Zoning and Development Bylaw Paused In the second of two events on Tuesday last week, Council members gathered for the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. All members were present at the table except Councillor Jaime Cunliffe, who attended online. The agenda can be found HERE. Twenty residents attended in person and online. Mayor Ken Berry opened proceedings by thanking donors Victoria Rogers and Kim Mailey and the LB Arts Committee for their hard work on the new art installation at

Lions Bay residents hold bake sale for Venezuelan relief Part of the Timbertop-Mountain baking collective (l to r): Ashlee Argento, Marianne Kohler, Ingrid Wray and Tyler James, along with Argento Apprentice bakers One & Two and former Coastal Canine Stevie. Photo: Ashlee Argento. After watching footage of the earthquake in Venezuela, Timbertop resident Ashlee Argento (Davidson) was first heartbroken, and then moved to take action. "Seeing communities come together in such d

Local residents review Evacuation Plan Front page of the new Community Evacuation Plan, prepared by AB Consulting. Dozens of Lions Bay residents recently gathered to learn about the new Community Evacuation Plan. Emergency Program Coordinator (EPC) Mary Brown began the meeting by clarifying her role, noting that the EPC is charge of coordinating emergency response in the Village. In her former role as head of Emergency Social Services, (ESS) she would help find short-term su

July's Coastal Canine is a snuggler This beautiful brindle from Barhead is called Samson. He is the second Coastal Canine Samson featured this year, so you know he's got to be handsome. Samson is three years old, runt of the litter of 13 puppies from a cane corso/ rottie mum, and a poodle/ golden retriever dad. He was born on a farm, but decides he prefers Village life. His family calls him a goofball of a protector, with a deep woof and a wiggly greeting for all. He loves pe

A wedding, new arrivals, Grade Three grads and more by Ron McLaughlin Hello Lions Bay. It hasn’t been “Junuary” this year so the recent rainfall is welcome. Matt and Charity with Honey and Benito. On the afternoon of June 7th at Kelvin Grove Beach an intimate wedding took place that joined Matt and Charity. Both have been recruited from Lions Bay Fire Rescue (LBFR) and work at different departments within greater Vancouver. They live in Lions Bay and continue to volunteer

Lions Bay Arts spearheads new Beach Park feature Photos by Jonathan Wreglesworth. Canada Day at the new Beach Park was a big hit, and the star of the show was the new artwork wrapped around the facilities building. Designed by artist Ciarra Saylor, a District of Squamish resident, the art installation features animals that are present in every day Village life, including sea lions, river otters, whales, and giant octopus. The project has been spearheaded by Lions Bay Arts, an

Official opening of the long-awaited Beach Park refresh The long-awaited official re-opening of Lions Bay Beach Park happens today, with Canada Day events including food, music and games from noon to 5 p.m. Ribbon cutting of the new facilities will be at 12 sharp, with MP Patrick Weiler and MLA Jeremy Valeriote expected to attend. Enjoy the day! The Watershed values your opinion. Leave your comments below, or email us at editor@lionsbaywatershed.ca Like what you're reading?

Fifteen Years of Working Together Bear cub (Tsaw'in) prior to rescue, December 2022. Photo by Michelle Langford. This year marks Lions Bay's 15th anniversary as a Bear Smart community, but the history of supporting bears and other wildlife in and around the Village goes back even farther. In 2004, Lions Bay's then-Chief Administrative Officer Lori Pilon worked together with resident Norma Rodgers to apply for a new "Bear Smart Community Program" grant being offered by the M

How to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites Last year, a study identified invasive mosquito species in the Sea to Sky region, and experts have now expanded the study to include the North Shore. British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is again partnering with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Department of Zoology, and this time

Home giveaway a "lifechanger" for Ontario transplants Photo credit: Wealthsimple. The draw has been made, and Lions Bay's first home giveaway now has an owner. But whether the Ontario ex-pats who won the place can stick out life here in the temperate rainforest remains to be seen. Billed as the (Un)Real Deal, the home giveaway was a promotional effort by Canadian investment management company Wealthsimple. Aimed at potential clients. signing up for the contest gave them a sho

Advice from Lions Bay Search and Rescue Editor's note: The cliffs near Lions Bay have been a draw for thrill-seekers as long as anyone can remember. Unfortunately, along with the thrill have come many accidents over the years — leading to broken bones (including skulls and backs) and risk of drowning. Recently, members of Lions Bay Search and Rescue were called to the site, and have a few thoughts to share on the subject. Photos: LBSAR. Story by LBSAR member Maria Masiar The

June's Coastal Canine has come a long way As a puppy, Naynay lived a crazy life on the streets and the beaches of Mexico and was even once run over by a horse. But when she was two, she fell in love with a family she met on the beach. She followed them around until they fell for her too. Soon, she had a new name —Ray— and a new home in Lions Bay. Her early years in Mexico have given Ray some interesting life-skills. Chickens, for example, are not safe in her presence, as sh

Parking revenue, portapotties, watercraft storage approved Council members sat down to address the shortest agenda of the year so far (a mere 36 pages) at the meeting in Chambers on Tuesday night. All members of Council were present at the table, joined by Chief Administrative Officer Ross Blackwell. Financial Officer Joe Chirkoff and Director of Operations Eric Villeneuve were present in the gallery, along with a single in-person resident, and 11 attendees on line. Former C

Resident petition to Council faces uphill battle Clearcut area along Rundle Creek is highly visible on this screenshot taken from Google maps, June 13, 2026. A group of residents concerned with the clearing of a lot at 250 Oceanview Road has been stymied after presenting a petition to Council asking for immediate action. The lot abuts the property of Hanna Bartholomew, a 34-year Kelvin Grove resident, who says she is deeply concerned that her neighbour has removed more than 2

A celebration of all things LGBTQ+ begins this month June rainbow over Lions Bay. Photo by Gail Craig, June 10, 2026. 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.

New initiative brings choir experience to Village residents Vocal coach Monique Creber. Photo courtesy creberproductions.com. Is it time to raise your voice? According to a recent survey, more than 50 Village residents are keen on taking part in a local choir, and the team at Lions Bay Arts (LBA) has a plan in place to make it happen. LBA treasurer Leslie Nolin says that when her team took the temperature of the community back in 2025, the most interest was directed at food a

Next up: sharing updated Village Evacuation Plan EPC Mary Brown addresses residents of Mountain, Sunset, and Timbertop on May 31. Photo by kc dyer. When the worst happens, how can we help each other? This is the question Emergency Planning Coordinator (EPC) Mary Brown asked the residents of Mountain, Sunset and Timbertop Drive last weekend. It's a serious question. Residents in the Sea to Sky live in one of British Columbia's most active regions for landslides and debris torr

Western Tiger Swallowtail frolics in the flowers Photo by kc dyer. Seeing more butterflies, bees and other pollinators around lately? You can thank the hard-working Butterflyway Rangers for promoting the growth of indigenous plants in gardens around the Village. Want to encourage more pollinators in your garden? Reach out to local Butterflyway Rangers Val Morton and Hana Boye on their Facebook page HERE. This Western Tiger Swallowtail was spotted on June 6, frolicking on the

Hearing Addresses Amendments Public sentiment toward proposed amendments to the Village's Zoning and Development Bylaw was overwhelmingly opposed at last Tuesday's public hearing. The hearing began Tuesday night in Council Chambers at 8 p.m., after an adjournment paused the regular Council meeting. There were 13 people present in the online gallery, with five residents attending in person. The formal notice announcing the hearing stated that proposed amendments to the bylaw w

Study shows disease present in small sample of airborne insects Mosquito surveillance team (l to r): Dr. Anya F. Smith, BCCDC senior scientist, graduate students Jessica Kuzyk and Crystal Han, and vector specialist Stefan Iwasawa. Photo courtesy BCCDC.​​​​ The BC Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC) announced this week that the pilot project launched in response to several pediatric encephalitis cases in the Whistler area has indeed found invasive species and evidence of Cali