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Three bears killed over two days in Ucluelet

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.
Yacht racers love cut of Ucluelet's jib

Yacht racers love cut of Ucluelet's jib

A group of dedicated yacht racers seemingly love the cut of Ucluelet’s jib.
Overnight power outage coming to Tofino

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.
Island Health lays off executives due to escalating financial pressure

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

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
Wildfire north of Lytton grows to 245 hectares

Wildfire north of Lytton grows to 245 hectares

The blaze was first discovered on Canada Day
QUIZ: It’s time for a vacation

QUIZ: It’s time for a vacation

The summer holiday season features plenty of opportunities for those who want a break
WEST COAST HISTORY: The Westerly News looks back at Canada Day 2005

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

The Westerly News looks back at the history of Ucluelet and Tofino
Vancouver Island amateur chefs invited to star in Food Network episode

Vancouver Island amateur chefs invited to star in Food Network episode

Applications are open for Come Dine with Me Canada
Island Health now posting estimated wait times at hospital emergency rooms

Island Health now posting estimated wait times at hospital emergency rooms

Wait times calculated using data from recent weeks