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Blackberry Season
Invasive species unfortunately delicious Lions Bay blackberries. Photo by Herb Johnston. The Himalayan blackberry (Armenian blackberry)...

kc dyer
Aug 141 min read


'Goose Samaritans' on Poop Patrol
Resident volunteers watching your step The long-standing problem of goose droppings on Lions Bay Beach is being tackled by a band of...

kc dyer
Aug 123 min read


CATastrophe Averted
Neighbours cooperate to rescue stranded kitten Tiny cat in a tall tree. A three-day odyssey for a local feline ended on a happy note...

kc dyer
Aug 72 min read


Disappearing Snowpack Means Dropping Water Levels
ASAP intake up and running; trail access limited With the advent of the hottest days of summer, the snow pack has finally melted away...

kc dyer
Aug 62 min read


Woo-HOO...It's the Long Weekend!
Sun in the forecast, all three Village beaches open and Happy Pride! What are your plans for the BC Day long weekend? Environment Canada...

kc dyer
Aug 12 min read


Community Recycling Depot Open
Climate Action Committee brings convenience to local residents Lions Bay's new Community Recycling Depot (CRD) is now officially open at...

kc dyer
Jul 242 min read


Monday Memoranda
Taxes due, don't forget your HOG, beach still not safe for swimming On July 14 in 1789, a group of unhappy Frenchmen (and women)...

kc dyer
Jul 142 min read


Remembering Helen
A special anniversary celebration Helen Ana Nogatch was born in 1937 and lived in Lions Bay for more than 50 years, until her death in...

kc dyer
Jul 22 min read


Canada Day Greetings
New graduates, art in Erin's Forest, remembering Louis and more Lions Bay Class of 2025: Eva, Matei, Chloe, Ella, Aila. Photo submitted...

Ron McLaughlin
Jun 303 min read


Remembering Louis Peterson
Lions Bay has lost a true pillar of the community Photo of Louis Peterson submitted by Carole Conlin. Louis Peterson and his family...

Douglas Miller
Jun 263 min read


A Fond Farewell to Peter MacPhee
A daughter remembers by Katherine McPhee Peter MacPhee Peter Leslie MacPhee, longtime Lions Bay resident, born July 11, 1942, died on...

kc dyer
Jun 182 min read


Celebrating PRIDE
June launches a season of rainbows Here at The Watershed, we celebrate Pride all year long, with rainbow hearts flying loud and proud on...

kc dyer
Jun 171 min read


Have a Whale of a Weekend!
Cetaceans and sun in the forecast Humpbacks in Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound, June 5, 2025. Photo captures by Mac Siwocha. Have a nature...

kc dyer
Jun 61 min read


Local Butterflyway Rangers Looking For Help
Gardeners needed for replanting effort on Sunday Andrew Wray lays siege to invasive ivy. After a successful spring ivy pull, Lions Bay's...

kc dyer
Jun 62 min read


A Springtime Shout Out to Public Works
Hard-working crew deserve appreciation photo by Mary Brown Long-time resident Mary Brown recently said that if Manny from Manitoba had...

kc dyer
May 262 min read


Give A Little, Take A Little...
Village Give-Away Weekend another rousing success A few scattered showers did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of treasure hunters last...

kc dyer
May 143 min read


Summer Drought Possible This Year
Water treatment specialist suggests taking action now Lions Bay resident and water treatment specialist Anthony Greville has been taking...

kc dyer
May 132 min read


Rainforest Racers' Report
Rose Dudley shares her thoughts on bittersweet day The Enns/Hunt family and friend at the Vancouver Sun Run, April 27, 2025. This year's...

Rose Dudley
May 12 min read


Bear Trap Removed
No further reports of activity: Conservation Officer Service Conservation authority removes live bear trap from Lions Bay. Photo...

kc dyer
Apr 301 min read


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kc dyer
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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