Body of missing resident Stewart McLean positively identified Remains first located by Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) team members on May 20 have been positively identified as belonging to local resident Stewart McLean, who was reported missing on May 18. This afternoon, Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) spokesperson Corporal Esther Tupper released a statement on behalf of IHIT stating that evidence uncovered during the search for McLean, which began May 18,

Missing person case becomes a homicide investigation RCMP vehicles block the north end of Brunswick Beach Road on Thursday evening. Photo by kc dyer. Several homes in Brunswick Beach are behind police tape this evening as what began as a missing person investigation has been handed over to the RCMP's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). IHIT is called in to investigate homicides and suspicious deaths and also when missing persons are deemed to be at high-risk or whe

Lions Bay resident subject of RCMP, LBSAR search Stewart McLean. Photo courtesy Sea To Sky RCMP, Squamish detachment. The Squamish RCMP detachment is seeking public assistance in locating Lions Bay resident Stewart McLean, who was reported missing on May 18. McLean is described as 45 years old, 5 foot 10 inches tall and approximately 150 pounds. He has recently-shaved grey hair and blue eyes. A member of the Vancouver Film and Television community, McLean was reportedly recen

Air traffic not all attributable to SAR teams Photo credit: Helijet.com Last week, Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) participated in five separate rescues, bringing injured hikers back to safety from the trails around and above the Village. This involved calling on the assistance of North Shore Rescue (NSR) and helicopter support. LBSAR Manager Ed Langford acknowledges the early start to the hiking — and rescue — season. "This past week and based on hiker volumes evident th

Quick updates to ongoing news stories and more Campfire Ban The Coastal Fire Centre of British Columbia has enacted a campfire ban in all areas except Haida Gwaii. All categories of open burning are now subject to the ban until further notice. Further information can be found HERE. Council Meeting Council has announced a Committee of the Whole meeting to be held May 12 at 6 p.m., to be followed by a Special Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. News Updates Have you completed the 202

Twelve-year-old E-biker calls for help An injured hiker received help on Saturday, thanks to a young local who was out for a ride. Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) member Maria Masiar reports that a twelve-year-old boy was out on his e-bike when he came upon the injured hiker. The hiker had been trying to make his way down using a pole he had found in the woods. Neither the hiker nor their partner had a cell phone, so it was the young cyclist who used his cell phone to cal

RCMP issue reminders to electric bike and scooter operators E-scooters are illegal for under-16's in B.C. This gorgeous spring weather is the perfect time to try out that new bike. However, a number of local RCMP detachments are reminding the public that e‑dirt bikes and other high‑powered electric motorcycles are not street legal. According to ICBC, e-bikes are classed as power-assisted cycles that have a motor to help propel the device. They must meet certain requirements t

Service grinds to a halt due to police incident BC Ferries remain docked under a 'hold in place' order at 6 p.m. on April 19 as WV Police deal with an incident aboard The Queen of Surrey. Photo by Christine Little. BC Ferries service was halted for most of the afternoon on Sunday as West Vancouver Police (WVPD) dealt with an incident aboard a ferry docked at the Horseshoe Bay terminal. In a statement on their website Sunday morning, BC Ferries said the Departure Bay to Horses

Vehicle owner saving airport parking fees? After a multi-day search that involved a number of agencies, the mystery of the abandoned Jeep in Lions Bay School parking lot has been solved. Local residents were concerned that the abandoned vehicle could belong to a backcountry visitor who had not returned from a hike. However, RCMP did not receive any reports of missing persons or hikers. Squamish RCMP Constable Adam Koehle said that after investigation, the police have learned

Powerbank rental kiosk appears at trailhead Photo by Christine Little. Heading into nature for a recharge has taken on a whole new meaning in Lions Bay. A new private initiative is allowing forest trail visitors to charge their electric devices before heading off on a hike. A power-bank rental kiosk has recently appeared at the Sunset Trailhead. According to Financial Officer Joe Chirkoff, the kiosk was spearheaded by former Director of Operations (DO) Karl Buhr. Chirkoff say

Missing driver or free parking ploy? Photo by Ian Grant. A vehicle has remained parked in the school lot for more than a month, and a local resident is concerned. Long-time resident Ian Grant, whose home is across from Lions Bay School's lower parking lot, said that he has made a report to the Squamish RCMP. "I've reported it twice to the police, and they told me that someone else had reported it as well. I'm just a little bit worried that the person has gone up the mountain

Transport Canada wants to hear from you Speeding motorcycles and increased traffic are ongoing topics for Sea to Sky drivers, but nothing provokes a heated discussion faster than the new-technology headlights. Now's your chance to have your say to those who make the rules. Transport Canada is currently conducting a survey on the subject of vehicle headlights and glare at night. The survey, which takes about 15 minutes to complete, is intended to compile drivers' experien

Recent outage update, March 18 edition Wednesday night the Sea to Sky underwent the second power outage in two weeks (the last being on March 11), both attributed to 'transmission circuit failure'. A check-in with BC Hydro indicated that 'transmission circuit failure' is code for 'tree on line'. "The outage along the Sea to Sky Wednesday night was caused by a tree falling across one of our transmission lines," said BC Hydro representative Saudamini Raina. "This is the term we

Canadian investment company sets sights on local property Photo courtesy Wealthsimple. This spring, someone is going to win a Dream Home valued at around $3 million ... and it's right here in Lions Bay. Canadian investment management company Wealthsimple is offering what they call the (Un)Real Deal to potential clients. Signing up for the contest (which involves completing a questionnaire and opening a Wealthsimple account), gives each entrant 5,000 chances to win the grand p

New study confirms long-held concerns after wildfires File photo of Air Tractor 802 Fireboss, deployed at the Whyte Lake wildfire in 2023. A recent study co-authored by University of British Columbia professor Qingshi Tu concluded that the chemicals used to fight wildfires, along with the ash and other chemicals that leach out after the fire, can continue to contaminate groundwater for months or years after the fire has been extinguished. This finding confirms long-held conc

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

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