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Pre-Breakfast Shake
Minor temblor a reminder to be prepared Many residents around Saanich had a rude awakening this morning when they were shaken out of bed...

kc dyer
Sep 26, 20242 min read


Double header for LBSAR
Passing motorist starts the ball rolling Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) had a double header (and almost a triple play) on Saturday....

kc dyer
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Weekend Rescue on Mount Brunswick
Group hike ends in a chopper ride Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) were called in on Sunday to rescue a hiker lost on Mount Brunswick....

kc dyer
Sep 11, 20242 min read


LBSAR Sets New Record
Four call-outs in one day on busy long weekend It's already been a busy Labour Day weekend for Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR), and...

kc dyer
Sep 2, 20241 min read


Double Trouble at Tunnel Bluffs
Rescuers called out twice on sunny, busy weekend It was a busy weekend for Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR), with back-to-back medical...

kc dyer
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Weekend Rescues Call for Teamwork
Back-to-back events leave rescuers stuck on mountain overnight Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) teamed up with North Shore Rescue...

kc dyer
Aug 13, 20243 min read


Multiple Helicopter, Ground Rescues in July
LBSAR resources tested with summer emergency rescue events Lions Bay residents have had their eyes on the skies this past week, as Lions...

kc dyer
Jul 31, 20244 min read


LBSAR Escorts Stranded Hiker to Safety
Treacherous terrain can snag even well-prepared hikers A stranded hiker was safely assisted off a perilous rock face on the West Lion...

kc dyer
Jul 12, 20242 min read


LBSAR Rescues Injured Hiker
Chopper crew extricates pair from snowy trail The beating blades of a helicopter signalled an evening rescue last night as Lions Bay...

kc dyer
Jun 19, 20241 min read


EPC Departure a Blow to Village
Volunteers also "desperately" needed: ESS Director As first reported here in The Watershed, Emergency Program Coordinator (EPC) Phil...

kc dyer
Jun 12, 20242 min read


What If (Part II)...
ESS Director Mary Brown shares more tips for Emergency Preparedness Week In the first part of “What if…” I wrote about ESS, ERA and SOLE....

Mary Brown
May 10, 20243 min read


What If ...
Emergency Preparedness Week Scenarios, May 5-11 In the world of emergency management, the predominant thought is, “What if…” and the...

Mary Brown
May 8, 20243 min read


Digging Into the Details of Disaster Prep
ESS Director clarifies services available in an emergency Last week's Emergency Services meeting was intended to shed light on the...

kc dyer
Mar 18, 20242 min read


Emergency Services Call for Volunteers
Folkersen says risk assessment still needed for evacuation plan Village residents gathered online and in person in Council Chambers on...

kc dyer
Mar 15, 20244 min read
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