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Letter to the Editor
Lions Bay needs accountability before it can heal To the Editor, When my family moved to Lions Bay, it felt like a dream come true. Then COVID arrived. I wanted to give something back, so I served on the Beach Park committee and revived the Bear Smart committee. I later stepped away when it became a lightning rod for village anger. The 2022 mayoral campaign was built on accusations of overspending. I saw accusations, but no proof, so I did my own research. The campaign compar

kc dyer
Oct 163 min read


September 22 Council In Focus
Reports look to the future Members of Council all appeared in person for the penultimate meeting of this term, apart from Mayor Ken Berry, who chaired the meeting via Zoom. Prior to the adoption of the agenda there was considerable discussion, after which a number of new items were added. The agenda can be found HERE. Sixteen residents attended in person and online. Director of Operations (DOO) Eric Villeneuve, Finance Officer Joe Chirkoff and Fire Chief Lorenzo De Arcangelis

kc dyer
Sep 247 min read


Letter to the Editor
Long-time resident calls for connecting pathway I’ve advocated for the pathway between Upper Kelvin Grove and the village centre since 1989, not long after a young girl was fatally struck crossing the intersection at Kelvin Grove. I not only lobbied the former property owners for such but also attempted to get the village to purchase the lot at 242 Panorama when it was for sale and create a pathway easement/access (and then resell). Needless to say, I was unsuccessful on bot

Guest Writer
Apr 252 min read


March Council in Focus
A brief recap of Council meetings, as viewed from the gallery Event: Lions Bay Council Meeting Date: March 18, 2025 Time: Public...

kc dyer
Mar 19, 20255 min read


Byelection Planning Spurs Special Meeting
Back-to-back meetings cover a lot of ground Byelection planning led the agenda at a pair of jam-packed Council meetings on Tuesday...

kc dyer
Mar 5, 20255 min read


Beach Park Costs Mount
Residents raise red flags over delayed project When three long-term Lions Bay residents raised a range of concerns at the February 18...

kc dyer
Mar 1, 20253 min read


February Council in Focus
A brief recap of Council meetings, as viewed from the gallery Event: Lions Bay Council Meeting Time: Public meeting: 7 p.m. Agenda:...

kc dyer
Feb 19, 20256 min read


60 Years of the Maple Leaf
A different kind of National Flag Day this year? The Canadian flag flies above Lions Bay Beach Park every summer. Prime Minister Lester...

kc dyer
Feb 15, 20252 min read


Special Meeting Puts Chill on COW Agenda
Public engagement plans get cold shoulder for now Financial Officer Joe Chirkoff, Mayor Ken Berry and Councillor Neville Abbott bundled...

kc dyer
Feb 5, 20254 min read


January Council In Focus
A brief recap of Council meetings, as viewed from the gallery Event: Lions Bay Council Meeting Time: Public meeting: 7 p.m. Agenda:...

kc dyer
Jan 23, 20259 min read


Council in Focus, December Edition
A brief recap of Council meetings, as viewed from the gallery Event: Lions Bay Council Meeting Time: Public meeting: 7 p.m. Agenda:...

kc dyer
Dec 12, 20248 min read


Council in Focus, November Edition
A brief recap of Council meetings, as viewed from the gallery November 19, 2024 Edition Event: Lions Bay Council Meeting Time: Public...

kc dyer
Nov 21, 20244 min read


Council in Focus, October Edition
A brief recap of Council meetings, as viewed from the gallery October 15, 2024 Edition Event: Lions Bay Council Meeting Time: Public...

kc dyer
Oct 17, 20249 min read


Budget the focus of October COW
Discussion addressed revenue, utilities The 2025 budget was the sole focus of this month's Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting. One...

kc dyer
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Council in Focus
First formal council meeting of the season arrives early September 3, 2024 Edition Event: Lions Bay Council Meeting Time: Public...

kc dyer
Sep 5, 20243 min read


Council Returns With a One-Two Punch
Schedule change spells back-to-back meetings A schedule change late last week meant that Tuesday night was a busy first day back for...

kc dyer
Sep 4, 20244 min read


Calls for Municipal Accountability Grow
Village resident compiles timeline of concerns A Lions Bay resident has added her voice to others in the province calling for a watchdog...

kc dyer
Aug 27, 20243 min read


Council in Focus, Summer Edition
Bare-bones agenda marks last meeting of the summer July 16, 2024 Edition Event: Lions Bay Council Meeting Time: Public meeting: 7 p.m....

kc dyer
Jul 18, 20245 min read


Council in Focus, June Edition
A brief recap of Council meetings, as viewed from the gallery June 18, 2024 Edition Event: Lions Bay Council Meeting Time: Public...

kc dyer
Jun 20, 20248 min read


Council in Focus, May edition
A brief recap of Council meetings, as viewed from the gallery May 21, 2024 Edition Event: Lions Bay Council Meeting Time: Public meeting:...

kc dyer
May 23, 20249 min read
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