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Three bears killed over two days in Ucluelet

The West Coast has stepped into summer on preventably tragic footing as three black bears were killed by Conservation Officers this week after becoming addicted to non-natural food sources.

Jul 11, 2025 12:19 PM Read more >

Yacht racers love cut of Ucluelet's jib

A group of dedicated yacht racers seemingly love the cut of Ucluelet’s jib.

Jul 10, 2025 12:37 PM Read more >

Overnight power outage coming to Tofino

Lights out, West Coast. A six-hour overnight power outage is coming to anyone living north of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, including Tofino and Ahousaht. The outage is scheduled to tun from 11:30 p.m. on July 9 to 5”30 a.m.

Jul 9, 2025 5:36 PM Read more >

Island Health lays off executives due to escalating financial pressure

An unknown number of Island Health employees and members of the IHealth project team have been laid off

Jul 7, 2025 7:50 AM Read more >

Wildfire near Port Alberni's Hole in the Wall now under control

Wildfire was discovered Sunday, July 6 with smoke visible from the Alberni Valley

Jul 6, 2025 5:38 PM Read more >

Wildfire north of Lytton grows to 245 hectares

The blaze was first discovered on Canada Day

Jul 6, 2025 9:42 AM Read more >

QUIZ: It’s time for a vacation

The summer holiday season features plenty of opportunities for those who want a break

Jul 6, 2025 4:50 AM Read more >

WEST COAST HISTORY: The Westerly News looks back at Canada Day 2005

The Westerly News looks back at the history of Ucluelet and Tofino

Jul 5, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island amateur chefs invited to star in Food Network episode

Applications are open for Come Dine with Me Canada

Jul 4, 2025 2:36 PM Read more >

Island Health now posting estimated wait times at hospital emergency rooms

Wait times calculated using data from recent weeks

Jul 3, 2025 10:52 AM Read more >