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A float plane flipped over in the Tofino Harbour on July 26, 2021. (Photo submitted)

TSB determines boat wake caused 2021 float plane crash near Tofino

Incident involved a Cessna A185F seaplane operated by Atleo River Air Service Ltd

A float plane flipped over in the Tofino Harbour on July 26, 2021. (Photo submitted)
Ucluelet Fire Chief and Tour de Rock rider Rick Geddes proposed to Donna Monteith at a fundraising event held at the Ucluelet Co-op on Saturday. (Andrew Bailey photo)

Tour de Rock rider proposes to now-fiancée at Ucluelet celebration

Ucluelet Fire Chief Rick Geddes pops the question to Donna Monteith at fundraising event

Ucluelet Fire Chief and Tour de Rock rider Rick Geddes proposed to Donna Monteith at a fundraising event held at the Ucluelet Co-op on Saturday. (Andrew Bailey photo)
Grade 9 art students at USS, from left, Talon Morgan-Banke, Kailea Sked and Kira Cameron work on orange shirts as part of their preparation for Truth and Reconciliation Day. (Andrew Bailey photo)

Ucluelet Secondary prepares for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

School has partnered with the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust to bring in a Legacy of Hope Foundation exhibit

Grade 9 art students at USS, from left, Talon Morgan-Banke, Kailea Sked and Kira Cameron work on orange shirts as part of their preparation for Truth and Reconciliation Day. (Andrew Bailey photo)
James Manke has been “overwhelmed” by the local support he’s received since rolling new life into the town’s iconic The Wreckage building with a brand new kayak museum. (Andrew Bailey photo)

Iconic Ucluelet building transformed into kayak museum

A unique new future is rolling into one of Ucluelet’s most cherished…

James Manke has been “overwhelmed” by the local support he’s received since rolling new life into the town’s iconic The Wreckage building with a brand new kayak museum. (Andrew Bailey photo)
Cynthia Orr is excited to get to work as the West Coast’s new school board trustee. (Photo courtesy of Cynthia Orr)

Cynthia Orr joins school board as West Coast Trustee

Tofino local hopes to connect communities

Cynthia Orr is excited to get to work as the West Coast’s new school board trustee. (Photo courtesy of Cynthia Orr)
The Tofino Housing Corporation is hosting a purchase lottery with the right to purchase half-duplex homes up for grabs. (Image from THC summary plans)
The Tofino Housing Corporation is hosting a purchase lottery with the right to purchase half-duplex homes up for grabs. (Image from THC summary plans)
Ucluelet garbageman Frank Thomas Trodden took this photo of just some of the bounty he received during an appreciation day held in his honour to thank him for his hard work and positive attitude. (Photo courtesy of Frank Thomas Trodden)

Ucluelet showers popular garbageman with gifts on ‘Frank Appreciation Day’

“Thanks Frank for doing a great job. We really do appreciate you.”

Ucluelet garbageman Frank Thomas Trodden took this photo of just some of the bounty he received during an appreciation day held in his honour to thank him for his hard work and positive attitude. (Photo courtesy of Frank Thomas Trodden)
The West Coast’s Glee program is returning for its 10th season after being shut down by COVID-19.
(Photo courtesy of Courtney Johnson)

Glee program puts Tofino-Ucluelet youth in the spotlight

The stage is getting set for West Coast youth to shine as Glee is returning for its 10th season.

The West Coast’s Glee program is returning for its 10th season after being shut down by COVID-19.
(Photo courtesy of Courtney Johnson)
Ucluelet has past new bed and breakfast restrictions.

Ucluelet passes new bed and breakfast restrictions in heated 3-2 vote

“We need to do something because people are losing the ability to live here”

Ucluelet has past new bed and breakfast restrictions.
Tofino Resort and Marina’s 1909 Kitchen and Bar was closed Tuesday and remained closed Wednesday afternoon. (Andrew Bailey photo)

Reports of ‘highly inappropriate behaviour’ shut down events hosted by Tofino Resort and Marina

Resort is co-owned by former Vancouver Canucks player Willie Mitchell

Tofino Resort and Marina’s 1909 Kitchen and Bar was closed Tuesday and remained closed Wednesday afternoon. (Andrew Bailey photo)
Tofino mayor Dan Law is running for re-election unopposed. (Westerly file photo)

Tofino mayor running unopposed in municipal election

Dan Law was the only candidate for mayor on the ballot after Friday’s nomination deadline

Tofino mayor Dan Law is running for re-election unopposed. (Westerly file photo)
(Black Press Media file photo)

Nomination period extended after Electoral Area C deadline passes with no candidates

Alberni Clayoquot Regional District extends nomination period to Monday, Sept. 12, at 4 p.m.

(Black Press Media file photo)
Tofino and Ucluelet are set to elect new local governments on Oct. 15. (Black Press Media file photo)

Tofino and Ucluelet municipal election candidates announced

Towns set to head to the polls on Oct. 15

Tofino and Ucluelet are set to elect new local governments on Oct. 15. (Black Press Media file photo)
Ucluelet mayor Mayco Noel has decided not to run for re-election. (Westerly file photo)

Ucluelet mayor decides not to run for re-election

Mayco Noel stepping out of politics to focus on family

Ucluelet mayor Mayco Noel has decided not to run for re-election. (Westerly file photo)
Tofino mayor Dan Law will seek re-election this fall. (Westerly file photo)

Tofino mayor to run for re-election

Dan Law preparing to hit campaign trail in Oct. 15 municipal election

Tofino mayor Dan Law will seek re-election this fall. (Westerly file photo)
Tofino expects to break ground on a $78 million sewage treatment facility this month. (Westerly file photo)

Tofino finally ready to break ground on $78M sewage treatment facility

Shovels expected to hit the ground this month

Tofino expects to break ground on a $78 million sewage treatment facility this month. (Westerly file photo)
Christy Moore, 7, Finley Butler-Parent, 10, and Mayari Grimshire, 6, were excited to slide their input into what a new playground en route to Ucluelet’s Village Green should feature during an open house event on August 17. (Andrew Bailey photo)

Ucluelet parents and kids weigh in on new playground

Upgrade sliding into town’s Village Green

Christy Moore, 7, Finley Butler-Parent, 10, and Mayari Grimshire, 6, were excited to slide their input into what a new playground en route to Ucluelet’s Village Green should feature during an open house event on August 17. (Andrew Bailey photo)
James Manke has been “overwhelmed” by the local support he’s received since rolling new life into the town’s iconic The Wreckage building with a brand new kayak museum. (Andrew Bailey photo)

Iconic building transformed into kayak museum in Ucluelet

West Coast celebrates opening of Manke at the Wreckage on Peninsula Road

James Manke has been “overwhelmed” by the local support he’s received since rolling new life into the town’s iconic The Wreckage building with a brand new kayak museum. (Andrew Bailey photo)
Island Health announced last week that Ucluelet’s outpatient medical lab located at 1566 Peninsula Road would be temporarily closed, effective August 9. (Westerly file photo)

Staffing shortage shuts down medical lab services in Ucluelet

Temporary closure required in order to “ensure reliable” services at Tofino General Hospital

Island Health announced last week that Ucluelet’s outpatient medical lab located at 1566 Peninsula Road would be temporarily closed, effective August 9. (Westerly file photo)
Westerly file photo

Tofino firefighters respond to two cigarette-caused fires

Dry conditions have axed campfires and led to two separate cigarette-caused fires in Tofino.

Westerly file photo