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Organizers hope Sunday's festivities will become an annual event photos courtesy of Epic Media. One hundred years ago this week, the people of Britannia Beach chose their first ever Copper Queen. And this Sunday, live music, a craft fair and an art walk will mark Britannia Day. Fire Truck Bike Parade Events begin with the Britannia Beach Volunteer Fire Department leading kids (12 and under) on a lap of Britannia Village behind their restored historic 1951 Mercury fire truck.

Quick updates to ongoing news stories and more Campfire Ban The Coastal Fire Centre of British Columbia has enacted a campfire ban in all areas except Haida Gwaii. All categories of open burning are now subject to the ban until further notice. Further information can be found HERE. Council Meeting Council has announced a Committee of the Whole meeting to be held May 12 at 6 p.m., to be followed by a Special Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. News Updates Have you completed the 202

Twelve-year-old E-biker calls for help An injured hiker received help on Saturday, thanks to a young local who was out for a ride. Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) member Maria Masiar reports that a twelve-year-old boy was out on his e-bike when he came upon the injured hiker. The hiker had been trying to make his way down using a pole he had found in the woods. Neither the hiker nor their partner had a cell phone, so it was the young cyclist who used his cell phone to cal

Rockridge students brings Little Shop of Horrors to life Little Shop of Horrors cast and crew pose on the set at the Kay Meek Theatre in West Vancouver. Photo by Elona Campbell. What happens when a people-eating plant tries to take over the world? The students at Rockridge Secondary School have the answer. This year's production of 'Little Shop of Horrors' has just successfully capped a run of performances at Kay Meek Theatre in West Vancouver. Drama teacher and director Lind