Poll

The ‘Locks of Love’ fence, which had become a controversial litter magnet at Wally Creek along Hwy. 4 has been removed. (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure photo)

POLL: Are you happy to see the ‘Locks of Love’ fence removed from Hwy. 4?

Chain link fence had become a litter magnet at Wally Creek.

  • May 30, 2021
The ‘Locks of Love’ fence, which had become a controversial litter magnet at Wally Creek along Hwy. 4 has been removed. (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure photo)
Tofino plans to launch a pay-parking system around its public beaches, including this lot at Chesterman Beach. (Andrew Bailey photo)

POLL: Do you support charging a fee for parking at Tofino’s beaches?

Tofino set to charge a fee to park at public beaches.

  • May 23, 2021
Tofino plans to launch a pay-parking system around its public beaches, including this lot at Chesterman Beach. (Andrew Bailey photo)
Black Press Media file photo

POLL: Did you complete your 2021 census form on time?

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  • May 16, 2021
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Tofino’s fire chief and manager of protective services Brent Baker shows examples of the types of appliances that Tofino looks likely to make mandatory for all beach fires. (Screenshot from April 26 council meeting)

POLL QUESTION: Do you support banning beach fires not contained in a fire appliance?

Tofino set to implement appliance mandate.

  • May 9, 2021
Tofino’s fire chief and manager of protective services Brent Baker shows examples of the types of appliances that Tofino looks likely to make mandatory for all beach fires. (Screenshot from April 26 council meeting)
Ucluelet senior Ellen Kimoto beams with relief after receiving her first dose of the Moderna vaccine from community health nurse Zoe Jewell on March 24. (Nora O’Malley photo)

POLL QUESTION: Have you received a COVID-19 vaccination?

Have you received a COVID-19 vaccination?

  • May 2, 2021
Ucluelet senior Ellen Kimoto beams with relief after receiving her first dose of the Moderna vaccine from community health nurse Zoe Jewell on March 24. (Nora O’Malley photo)
(B.C. government photo)

POLL QUESTION: Would you like to see more enforcement of COVID-19 rules?

New COVID-19 restrictions have been announced as cases climb.

  • Apr 25, 2021
(B.C. government photo)
Ucluelet locals Rachael, Caroline and Tom enjoy refreshments on a sunny Monday afternoon at a picnic table dining area set up by the District of Ucluelet to help residents and visitors support local businesses while staying outside. (Andrew Bailey photo)

POLL QUESTION: Have you ordered take-out from a local restaurant this month?

Have you ordered take-out from a local restaurant this month?

  • Apr 18, 2021
Ucluelet locals Rachael, Caroline and Tom enjoy refreshments on a sunny Monday afternoon at a picnic table dining area set up by the District of Ucluelet to help residents and visitors support local businesses while staying outside. (Andrew Bailey photo)
(B.C. Government photo)

POLL QUESTION: Are you in favour of B.C.’s three-week ban on in-restaurant dining?

Dr. Bonnie Henry called the three week stoppage a “circuit breaker”

  • Apr 11, 2021
(B.C. Government photo)
From left, Food Bank on the Edge volunteers Barbara Millar, Laurie Bird and Annie Goertzen celebrated a heartwarming donation of 20 Easter baskets put together by local kids Percy Udell, Daphne Hurwitz and Kesler Taron alongside the food bank’s executive director Cris Martin. (Andrew Bailey photo)

POLL QUESTION: Are you doing something special for Easter?

Easter has arrived in Tofino-Ucluelet.

  • Apr 4, 2021
From left, Food Bank on the Edge volunteers Barbara Millar, Laurie Bird and Annie Goertzen celebrated a heartwarming donation of 20 Easter baskets put together by local kids Percy Udell, Daphne Hurwitz and Kesler Taron alongside the food bank’s executive director Cris Martin. (Andrew Bailey photo)
Ruby and Whitey Bernard joyously breathe a breath of fresh air after receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination on March 17 in Tofino. (Nora O’Malley photo)

POLL QUESTION: Do you plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you?

Vaccination clinics were held for seniors in Tofino and Ucluelet this month.

  • Mar 28, 2021
Ruby and Whitey Bernard joyously breathe a breath of fresh air after receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination on March 17 in Tofino. (Nora O’Malley photo)
The Pacific Rim Whale Festival launched into action on March 14 with free Kid’s Packs being handed out in both Tofino and Ucluelet. From left, festival volunteer Nikki Chamberlain helped sisters Hannah Rodriguez, 2, and Emma Rodriguez, 4, get their excited hands on bundles of festival goodies and buttons outside the Ucluelet Community Centre. (Andrew Bailey photo)

POLL QUESTION: Have you participated in any Pacific Rim Whale Festival events this season?

Festival runs from March 14-21.

  • Mar 20, 2021
The Pacific Rim Whale Festival launched into action on March 14 with free Kid’s Packs being handed out in both Tofino and Ucluelet. From left, festival volunteer Nikki Chamberlain helped sisters Hannah Rodriguez, 2, and Emma Rodriguez, 4, get their excited hands on bundles of festival goodies and buttons outside the Ucluelet Community Centre. (Andrew Bailey photo)
Tofino held a municipal byelection on March 6, electing Dan Law as mayor and Cathy Thicke and Jacky Challenger as councilllors. (Westerly file photo)

POLL QUESTION: Are you happy with the results of Tofino’s byelection?

Dan Law was elected mayor with Cathy Thicke and Jacky Challenger both elected to council

  • Mar 14, 2021
Tofino held a municipal byelection on March 6, electing Dan Law as mayor and Cathy Thicke and Jacky Challenger as councilllors. (Westerly file photo)
Have you made New Year's resolutions for 2021?

POLL QUESTION: Have you kept up with your New Year’s resolutions so far?

What have you resolved to accomplish in 2021?

  • Mar 4, 2021
Have you made New Year's resolutions for 2021?
Tofino is considering new restrictions around beach fires. (Westerly News file photo)

POLL QUESTION: Do you support a portable beach fire pit mandate in Tofino?

Tofino is considering new restrictions around beach fires.

  • Feb 28, 2021
Tofino is considering new restrictions around beach fires. (Westerly News file photo)
Ucluelet locals Sophia Lounsbury and Charlotte Norman had a blast sliding through the snow at Tugwell Fields during Saturday’s rare winter wonderland on the West Coast. (Andrew Bailey photo)

POLL QUESTION: Did you enjoy the rare snowfall in Tofino-Ucluelet?

The West Coast transformed into a winter wonderland last weekend.

  • Feb 21, 2021
Ucluelet locals Sophia Lounsbury and Charlotte Norman had a blast sliding through the snow at Tugwell Fields during Saturday’s rare winter wonderland on the West Coast. (Andrew Bailey photo)
Businesses continue to struggle under COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings. (B.C. government)

POLL QUESTION: Have you supported a locally owned restaurant in the past month?

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  • Feb 14, 2021
Businesses continue to struggle under COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings. (B.C. government)
Family Day is on Feb. 15. (Black Press file photo)

POLL QUESTION: Does your household plan to do something special for Family Day?

Does your household plan to do something special for Family Day on…

  • Feb 7, 2021
Family Day is on Feb. 15. (Black Press file photo)
(Tom Fletcher photo)

POLL QUESTION: Would you like to see B.C. close its border to inter-provincial travel?

Would you like to see B.C. close its border to inter-provincial travel?…

  • Jan 31, 2021
(Tom Fletcher photo)
A Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation guardian took this photo of dozens of vehicles parked along a forest service road in the Kennedy watershed. (Submitted photo)

POLL QUESTION: Would you like to see stricter enforcement towards illegal camping?

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  • Jan 24, 2021
A Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation guardian took this photo of dozens of vehicles parked along a forest service road in the Kennedy watershed. (Submitted photo)
(B.C. government)

POLL QUESTION: Would you report a neighbour in breach of COVID-19 regulations?

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  • Jan 15, 2021
(B.C. government)