Province debuts a new time zone code this autumn No time zone change for BC this fall. File photo. The province of British Columbia eliminated the twice-yearly time changes that have been in place since the 1930's last March, and just this month have announced a new abbreviation for the new time zone. According to a press release from the province, Pacific Time will now be known as PCT in operational and communications systems. This replaces the former PDT (Pacific Daylight T

Autumn equinox brings falling leaves and growing election signs Municipal election signs at Lions Bay Ave entrance, September 20, 2026. Photo by kc dyer. On this last official day of summer, municipal election signs are popping up all over the Village, a sure indication of a busy fall season ahead. Last week's Village Update heralded an upcoming All-Candidates' meeting, though the date and location still remain to be announced. Over the weekend, several of the candidates were

Raise a glass, dance to the DJ and help the West Van SPCA The West Vancouver SPCA wants to show you a good time. Dance to a live DJ, make funny faces in the photo booth and explore silent auction treasures at 'Pints for Paws' on September 26, all to benefit the animals at the SPCA. The $45 ticket includes a meal and a choice of beverage, as well as a silent auction and 50/50 draw. This is the 12th annual Pints for Paws pub night fundraiser. Tickets are available HERE. "Pints

Local writer takes on tween turmoil with humour and a twist Mahtab Narsimhan with her latest book, 'Not Myself Today'. Photo by kc dyer. Who hasn't ever wanted to be someone else? In Not Myself Today Saanvi makes that wish in a moment of desperation, and from that? A story is born. Mahtab Narsimhan's latest book is a must-read for the 8-12 set, and is specially geared for reluctant readers to enjoy. Her publisher, Orca calls this book an 'ultra-readable page turner'. Riya ha

Local fundraiser for earthquake relief Long-time Lions Bay residents Catalina Lopez-Correa and Maria Escobar Trujillo have got a treat for you. They are holding a bake sale this Saturday to raise funds to to support communities in their native Colombia damaged by the devastating earthquake in August. "Every purchase and every donation will help support families and communities as they rebuild," says Lopez-Correa. On September 10, the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humani

Big changes in store for garbage collection File photo of a typical clip-style 240 litre bear-resistant disposal bin. Planned changes to garbage collection in the Village are drawing negative feedback from some residents. In a recent letter to Council (and copied to The Watershed), Bear Smart team member Norma Rodgers expressed outrage that a new garbage collection contract for the Village had been signed without consultation with residents. At the September 1 Council meeting

Local consignment business off to a good start Rebecca Loyo Mayo believes in sustainability — and that extends to the clothes on your back. So after having a frustrating experience trying to find second-hand clothes for her children, she decided she would start her own company. Re.Be Kids is an online consignment store with a local angle. Loyo Mayo says her business is rooted in the belief that "every garment passed on is one less new item produced, one more story shared, and

Eight candidates vie for Councillor seat, two for Mayor. Potential nominees for the upcoming municipal elections were required to file their papers with the Village Office by 4 p.m. on Friday, and at close of day, there were eight candidates officially in the running for a Councillor seat and two for Mayor. Sitting Councillor Ron McLaughlin comes in with the most years of Council experience, with a term as Mayor and two and a half terms as Councillor. McLaughlin stepped forwa

Gran Fondo cycles through first thing, Firefighters' Day begins at 2 More than 5,000 riders cycled past Lions Bay during the 2024 Gran Fondo. File photo. The Annual Gran Fondo takes place tomorrow, with cyclists riding from downtown Vancouver to Whistler along the Sea to Sky. While most of the riders are expected to cruise past the Village by 10 a.m., the finish line in Whistler does not close until 3 p.m., which means that travellers heading north should expect traffic disru

Blackwell shares thoughts Lions Bay residents are being asked to participate in a provincially-mandated review of the Village's Official Community Plan (OCP). The current version of the plan (downloadable HERE) was enshrined as a bylaw in 2009, with an addition to outline greenhouse gas emissions targets in 2010 and a second to clarify the Village's regional context statement in 2016. The regional context statement was updated again in 2022 to reflect the Village's rural desi

Largest Village 'Emergency Pod' yet Neighbours meet to form an 'emergency pod' at the McLaughlin home in August. Photo by Ron McLaughlin. by Ron McLaughlin In the mid-summer Evacuation Plan meeting at the Hall, I was impressed with the Emergency Program Coordinator’s message, and observed from those residents who attended a genuine desire to be organized in advance of a serious event. The benefits were clear. This was enough motivation for me as Emergency services are importa

Declarations must be made by Friday at 4 p.m. Note from the editor: Shortly after this story was posted, long-time resident Leslie Nolin joined the race for a Council seat. Chris Stevens has also thrown his hat in the ring for a Council seat. Lions Bay's municipal election is now in full swing, with nominations open for the positions of Mayor, Councillor and School Trustees. This year's municipal elections will be held on Saturday, October 17. For those interested in running

Butterflyway Rangers need help battling invaders Residents of Sunset Drive after last year's ivy pull. Photo submitted by Val Morton. Got a moment to spare for your garden this long weekend? Lions Bay Butterflyway Rangers Val Morton and Hana Boye would love it if you would fill a bag with invasive plants to help nurture native plants and insect life in Lions Bay. With insect populations declining worldwide, Morton says that one thing we can all do is help restore the native e

A walk in the woods gone wrong Search crews rappel down the side of Mount Habrich in the search for missing hiker Stanislav Volo. Photo by Maria Masiar. A hiker who went missing after riding up the Sea to Sky gondola last Sunday, and has been the subject of intensive search efforts all week, managed to make his way out of the woods yesterday and was discovered near Indian Arm. Stanislav Volo, 43, had planned on a short hike along Habrich Ridge before returning to offload on

Hiker missing since Sunday found near Indian Arm Stanislav Volo, who disappeared on August 30 after exiting the Sea to Sky gondola, has been found, Squamish RCMP reported this afternoon. Squamish Search and Rescue (SSAR), worked with partner agencies (including Lions Bay SAR), RCMP Integrated Police Dog services and the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team to undertake the extensive search. Story to follow. The Watershed welcomes your thoughts. Leave your comments below, or

Lions Bay School opens doors next week Lions Bay School. Photo by kc dyer. It's back to school time, and local vice-principal Jennifer Ohlhauser and her staff are looking forward to welcoming students to another year of learning at Lions Bay School. Inside the building, Ohlhauser says the classrooms are all set to go, and teachers are ready to meet their students 'where they are'. "Our experienced staff, each one with more than 15 years in education, are the heart of what we

Residents protest waste removal plan in double-header meetings September is the last full month of this Council term as municipal elections fall on Saturday, October 17 this year. The return to the Council table for the first time since the summer break meant a busy evening for Councillors and residents alike, with a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting scheduled just prior to the evening's regular Council meeting. Committee of the Whole The first meeting of the evening began

LBSAR assist in hunt for Stanislav Volo LBSAR team members hunt for the missing man along the precipitous Habrich Ridge. Photo courtesy LBSAR. Stanislav Volo has been missing since he stepped off the Sea to Sky gondola on Sunday morning. Members of Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) are taking part in the multi-agency search for the missing man, who headed off the gondola wearing hiking boots and a backpack just before noon on Sunday morning. It is believed his intended rout

Village ursine residents still very much around Mama bear scopes out the neighbourhood for her two cubs. Photo by kc dyer. What has been a very bear-centric summer is coming to a close, with the number of regular visitors to the Village undiminished, the death of a bear after entering a Village home, and the misidentification of a would-be grizzly as a few of the many summer encounters. Lions Bay Bear Smart has recorded hundreds of reported sightings of various ursine individ

LBSAR rescues climber after swarming Wasp-stricken climber is prepared to be airlifted to safety. Photo courtesy LBSAR. Fall is in the air on our local mountains, but the wasps are still out in force. Just last week, members of Lions Bay Search and Rescue were called in to help a climber on the Redoubt Wall (near Loggers Creek) who had received multiple wasp stings. A ground team carrying emergency medical equipment, including epinephrine, was deployed to render aid. And when