Seeking Municipal Office Coordinator

The Village of Lions Bay is seeking a full time Office Coordinator to perform administrative duties and assist and support the administrative team in providing assistance and support to Council, Staff, Community Projects and the Municipality.

To the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency

RE:    BURNCO Aggregate Mine Project Proposal

Re:The Village of Lions Bay Council Opposition to the BURNCO Aggregate Mine Project Proposal
McNab Creek, Howe Sound, British Columbia
Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry
Reference Number: 11-03-54754

The Village of Lions Bay Council has voted its opposition to the proposed BURNCO Aggregate Mine Project, McNab Creek, Howe Sound, British Columbia.

Please review and receive the attached Letter of Opposition, along with noting the attached Howe Sound Community Forum Priniciples For Cooperation and the 15 Signatories to the September 20th, 2002, document, including:

Three Regional Districts, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Squamish Lillooet Regional District, Sunshine Coast Regional District, as well as the Squamish First Nation, the District of West Vancouver, Bowen Island Municipality, the Town of Gibsons, the Gambier Island Local Trust Committee, the Village of Lions Bay, the District of Squamish, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and Village of Pemberton.

As this is a serious matter, please acknowledge that the attached letter has been received and added to the file for noted opposition to this project. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Brenda Broughton
Mayor
Village of Lions Bay

604.921.9229
604.306.6661 (cell)

Lions Bayʼs New 40th Anniversary Booklet

Keeping our memories and history alive are an important part of our lives. The Lions Bay Historical Society are recognizing the 40th anniversary of Lions Bayʼs incorporation with the republication of the“The Village of Lions Bay – Historical Passages from the 1790s to the Present”.

It always amazes me just how quickly the time from September to December passes. This year being no exception as we found ourselves busy presenting some new programs at the Library. In September Thomas Greiner, an Egyptologist, gave a most enlightening talk on early Archaeology to our 25 interested attendees. October found us involved in the ArtSceneʼs 2011 wonderful day…which included the transformation of our community center into a beautiful art gallery…what a job they did! We were delighted with the resident attendance at our 30th Anniversary Library Tea.

Our change in hours to facilitate Playgroup and Tai Kwon Do is working quite nicely and we hope to continue operating on Mondays, in January 2012. Library Times for January 2012 are as follows:

• Mondays: 9:30 am to 12 noon and 3:30 pm to 5pm

• Tuesday: 7:30 pm to 9 pm

• Wednesday: 10 am to 12 noon

• Thursday: 3:30 pm to 5 pm

• Sundays: 2 pm to 4 pm

What is this place we call "Lions Bay"?

The 40th Anniversary of our Village was commemorated last year with a Lions Bay Passport. I enjoyed many an “Event” stamping our young citizenʼs passports!

Let's see what the 40th Anniversary Stamps have to tell us about what enlivens and adds colour to our community, perhaps better than a thousand words.

Lions Bay ghouls, goblins, fairies and scaries joined the fun at the Village Hall, October 28th, hosted by the Lions Bay Events Committee in another great party for the young folk and their young Halloween at heart parents!

There were ghostly games, creepy crafts and spooky snacks for all the little ones. Thanks to the ninjas and pirates for leaving their ʻweaponsʼ at home and many thanks to the parents for your help in creating and hosting another memorable Halloween party.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Inaugural Meeting of Council and to Judge Jane Auxier and RCMP Inspector Neil Cross attending. Thank you so very much to Staff for both organizing and attending the Inaugural Meeting of Council

I have been, and continue to be honoured to be the Mayor of the Village of Lions Bay. As your Mayor, I can say with confidence that both the Outgoing and Incoming Council have been and are committed to working to ensure the best for the Village of Lions Bay.

Over the three year term, 2008-2011, the now Outgoing Council, through meetings and consultation with the community, has helped significantly in moving Lions Bay forward; while preserving and protecting our unique Village spirit, beautiful natural environment and low tax rate.

The information in this article is based on reports presented in public meetings and is the interpretation and views of former Council member Ruth Simons, term ending December 5, 2011.

As reported in the Village Update, Council met, Tuesday, November 22nd, to discuss the British Columbia ʻCommunity Recreation Grant Applicationʼ. This application is due December 28th, 2011.

As Mayor my Portfolio includes the Community Centre. In the transition from previous to current Council, I am working with staff to write the grant and will ensure it is submitted by the December 28th deadline.

Thank you to everyone who encouraged and supported me during the election. In the three weeks since voting day I better understand what being elected in Lions Bay is all about. I take the mandate seriously.

Our Villageʼs spirit is as big as our view of Howe Sound, and it is always there. Through active volunteerism our citizensʼ desire to make Lions Bay a better place to live never ceases to amaze me. I look forward to interacting with more villagers as I become involved as portfolio lead or liaison with the Tree, Trails, Historical Society, and Public Art groups. Mary and I recently attended the concurrently held Historical Societyʼs second book launch and Santaʼs Breakfast. The Societyʼs work is of tremendous interest to all and should be supported. The books are excellent and should be a staple of every living room coffee table. Santaʼs Breakfast – Letʼs say itʼs been a long time since Mary and I were in a room with so many people under 3 feet tall. Itʼs also been 20 years since I wrote a check to PAC. Okay, tiny Villagers need to be supported as well!