The Watershed: Lions Bay's Community News Source

01/14/2026

Traffic crackdown on the Sea to Sky, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/sea-to-sky-traffic-crackdown

Excessive speed, tire checks under scrutinyDecember and January have seen a big increase in visible traffic enforcement on the Sea to Sky Highway. On Christmas Day, no fewer than 14 cars were towed and impounded for excessive speeding on the Sea to Sky. "Every speeder who had their vehicle impounded...

01/12/2026

Raise a glass to January's Coastal Canine, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/raise-a-glass-to-january-s-coastal-canine

Jones is One Very Good BoyMeet Jones, who is four years old and (probably) a Shepherd Husky cross. This handsome fella has come a long way from his birthplace under a shed in icy-cold Manitoba in January 2022. Back then, his name was Manhattan. Since they were born around New Year's Day, he and his....

01/10/2026

Wide-ranging discussion with MLA, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/mla-talks-transportation-and-more

Valeriote addresses wide range of topics during Village visitMember of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jeremy Valeriote dropped by the Village Hall on Thursday evening to chat with local residents. The turnout was moderate with about 20 residents present, but engagement high as the cross-section of r...

01/08/2026

MLA Valeriote visits Lions Bay this evening, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/reminder-valeriote-in-lions-bay-today

MLA to drop by Village Hall from 5 to 7 p.m.A reminder that Member of the Legislative Assembly for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky Jeremy Valeriote will visit the Village Hall in Lions Bay this evening from 5 to 7 p.m.No registration is required for this event, which is being billed as an informal chat wi...

01/05/2026

Welcoming 2026, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/welcome-2026
#2026

Looking ahead to an action-packed yearThis is going to be a big year for British Columbia. Top travel guide Lonely Planet named the province to their list of the the 25 Best Destinations to Visit in 2026, and the world will descend upon us when seven of the 104 scheduled FIFA World Cup matches will....

01/04/2026

The final digest edition of The Watershed for 2025 fluttered gently into subscriber emailboxes today. When it feels like the world is on fire, stay up to date on the small (but important) joys of local news. Join us at lionsbaywatershed.ca!

01/03/2026

Local flood advisory issued, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/weekend-flood-advisory-issued

Environment Canada issues coastal flood warning for SundayEnvironment Canada has issued a Flood Advisory for low-lying areas around the South Coast, including Lions Bay, throughout the upcoming weekend. The strongest chance of flooding is expected Sunday. The combination of very high tides and the c...

01/02/2026

The top good news stories of 2025, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/happy-news-year

#2025

Celebrating 2025For many readers, it feels like the news is never good these days — stories of injustice and conflict always seem to float their way up into the headlines. Still, here at The Watershed, we also love to shine a light on all that is good in our little corner of the world. We regularl...

01/01/2026

Welcoming 2026, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/welcoming-the-new-year

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12/31/2025

Top Ten stories from 2025, today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/top-ten-of-25

Watershed stories that caught your eyeReaders can always count on The Watershed to stay informed, and 2025 has been chock-full of news stories from both home and away. This year our readers were most interested in staying informed in the wake of disasters, including last year's tragic landslide, a n...

12/30/2025

Ready to join the bird count? Today in The Watershed: https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/every-bird-counts

Village bird-watchers wanted"Every Bird Counts: Your Observations Matter"This is the just-announced conservation theme for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2026 and it’s a great reason to take part in the Lower Howe Sound Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, January 4.In their official announcement, the...