RCMP not recommending charges in 2024 fatal Lions Bay landslide
Squamish RCMP says it will not be recommending criminal charges after a landslide in Lions Bay, B.C., in December 2024 that resulted in the deaths of two beloved residents.
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Battani Creek Disaster Still Echoes

A look back over a year of coverageThe devastating debris torrent that swept through Lions Bay on December 14, 2024 took the lives of long-time residents Barbara and David Enns, and continues to reverberate more than a year later. The Watershed has covered this story from the very beginning, and has kept readers informed of developments throughout the year. With at least two lawsuits pending and an RCMP investigation underway, there is certain to be more news in the upcoming weeks and months.Her

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Welcome 2026!

Looking ahead to an action-packed yearThis is going to be a big year for British Columbia. Top travel guide Lonely Planet named the province to their list of the the 25 Best Destinations to Visit in 2026, and the world will descend upon us when seven of the 104 scheduled FIFA World Cup matches will take place here in June. That same month, the Squamish Off-Road Triathlon (swim, mountain bike, trail run) is set for Saturday June 6 at Alice Lake. The Squamish 50 series of trail races where runners

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The final digest edition of The Watershed for 2025 fluttered gently into subscriber emailboxes today. When it feels like the world is on fire, stay up to date on the small (but important) joys of local news. Join us at lionsbaywatershed.ca!

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Weekend Flood Advisory Issued

Environment Canada issues coastal flood warning for SundayEnvironment 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 strong winds and resul

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Happy "News" Year!

Celebrating 2025For 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, business and sport; people have shown kindness and support for oth

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Welcoming the New Year

Wishing you all the best of 2026Have New Year's wishes to share? Leave your thoughts below, or email [email protected] what you're reading? For as little as $5/month, you can support local independent journalism by subscribing to The Watershed HERE.

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Top Ten of '25

Watershed stories that caught your eyeReaders 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 legal disputes and t

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Every Bird Counts

Village bird-watchers wanted"Every Bird Counts: Your Observations Matter"This is the just-announced conservation theme for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2026 and it’s a great reason to take part in the Lower Howe Sound Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, January 4.In their official announcement, the global WMBD partners said, “Community science connects people to nature, strengthens stewardship, and fuels the evidence-based decisions that protect birds and habitats worldwide.”The importance of cit

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Remembering Holidays Past

Readers share Yuletide memories While the holiday lights are still shining and before the year winds down, it's the perfect time to listen to those ghosts of Christmas past. Here at The Watershed, we love a good story as much as the next person, so we've asked our readers to share memories of past holidays. Here are a few of our favourites:From Rose Dudley:Desiring a white Christmas, our family decided to spend it at Whistler, and Sam, the one-eyed cat, came along. Being a cat of habit, a car jo

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