The Watershed: Lions Bay's Community News Source

08/09/2025

LBSAR member joins dangerous Yak Peak heli-rescue, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/yak-peak-rescue

Teams save stranded climbers in dangerous helicopter rescueA pair of climbers stranded on a cliff face near Hope were finally rescued on Wednesday after a number of attempts to pluck the pair off the cliffside on Tuesday night failed due to bad weather, wildfire smoke and darkness. The pair were sca...

08/08/2025

Long weekend rescue double-header, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/long-weekend-double-header

LBSAR complete rescues by land and air By SAR Manager Ed LangfordA suspected broken ankle on Tunnel Bluffs trail kicked off the start of a busy long weekend for Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR). The page was relayed to LB shortly after noon on Saturday. Being a long weekend, we had a number of me...

08/07/2025

CATastrophe averted, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/catastrophe-averted

08/07/2025

Disappearing snowpack means dropping water levels, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/disappearing-snowpack-means-dropping-water-levels

ASAP intake up and running; trail access limitedWith the advent of the hottest days of summer, the snow pack has finally melted away above the Village. This week, Public Works has announced that supplemental water is being diverted from Alberta Creek for use by local residents, made possible by the....

08/05/2025

Diehl report released more than two years after delivery, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/diehl-report-released

Report finally made public more than two years after Council reviewA report issued in 2023 that included a number of recommendations to Council has finally been made public, with a provincially appointed consultant stating Lions Bay "is the most politically polarized and publicly divided that I have...

08/04/2025

MLA seeks public engagement for future transit, rail along Sea to Sky, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/sea-to-sky-transit-making-progress-mla

Province seeks stakeholder engagement for future bus, rail optionsWest Vancouver Sea to Sky MLA Jeremy Valeriote has confirmed his commitment to improved passenger transit in the Sea to Sky Corridor in 2025. In light of a recent announcement by CN Rail to release its control of part of the rail line...

08/03/2025

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08/01/2025

A sunny long weekend ahead, today in The Watershed:

Sun in the forecast, all three Village beaches open and Happy Pride!What are your plans for the BC Day long weekend?Environment Canada is predicting sunshine all the way through Monday, with the warmest day expected to be on Sunday, and a high of 27 degrees near the water anticipated in Lions Bay. A...

07/30/2025

A joyful, ephemeral, completely one-of-a-kind eveningWhen Tio Chorinho takes to the stage on August 3, they'll be sharing their music surrounded by a unique art installation inside Lions Bay's Village Hall. An eclectic selection of artists from Art Vancouver will be in attendance to ensure that this...

07/29/2025

Art Vancouver brings pizzazz to performances, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/art-vancouver-brings-pizzaz

A joyful, ephemeral, completely one-of-a-kind eveningWhen Tio Chorinho takes to the stage on August 3, they'll be sharing their music surrounded by a unique art installation inside Lions Bay's Village Hall. An eclectic selection of artists from Art Vancouver will be in attendance to ensure that this...