Douglas Fir – Sold Out  Please order Christmas trees today or tomorrow. Our supplier is almost sold out of stock – don’t

Ceremony begins at 10:15 a.m. The Village of Lions Bay will commemorate Remembrance Day on November 11 beginning at 10:15 a.m. this year. The event is expected to be well-attended, and organizers suggest arriving early to get a good seat. The Lions Bay Remembrance Day Ceremony committee has organized the program in memory of those who have given their lives in service to Canada, with a focus this year on peace. Local Member of the Legislative Assembly Jeremy Valeriote is expe

RCMP offer Halloween tips The folks who are tasked with enforcing the rules are hoping for a safe and quiet Halloween this year. To that end, the Kelowna RCMP detachment is offering suggestions to those who plan to get behind the wheel, those handing out candy, and even the little goblins who are collecting. If you are driving: "Creep" it slow: drive cautiously in residential areas, especially between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m. when trick-or-treaters are most active, Don’t get

The Dan Brubeck Quartet returns to jazz up our community It should be no surprise that the son of a jazz phenom and a lyricist loves playing music. Brubeck is one of four sons of jazz musician Dave Brubeck and his wife Iola who went on to become professional musicians. Dan says that music has always been a part of his life. "I started playing when I was about three or four years old and I’m 70 now, so my life would be completely different without it." In 2013, Brubeck's band

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