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Pippa, December's Coastal Canine
Ready to work as a reindeer stand-in December's Coastal Canine was born in a land where fuzzy sheep are just begging to be herded, and Pippa wants you to know that she is always ready to lend a paw. However, since her new home has fewer sheep, she happily herds what and whomever is at hand. This includes members of her family and anyone who dares to come to the door. At this time of year, she's more than ready to pull any sleighs that need guiding, but so far has not heard ba

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Dec 16, 20251 min read


The Sign of the Snake
Shedding light on the protection of local reptiles Recently a new sign has popped up along Tidewater Way that's got some local residents...

kc dyer
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Summer Sunset
A gorgeous memory of a Lions Bay evening Summer sunset above Lions Bay. Photo submitted by Joanna Koponka. Do you have a photo you'd like...

kc dyer
Sep 15, 20251 min read


An Adorable Abby for August
This month's Coastal Canine loves a forest retreat...and a beach! Abby is a ten-year-old rescue from the SPCA. Her people picked her...

kc dyer
Aug 31, 20251 min read


Update: Tunnel Bluffs Fire Declared Out
Fire kept to under one hectare in size Wildfire near Tunnel Bluffs trail, north of Lions Bay, August 30, 2025. Image courtesy BC Wildfire...

kc dyer
Aug 30, 20252 min read


A New Look at Britannia Beach
Latest in series of historic "Storymaps" Britannia Mine, 1924. Photo by W.O. Banfield, City of Vancouver Archives. Where do you look when...

kc dyer
Aug 27, 20254 min read


August Wildfire Update
Despite the rain, 80 fires still burning in BC Mount Underwood, August 17, 2025. Photo credit: City of Port Alberni. The recent drenching...

kc dyer
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Blackberry Season
Invasive species unfortunately delicious Lions Bay blackberries. Photo by Herb Johnston. The Himalayan blackberry (Armenian blackberry)...

kc dyer
Aug 14, 20251 min read


'Goose Samaritans' on Poop Patrol
Resident volunteers watching your step The long-standing problem of goose droppings on Lions Bay Beach is being tackled by a band of...

kc dyer
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Yak Peak Rescue
Teams save stranded climbers in dangerous helicopter rescue Photo of Yak Peak by Michael F Coyle . A pair of climbers stranded on a cliff...

kc dyer
Aug 9, 20252 min read


Long Weekend Double Header
LBSAR complete rescues by land and air LBSAR team deploying wheeled stretcher. By SAR Manager Ed Langford A suspected broken ankle on...

kc dyer
Aug 8, 20252 min read


CATastrophe Averted
Neighbours cooperate to rescue stranded kitten Tiny cat in a tall tree. A three-day odyssey for a local feline ended on a happy note...

kc dyer
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Disappearing Snowpack Means Dropping Water Levels
ASAP intake up and running; trail access limited With the advent of the hottest days of summer, the snow pack has finally melted away...

kc dyer
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Woo-HOO...It's the Long Weekend!
Sun in the forecast, all three Village beaches open and Happy Pride! What are your plans for the BC Day long weekend? Environment Canada...

kc dyer
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Tyr: The God of War
July's Coastal Canine lived up to his name Tyr crowding his puppy brother off the bed. The day Tyr came home to live with his family,...

kc dyer
Jul 31, 20252 min read


RAVEN Trust's Silent Auction On Now
Bid for Justice until the end of July Looking for a way to support Indigenous justice? RAVEN Trust has the answer. The RAVEN Trust (...

kc dyer
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Woodfibre Bids for Second "Floatel"
Plan to double workers: 'Have your say' closes August 2 Photo illustration: kc dyer. Woodfibre LNG has applied to the BC Environmental...

kc dyer
Jul 27, 20252 min read


Village Joins National Conservation Network
Lions Bay latest to join Protected Areas initiative The Village of Lions Bay has announced the registration of almost 15 hectares of...

kc dyer
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Province Responds to Civil Action
Calls deadly landslide "Act of God"; denies responsibility Battani Creek. Photo by kc dyer. BC provincial lawyers have responded to the...

kc dyer
Jul 21, 20253 min read


Basking Weather
Northern Alligator Lizard catches a few rays Northern Alligator Lizard, basking in BC sunshine. Photo by kc dyer. With all the whale and...

kc dyer
Jul 15, 20251 min read
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