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Vancouver Island connections strong on Canadian Olympic team

Several athletes and a handful of officials poised to take centre stage in Brazil starting this weekend

Aug 2, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

Tofino adopts new Water Conservation Bylaw

Stage 1 restrictions will now kick in automatically and last all summer.

Aug 2, 2016 9:00 AM Read more >

Daycare fees likely to rise in Tofino

“We can’t offer everything for free. Somebody has to pay for these things,” said Coun. Cathy Thicke.

Aug 2, 2016 7:00 AM Read more >

Tofino local liking federal politics

"I’ve been a huge advocate and promoter of the West Coast, and our riding,” MP Gord Johns told the Westerly.

Aug 1, 2016 8:00 PM Read more >

Ucluelet's community champions crowned

Local citizen, volunteer and business of the year awards.

Aug 1, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

Tourism Tofino aims for new visitor centre

Local fixed roof accommodation providers support potential increase to additional hotel room tax.

Jul 29, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

Alberta builds wall against B.C. craft beer

Markup increased more than 1,000%, B.C. liquor policy point man John Yap says it may violate provincial trade agreement

Jul 29, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

Habituated bear in Ucluelet

CO urges West Coasters to keep garbage secured and wildlife wild

Jul 28, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

Muskrat love has got nothing on the Vancouver Island marmot

Scientists playing rodent matchmaker having great success rehabilitating Canada's most endangered mammal, but much more work needed

Jul 28, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

West Coast’s municipal salaries

Statements of financial information show local staff and council wages.

Jul 28, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >