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Lions Bay Composer Scores Big
Leo Award celebrates young musician's talent A bright light shone on Lions Bay resident Trevor Hoffman last week, as he and writing...

kc dyer
Jul 23, 20242 min read


Empress of the Butterflyway
A chat with Citizen of the Year Val Morton Longtime resident and frequent Watershed garden-column contributor Val Morton was recently...

kc dyer
Jul 19, 20244 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


Campfire Ban In Effect
Regulations apply province-wide, except for Haida Gwaii The BC Fire Service began a campfire ban at noon on Friday that is now in effect...

kc dyer
Jul 13, 20241 min read


LBSAR Escorts Stranded Hiker to Safety
Treacherous terrain can snag even well-prepared hikers A stranded hiker was safely assisted off a perilous rock face on the West Lion...

kc dyer
Jul 12, 20242 min read


Update: Missing Resident Located
35-year old woman safe Late this afternoon, RCMP advised that the 35-year-old Lions Bay resident who was reported missing July 10, 2024,...

kc dyer
Jul 11, 20241 min read


A Small Act of Kindness
Your recycling can help “Summertime…and the living is easy.” That was the enduring viewpoint of George Gershwin. It is particularly true...

kc dyer
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Bear Trapped and Destroyed
Animal tagged from an earlier encounter A small black bear has been captured and destroyed in the village by the Conservation Officer...

kc dyer
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Power Problems
A summer-time dive into all things Hydro With Tuesday's scheduled power outage set to take place on the hottest week of the year so far,...

kc dyer
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Seagull Sunday: 2003 Cougar Alert
Wildlife awareness was front of mind Twenty-one years ago this summer, right about the time a group of determined volunteers were working...

kc dyer
Jul 7, 20241 min read


Bears Beware
Live trap set in Village for the second time this season A live bear trap was set in the middle of Lions Bay on July 2, in response to a...

kc dyer
Jul 5, 20242 min read


Bear Smart Signage
New campaign aims to raise awareness in hikers and residents Bright yellow signs have been popping up around the Village this week,...

kc dyer
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Summer Water Check-In
Residents can expect a reminder prior to change in usage levels As a result of June’s dampish weather, last year’s drought-like...

kc dyer
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Pride 2024: A Celebration
Join us in recognizing our reslient rainbow communities June is the start of Pride Season in Canada, and while most events in the Lower...

kc dyer
Jun 28, 20241 min read


Village Hall Staircase Repairs Underway
Replacement of wooden staircase finally begins Repair of the outdoor staircase that links the entrance to Council Chambers with the...

kc dyer
Jun 27, 20242 min read


June Coastal Canine
Meet Cover-Dog Amber Amber came to live in Lions Bay a few years ago via the Vancouver animal shelter after she was found wandering the...

kc dyer
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Village Welcome
June's new residents, birthdays ... and more Michael and Haley have moved to Bayview Place from Mount Pleasant along with their...

Ron McLaughlin
Jun 24, 20243 min read


'Floatel' Now Moored at Woodfibre Site
Critics blast provincial order undermining local council After many delays and continuing controversy, the floating accommodation for...

kc dyer
Jun 22, 20243 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


LBSAR Rescues Injured Hiker
Chopper crew extricates pair from snowy trail The beating blades of a helicopter signalled an evening rescue last night as Lions Bay...

kc dyer
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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