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Environment Canada issues coastal flood warning for Sunday Environment 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 current low-pressure system could lead to moderate coastal flooding, according to the government agency. Current tide patterns are at a seasonal high, and the concern is that the

Celebrating 2025 December blooms. Photos by Norma Rodgers. For 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 regularly welcome newcomers, celebrate successes and wave a fond farewell to those who move on. 2025 has brought good news stories in the arts, bu

Wishing you all the best of 2026 First snow, Tunnel Bluffs trail, November 24. Photo by Chris Dunn. Have New Year's wishes to share? Leave your thoughts below, or email editor@lionsbaywatershed.ca Like what you're reading? For as little as $5/month, you can support local independent journalism by subscribing to The Watershed  HERE .

Watershed stories that caught your eye Readers 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 neighbourhood home that burned on Thanksgiving Day and a devastating bus accident in Horseshoe Bay. Village readers clearly enjoyed keeping an eye on their Council, following local