RCMP conclude investigation The scoured banks of Battani Creek after the December 24, 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

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

Lions Bay looks for beach inspiration Images courtesy Lions Bay Arts. Got an eye for visual splendour? Lions Bay Arts wants to hear from you. This week, the local artists collective put out a request for proposal (RFP) seeking submissions for the biggest local project on the books — Lions Bay Beach Park. Organizers are looking for a unique design that will be wrapped around the new washroom facilities at the beach. They are keen to "capture the essence of our community’s sen

Councillors threatened with financial sanctions In the second of two scheduled meetings held Monday night, Lions Bay Mayor Ken Berry lashed out at Council members for what he called "deeply concerning" absenteeism. In a report addressing attendance at public meetings, Berry recommended that Councillors agree to adhere to the "spirit of the legislation and attend duly called Special Meetings to focus on the important business of the community" and that Council members’ renumer

Popular series makes a scene at gravel pit Lions Bay had a chance to add a little local glamour to a popular American television series when a scene from the CBS drama 'WATSON' was filmed here this week. In this latest retelling of the story first penned by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887, Sherlock Holmes' friend and sleuthing partner takes the form of a contemporary doctor. The title character is played by American actor Morris Chestnut, in a medical procedural that producers

A look back over a year of coverage Photo by Marcus Reuter. The devastating debris torrent that swept through Lions Bay on December 14, 2024 took the lives of long-time residents Barbara and David Enns, and continues to reverberate more than a year later. The Watershed has covered this story from the very beginning, and has kept readers informed of developments throughout the year. With at least two lawsuits pending and an RCMP investigation underway, there is certain to be

Environment Canada issues coastal flood warning for Sunday Environment Canada has issued a Flood Advisory for low-lying areas around the South Coast, including Lions Bay, throughout the upcoming weekend. The strongest chance of flooding is expected Sunday. The combination of very high tides and the current low-pressure system could lead to moderate coastal flooding, according to the government agency. Current tide patterns are at a seasonal high, and the concern is that the

Celebrating 2025 December blooms. Photos by Norma Rodgers. For many readers, it feels like the news is never good these days — stories of injustice and conflict always seem to float their way up into the headlines. Still, here at The Watershed , we also love to shine a light on all that is good in our little corner of the world. We regularly welcome newcomers, celebrate successes and wave a fond farewell to those who move on. 2025 has brought good news stories in the arts, bu

Watershed stories that caught your eye Readers can always count on The Watershed to stay informed, and 2025 has been chock-full of news stories from both home and away. This year our readers were most interested in staying informed in the wake of disasters, including last year's tragic landslide, a neighbourhood home that burned on Thanksgiving Day and a devastating bus accident in Horseshoe Bay. Village readers clearly enjoyed keeping an eye on their Council, following local

Shared driveway spat proves costly A falling out between neighbours that began with a dispute over a shared driveway has led to an additional $335,000 in court costs being levied by the provincial Supreme Court. In a trial that took place earlier this year , Lions Bay residents Tracy Song and George Liu were ordered to pay their neighbours Cindy and Richard David more than $108,000, principally as a result of remarks that were made in person and on the social media app 'WeCha

Police notified about abusive posts Members of Lions Bay Council have been targeted in social media posts with language so threatening that the matter has been referred to the RCMP. In an unprecedented opening to a Lions Bay Village Council meeting, Mayor Ken Berry asked Chief Administrative Officer Ross Blackwell to read a public statement on behalf of Council. Public Statement Regarding Online Conduct and Respect in Our Community Council would like to address the community

Former Fire Chief reflects on devastating house fire Yesterday's housefire that destroyed the Bayview Road home of long-time resident Morey Darvazehban began in the middle of the night. While watching the news on television sometime in the early hours, Darvazehban heard a loud bang, and went to the window to find one wall of his house on fire. The house was roofed and sided in cedar, and Darvazehban said that once it started burning it "just went up like a candle". Without ti

Road blocked by trucks and hoses 5:00 p.m. update: Alertable has cancelled the Fire Alert for Bayview Road, which has fully reopened. Neighbours reported the demolition of the burned home is completed, and LBFR has left the scene. More information on the fire and an statement with former Fire Chief Barret Germscheid will be forthcoming. 10:30 a.m. update: Public Works Director of Operations Karl Buhr reports that the water system was sufficient for fire-fighting needs this mo

Horseshoe Bay terminal upgrade underway Aerial photo of Horseshoe Bay terminal courtesy of BC Ferries. The Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal,...

Campsite application by U.S. school stirs controversy One of four maps submitted with the application, depicting potential campsites on...

Decision made by province: CAO In late August a banner message appeared on the Village of Lions Bay website indicating that the State of...

More than 60 vehicles impounded in a single week for speeding Motorcycle impounded on Labour Day weekend in Lions Bay. Photo: BC Highway...

Smoky skies improve; danger rating still high Image: BC Wildfire Service, September 8, 2025. While predicted rains over the weekend...

Regional wildfires pose breathing hazard Lions Bay residents woke up this morning to smoke-filled skies, with even the closest islands in...

Tunnel Bluffs trail fire may have been human-caused Natural Resource Officers (NROs) from the province's Ministry of Forests were on the...