Mountain, Sunset, Timbertop residents get first look at new plan How do you get out, if the worst is happening? Do you have a plan? Mary Brown does. Since taking on the position of Emergency Planning Coordinator (EPC) in the summer of 2025, Brown has sought and secured funding for an Evacuation Planning expert, who has generated a new plan to help Lions Bay residents address any number of potential emergencies from wildfires to earthquakes. And this week, if you are a residen

How much do you know about LBSAR? Photo courtesy LBSAR. Sunny skies and warm temperatures have local hikers shaking the dust off their hiking boots, and poring over local trail maps. But for Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR), the increasing number of hikers in the wilderness means the start of rescue season. Of course, with winter hiking and the ever-increasing number of adventurers taking advantage of the great outdoors, it's never really NOT rescue season for LBSAR. They

Local residents return to find unexpected new tenants When Lions Bay residents Trevor Hoffmann and Bobo Zhao recently returned from a work trip, they were met by a unexpected group of gate crashers. A window that had been left cracked open to offer a little air circulation while they were away proved to be an invitation to an uninvited visitor with homemaking plans of her own. All photos by Trevor Hoffmann. A nest, complete with four perfectly positioned eggs, had been neatly

Some residents worried about speed, focus of changes A public hearing scheduled to address changes to the zoning bylaw that addresses lot size is being met with concern from a number of local residents. As noted by staff in the May 22 Village Update, the proposed amendments to the bylaw in question, Zoning and Development Bylaw No.520, 2017, would revise three sections of the zone governing all single-family properties in the Village in order to establish a minimum parcel are

New residents, a milestone, and a chance to meet the chicks by Ron McLaughlin Spring’s arrival has brought not only warmer temperatures and colour from new blooms to the Village, but new residents as well. Thomas and Lauren Arnott. New to Crosscreek are Thomas and Lauren Arnott who were born and raised in West Vancouver and Pender Harbor, respectively. They met while playing for the men’s and women's soccer teams at Capilano University. Thomas is a plumbing foreman for Enerso

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,

Vehicle impound record smashed over long weekend photo courtesy BC Highway Patrol. May's month-long High Risk Driving Campaign netted a record number of tickets issued and vehicles impounded last weekend along the Sea to Sky. The Squamish BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) unit spread out between Lions Bay and Mt. Currie over the Victoria Day long weekend, and as a result issued 212 violation tickets as well as a record 66 excessive speed tickets that included vehicle impounds. “We wan

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

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

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

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

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

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

'In it Together': Will you take part? by Mary Brown, Lions Bay Emergency Planning Coordinator Emergency Preparedness Week will be held May 3-9 in BC. This year’s theme is “In it Together”, recognizing that everyone’s readiness improves when we look out for one another. A strong sense of trust and belonging before an emergency means people can rely on each other when one occurs. As Emergency Program Coordinator (EPC), one of the projects I would like to see go Village-wide is

Residents express concern over clear-cutting, subdivision The evening's meeting began with all Council members present, along with Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Ross Blackwell at the table and Public Works Director of Operations (DO) Eric Villeneuve in the gallery. Attendance at the meeting was high, with many of the in-person chairs filled and 26 residents watching online. After discussion of a number of changes, the evening's agenda was adopted. Resident clear-cutting

Young Lions Bay bakers deliver the best Lions Bay Bakers Eva and Julia Polyakova display their wares. Photos courtesy Polyakova family. If you live in Lions Bay, Eva and Julia Polyakova want to bake you some bread. They've been baking (and delivering!) bread to friends and neighbours since 2020. The girls were in Grade 7 when Covid hit, and their grandmother sent them a bread recipe to try. The first effort was such a success that it was gone within half an hour. More baking

Low snowpack, but it's not all bad news Tunnel Bluffs Wildfire, August 30, 2025. Image courtesy BC Wildfire. This year's low snowpack in parts of British Columbia is leaving forecasters in an ambivalent position when it comes to predicting the chance of wildfires. BC Wildfire Service ’s lead fire weather forecaster Matthew MacDonald reports that the province is already into wildfire season. As of April 16, there are four active wildfires burning in the province, with 13 fires

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