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Warm Winter Clothes Needed
'Socktober' just the beginning Squamish Helping Hands Society (SHHS) is hoping you take a moment this holiday season to clean out your closets. They are looking for new and gently-used clothing in adult sizes to help some local folks stay warm this winter. SHHS Volunteer Coordinator Kesley Burke-Gray reports that nearly 2100 pairs of socks were donated this fall, more than doubling the 1,000-pair goal during the recent 'Socktober' event. Burke-Grey says that her team were so

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Dec 22, 20252 min read


Surviving the Smoke
Regional wildfires pose breathing hazard Lions Bay residents woke up this morning to smoke-filled skies, with even the closest islands in...

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Sep 3, 20252 min read


Battling Alien Invaders
Supporting the growth of Indigenous plants Alien invaders: Giant hogweed, Spurge laurel and Japanese knotweed. Photos courtesy SSISC....

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Aug 29, 20253 min read


Help is Close at Hand
International Overdose Awareness Day is this weekend British Columbia recorded a tragic 147 deaths this year in the month of June alone,...

kc dyer
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Motorcyclist Critical After Sea to Sky Collision
Sunday accident halts traffic north of Horseshoe Bay Motorcycle collision closes both directions of Sea to Sky Highway on August 24....

kc dyer
Aug 25, 20252 min read


Tai Chi / Qi Gong Returns to Village
Ancient practice helps increase flexibility, energy Lions Bay Senior's Social Circle is once again sponsoring the return of Tai Chi/Qi...

kc dyer
Aug 25, 20251 min read


This Weekend: Live and Local Concerts
A little music to brighten the dog days of summer It's going to be a hot August weekend, and what better way to cool things down by...

kc dyer
Aug 22, 20251 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


Sea to Sky Transit Making Progress: MLA
Province seeks stakeholder engagement for future bus, rail options West Vancouver Sea to Sky MLA Jeremy Valeriote has confirmed his...

kc dyer
Aug 4, 20253 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...

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Aug 1, 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


Speeder Nabbed at 114 km/hr Over Limit
BC Highway cop catches driver near Lions Bay Photo courtesy BC Highway Patrol, July 17, 2025. A 21-year-old Burnaby driver was caught...

kc dyer
Jul 25, 20251 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


Motorcyclist Hits Barrier on Sea to Sky
First responders remind riders to drive safely Sea to Sky Highway. Photo by kc dyer. A motorcycle rider got very lucky today when his...

kc dyer
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Sea to Sky Mosquito Study Underway
Reports of serious illness prompt investigation Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) announced this week that they are partnering with the BC...

kc dyer
Jul 20, 20253 min read


CN Rail Poses Opportunity
MP and MLA call for investment along Sea to Sky In a first-of-it's-kind event, both federal and provincial politicians have joined forces...

kc dyer
Jul 19, 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


Highway Paving: Part Deux
Road disruptions could continue past July 11 The resurfacing of the Lions Bay sections of Highway 99 southbound began this week, which...

kc dyer
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Hiker Search Suspended
Alexander Nguyen still missing four days after disappearance Yesterday, three days after Alexander Nguyen went missing while on a hike...

kc dyer
Jul 5, 20252 min read


National Indigenous Peoples Day
A day of celebration on June 21 Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. This Saturday,...

kc dyer
Jun 20, 20252 min read
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