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kc dyer
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Cause of Landslide Subject of Investigation
Search for second missing resident paused to ensure ground stability Photo submitted by Norma Rodgers Lions Bay Mayor Ken Berry says...
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kc dyer
Oct 24, 20242 min read
The Quiet Carpenter
Village resident creating behind-the-scenes comforts on the trails Noticed anything new around the neighbourhood lately? A pair of picnic...
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kc dyer
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Weekend Long-line Rescue
Hiker had reason to be thankful this weekend Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) members were called away from their Thanksgiving weekend...
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kc dyer
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Double header for LBSAR
Passing motorist starts the ball rolling Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) had a double header (and almost a triple play) on Saturday....
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kc dyer
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Hospitality on the Trails
New water source, hiking stick rack welcome additions The season may be winding down, but hikers entering the Sunset trailhead have come...
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kc dyer
Sep 11, 20242 min read
Weekend Rescue on Mount Brunswick
Group hike ends in a chopper ride Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) were called in on Sunday to rescue a hiker lost on Mount Brunswick....
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kc dyer
Sep 2, 20241 min read
LBSAR Sets New Record
Four call-outs in one day on busy long weekend It's already been a busy Labour Day weekend for Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR), and...
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kc dyer
Aug 23, 20242 min read
Double Trouble at Tunnel Bluffs
Rescuers called out twice on sunny, busy weekend It was a busy weekend for Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR), with back-to-back medical...
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kc dyer
Aug 13, 20243 min read
Weekend Rescues Call for Teamwork
Back-to-back events leave rescuers stuck on mountain overnight Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) teamed up with North Shore Rescue...
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kc dyer
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Infrastructure Improvements Underway
A mid-summer catch-up with roads, water and hiking trails Summer in BC is always marked by the sound of chainsaws and the inconvenience...
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kc dyer
Jul 31, 20244 min read
Multiple Helicopter, Ground Rescues in July
LBSAR resources tested with summer emergency rescue events Lions Bay residents have had their eyes on the skies this past week, as Lions...
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kc dyer
Jul 12, 20242 min read
LBSAR Escorts Stranded Hiker to Safety
Treacherous terrain can snag even well-prepared hikers A stranded hiker was safely assisted off a perilous rock face on the West Lion...
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kc dyer
Jul 3, 20242 min read
Bear Smart Signage
New campaign aims to raise awareness in hikers and residents Bright yellow signs have been popping up around the Village this week,...
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kc dyer
Jun 19, 20241 min read
LBSAR Rescues Injured Hiker
Chopper crew extricates pair from snowy trail The beating blades of a helicopter signalled an evening rescue last night as Lions Bay...
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kc dyer
Feb 26, 20244 min read
Task Forces Face Complicated Mandate
Overlapping issues include water security, fire concerns and visitor numbers Parking and highway noise were on the agenda as three...
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kc dyer
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Signs of the Times
Seasonal change and "close calls" behind signage changes Sharp-eyed readers have noticed some changes in the signage around the village...
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kc dyer
Nov 24, 20234 min read
Parking & Traffic Noise Task Forces Underway
Village Residents eager to share their thoughts Residents from all corners of the Village converged on Council Chambers Thursday night as...
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kc dyer
Nov 20, 20236 min read
Grassroots Initiative Underway Addresses Fire, Water Concerns
Possible 'Win-Win' solution for hikers and watershed protection (Editor's note, March 25: Due to privacy concerns, resident names have...
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kc dyer
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Winter Hiking Tips From LBSAR
The end of Daylight Saving Time means headlamps are a must As the calendar turns to November, Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) manager...
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kc dyer
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Weekend Hikers Get Help From Above
Rescue helicopters among many using Village airspace A call for help to BC Ambulance brought Lions Bay Search and Rescue (SAR) in to...
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