Squamish RCMP announced this afternoon that the search for missing person, Lions Bay resident Stewart McLean has been handed over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). A news release this afternoon stated: “Squamish RCMP initiated an investigation and, through investigative efforts, uncovered evidence that led investigators to believe Mr. McLean was the victim of a homicide.” Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the IHIT infor

Audit, many strategic priorities complete With all Council members present at the table, and a comparatively small gallery of 12 attendees on line and in person, the final Council meeting of May took place on Tuesday evening. Chief Administrative Officer Ross Blackwell joined Council members at the table, and Financial Officer Joe Chirkoff was present in the gallery. The evening's agenda, which was approved with a few minor additions, can be found HERE. MNP's Cory Vanderhors

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

To filter or not to filter...that is the question Are you drinking old lead in your water? And if you are, what can you do about it? Village water is subject to rigorous testing by the expert group of specialists who make up the Lions Bay Public Works department, and there is definitively no measurable quantity of lead to be found in water that is delivered to Village homes. However, any homes built in Canada before 1989 may indeed have copper plumbing that was soldered toget

Wishing a lovely long weekend to all Watershed readers A Lions Bay rhododendron offers a glorious display. Photo by kc dyer. The Watershed welcomes your thoughts. Leave your comments below, or email us at editor@lionsbaywatershed.ca Like what you're reading? For as little as $5/month, you can support local independent journalism by subscribing to The Watershed HERE.

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

Council goes to bat: both COW and Special meetings in one night It was a night for wrapping things up on Tuesday as Council held both a Committee of the Whole (COW) and Special Council meeting in a single evening. The intent of most COW meetings is to allow for a more thorough discussion of topics of interest to Council, and Tuesday's meeting was no exception. Chief Administrative Officer Ross Blackwell, attending online, presented no less than three reports for the informati

Organizers hope Sunday's festivities will become an annual event photos courtesy of Epic Media. One hundred years ago this week, the people of Britannia Beach chose their first ever Copper Queen. And this Sunday, live music, a craft fair and an art walk will mark Britannia Day. Fire Truck Bike Parade Events begin with the Britannia Beach Volunteer Fire Department leading kids (12 and under) on a lap of Britannia Village behind their restored historic 1951 Mercury fire truck.

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

Rockridge students brings Little Shop of Horrors to life Little Shop of Horrors cast and crew pose on the set at the Kay Meek Theatre in West Vancouver. Photo by Elona Campbell. What happens when a people-eating plant tries to take over the world? The students at Rockridge Secondary School have the answer. This year's production of 'Little Shop of Horrors' has just successfully capped a run of performances at Kay Meek Theatre in West Vancouver. Drama teacher and director Lind

LBSAR Urges Caution Story by LBSAR member Maria Masiar LBSAR rescue team members assist injured hiker into ambulance after recent rescue. Photo courtesy LBSAR. Lions Bay Search and Rescue is urging hikers to take extra precautions as unusual spring conditions are creating a challenging and often deceptive environment in the backcountry. Following a recent rescue involving a hiker who became lost and dehydrated after leaving the trail to access water, teams are seeing an early

Parking, watercraft, budget issues make for a busy meeting Resident concerns about potential parking regulation changes and watercraft storage led the large number of issues addressed in the May 5 regular Council meeting. The first Council meeting of the month offered a 77-page agenda package which can be found HERE. Council members were all present in person, with Chief Administrative Officer Ross Blackwell attending online. Director of Operations Eric Villeneuve and Financi

Residents Fired Up Over Staff's New Parking Proposal Watershed file photo. Resident reaction was swift and united in response to proposed changes to parking in the Village. After the agenda for Tuesday's regular Council meeting became available last Friday, a number of residents reached out to The Watershed to express their concerns. The two principle areas of concern were proposals to: increase the number of parking spots along Mountain and Timbertop Drives, and re-allocate

Lions Bay SAR call-out season off to a busy start Members of the SAR teams deliver an injured hiker to BC Ambulance Services via helicopter on May 1. Photo courtesy Lions Bay SAR. An injured knee and a lost backpack both proved problematic for hikers this weekend. The sunny weekend proved to be a siren song, as hikers flocked to the trails to enjoy the sun and the views. A call came in to Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) on Friday May 1, reporting an injured hiker near Tun

Meet Obi Bun Kenobe & Anakin Fluffwalker These are not the Coastal Canines you're looking for... Meet Obi Bun Kenobi and his brother Anakin Fluffwalker, who are twin one-year old Mini Plush Lops, (and Coastal Canine wannabes). Who knew that Lions Bay was home to a pair of Jedi Knights? Obi Bun and Anakin moved to the Village last spring, and since then, they have made themselves truly at home. They use the Force to generate unlimited energy, only pausing occasionally to flop

Popular event returns to Lions Bay Since it began in 2022, the Bird Friendly Lions Bay event for World Migratory Bird Day has grown into a Nature Celebration that not only marks the return of our songbirds but also showcases our amazing natural heritage and local environmental initiatives. Community groups will again share knowledge and news about local projects on Saturday May 9 at the Village Hall in a social setting that includes refreshments, a BBQ, several kids’ activiti

Howe Sound Community Forum rolls into Lions Bay Elected officials attending the 2026 Howe Sound Community Forum. Photo courtesy Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initative. It's always important to keep the lines of communication open between neighbours. That's the objective of Howe Sound Community Forum (HSCF) organizer Ruth Simons. "The goal is always the same with these forums: networking, relationship and trust building, and information sharing." Simons, who is the Executive Di

April's Coastal Canine knows what he wants Akira is a 10-year-old Siberian Husky who knows what he wants. Feel like a little attention? He'll tap the closest human on the hand or the leg. An alert sit on the kitchen rug means a snack should be due in short order. And stationing himself bedside first thing in the morning can mean only one thing: it's time to go out! Akira was adopted by his family during Covid when he was about four. He quickly trained his people into understa

RAVEN Book Club returns in April If there was ever a time for poetry, this is it. Heiltsuk author Jess Housty (‘Cúagilákv) lives in Bella Bella, and will share their award-winning poetry book CRUSHED WILD MINT with RAVEN book club participants in an online event April 30. BC Author Eden Robinson calls Housty's work "an expansive, generous meditation on the mutual care of mountains, the forgiving veins of rivers, all the liminal territories and beings soaked in the verdant mag