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Changes to Waste Collection Now in Effect Lions Bay Council has adopted amendments to the Garbage and Recycling Collection Bylaw with three changes made. Residents who cannot comply with curbside pick-up time slots or drop off times at the Works Yard may now use approved bear-resistant, clip-lock style garbage/food waste carts purchased from the Village to put their waste out from 7 a.m. on collection day. However, the goal is that approved time slots will continue to be the

Átl'ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound, as seen from 'Sleepless Night' Viewpoint Photo taken by Herb Johnston, February 1, 2026 at 4 p.m. Hiker and photographer Herb Johnston shares this photo taken from the viewpoint at Sleepless Night trail above the Village, as a brilliant reminder that even these rainy days don't last forever. Have a gorgeous photo to share? Email us at   editor@lionsbaywatershed.ca   Like what you're reading? For as little as $5/month, you can support local independent

Bylaws, grant applications approved; Memorial faces roadblocks The first meeting of February Tuesday night saw forward motion on bylaw and grant application approvals, but an unexpected roadblock for the proposed Enns Memorial. As the meeting opened to the public, all members of Council were present in person, with Financial Officer Joe Chirkoff and new Director of Operations Eric Villeneuve seated in the gallery. Public attendance totalled 15 residents, in person and on line

Lions Bay looks for beach inspiration Images courtesy Lions Bay Arts. Got an eye for visual splendour? Lions Bay Arts wants to hear from you. This week, the local artists collective put out a request for proposal (RFP) seeking submissions for the biggest local project on the books — Lions Bay Beach Park. Organizers are looking for a unique design that will be wrapped around the new washroom facilities at the beach. They are keen to "capture the essence of our community’s sen