Resident's survey looks for a 'community pulse' A local resident says his recent survey was intended to get a "clearer sense of community sentiment" with regard to bear/human interactions in the Village. Gregan Dunn's survey questions. Mountain Drive resident Gregan Dunn recently posted the three-question survey on local social media, asking for the participation of residents. He followed up by posting results of the survey last week. When asked why he undertook the survey, Dunn said he...

'Citizen Satisfaction' Survey closes February 27 The Village of Lions Bay launched a new initiative this week with a ' Citizen Satisfaction Survey ', a 40-plus page online endeavour to gather insight into resident priorities. "The survey provides residents with an opportunity to share their views on a wide range of municipal services, programs, and initiatives," said Chief Administrative Officer Ross Blackwell. He added that the completed survey will help the Municipality understand what is...

Local PAC aids victims' families Canadians are reeling in the wake of yesterday's school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in northeastern British Columbia. RCMP report eight people were killed, plus the suspected shooter, and more than 25 injured. Earlier today, police identified the victims at the school as a 39-year old teacher, and five children who were aged 12 or 13. The mother and step-brother of the suspect, 18-year-old Jesse van Rootselaar, were found dead in the family home....