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Quiet Cleanup

Mystery 'AY' helps keep trails clear Watershed reader Sam Syrette writes: "I'm not sure who 'AY' is, but I appreciate the trail maintenance by this person along Centennial Trail. (The work) inspired me to take out the blower on a recent hike to remove the large maples leaves taking over the trail in some areas. Every day is a beautiful day for a hike in Lion's Bay." A source with the Lions Bay Trailblazers says they are also unaware of the identity of this particular trail st

New Council Ready For Action

Inauguration draws large audience to Village Hall 2026 Lions Bay Council members Councillor Neville Abbott, Adam Solheim, Ehsan Monfared, Leslie Nolin and Mayor Ron McLaughlin stand with officiant Sara Dubinsky (third from right) Tuesday night. Photo by kc dyer. The newly-elected Council members for Lions Bay were sworn in Tuesday night, and immediately got down to business. The event took place inside the Village Hall before a large group of residents ranging in age from tod

New Council To Be Sworn In Tonight

Village Hall event not available for online viewing Officiant Sara Dubinsky poses with members of Lions Bay Council after swearing in Councillor Ron McLaughlin in June, 2025. Photo by kc dyer. If you'd like to watch members of Lions Bay's new council take their oaths of office, you'll have to do it in person. The swearing-in ceremony, which also includes signing the Council Code of Conduct as a part of the process, begins at 6 p.m. tonight. Presiding will be Sara Dubinsky, a

Spooky Season Is Here

Upper Bayview Halloween House a local tradition, open tonight Photo submitted by Astrid Lalonde. It's no surprise to Astrid Lalonde's friends and neighbours that Halloween is her favourite time of year. Lalonde and her family have lived on Upper Bayview Road since they moved to the Village, and this will be her 14th year hosting Lions Bay's spookiest haunted house. "Lions Bay is a beautiful community, and this is my way of giving back," she says. "Halloween is my favourite ti