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Westerly News Current oil spill response capability could be dwarfed by even a single oil spill on the outer coast of B.C., according to a new provincially-ordered study. Aimed at bolstering oil spill prevention and response to “world-class,” the first comprehensive study of vessel traffic off the BC coast was done by Nuka Research for the BC Ministry of Environment. The study doesn’t even take into account the planned federal government shutdown of Amphitrite Point’s Canadian Coast Guard MCTS and VTS Tofino Traffic. The industry-funded Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) is certified by Transport Canada as being able to respond to a 10,000-tonne spill. However, the worse case spill from a single vessel could shed 210,000 cubic metres of crude oil on the outer coast. “The 10,000t response standard falls well short of the worst-case discharge (or even a moderately bad spill, given the size of the vessels in the area,” the study found. “A large cargo ship would have the potential to release 12,000 cubic metres of its own fuel (roughly (roughly equating to 12,000t). The largest tanker cargo See OIL SPILL page 6
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Melody Sadler married into a Tofino surfing legacy.
Born with clubbed feet, she overcame obstacles at a time when female surfing
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was relatively rare, to become a
life-long surfer. Westerly News When Melody Sadler was born 47 years ago, a Saskatchewan doctor with revolutionary ideas for the time about how to fix clubbed feet early taught her parents to massage her feet and work the ankles while their baby daughter wailed, slowly shaping them around, each day, and putting on braces each night. By her teens, Sadler’s legs were muscular and balanced. A lingering tightness in her ankles meant she would never be a short-board surfer, however.
“When I married Harold Sadler in 1991, I married into a family of Tofino surfers. I mean they all surf – Harold’s mom Ruth, and Harold’s dad, Jim a Tofino surf legend who is no longer with us,” Sadler said. Her husband and his siblings surfed as kids in the 1970s. “When I first moved here there were only a handful of women who did stand-up surfing – it wasn’t easy See SADLER page 3
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The Tonquin Foundation in Tofino recently received $1,000 from Shell Canada’s Community service fund. Society member Bill Kinoshita said the money will be put towards a historical display that will tell a story specific to Clayoquot Sound. “We’re starting to document some of the history of Tofino and our hope is to be able to put this information on display for the public to see,” he said. The Tonquin foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes marine heritage within Clayoquot Sound. During a special meeting held last week the foundation’s board voted to change the name from Tonquin Foundation to the Tofino-Clayoquot Heritage Society. The new name is part of the society’s strategy to broaden its scope and open the door for increased community involvement. “We’re keeping everything with the Tonquin foundation we’re just widening it to include general history,” said the society’s vice-president Steve Bernard. “The Tonquin Foundation has been going for 10 years and it’s time to become more inclusive and not just marine focused.” Along with the new name will come a new space as the society is bringing a museum to the bottom floor of the Clayoquot Legion. The new space is centrally located making accessible to local history buffs. “This is a kick start, we’re reinvigorating the society,” Kinoshita said. Work on the new museum is underway and Bernard expects it will be ready to welcome patrons no later than the spring of 2014. He said he’s excited to see a centrally located history infuser come to fruition in Tofino. “Everybody’s been talking about it and it’s time to put all the talk into action before all the elders pass away and we lose our history,” he said. - ANDREW BAILEY reporter@westerlynews.ca
16 WEDNESDAY Recycling Day in Ucluelet. Wednesday 11:15 a.m-11:45 a.m. Story time for preschool children ages 3-5 . Ucluelet library at the Ucluelet Community Centre Strong Start, Ucluelet Elementary School, 8:35-11:35 a.m. Holy Family Church, 9:30am, 1664 Peninsula Rd. Ucluelet. Adults/Seniors Chi Gong, 10:30– 11:30am, UCC fitness studio. Preschool Play Group, 10am–noon, Tofino Community Hall. Youth Health Clinic Ucluelet, 10–11:30am, youth room, Ucluelet Community Centre (library entrance). Access to the health nurse 250-720-5471. Youth Health Clinic Tofino, 1–2:30pm, Coastal Family Place, 265 First St. Access to the health nurse 250-720-5471. Ucluelet Sunshine Club, 1pm, Forest Glen. All seniors welcome. Seniors Social Afternoons, 1:30-4pm, Tofino Legion. Free admission & refreshments. Dominos, crib, board games, pool, snooker & darts. Ucluelet library, Ucluelet Community Centre, open 1–6pm.
17 THURSDAY 10:17 Great BC Shakeout, District staffers will participate. Tsunami sirens, etc. 10:17 District of Tofino will activate CallOne system, tsunami sirens, emergency operations centre, emergency social services recep-
tion centre, fire department. Emergency facilities staffed, open for public to visit and discuss emergency preparedness. Geoff Johnson performs at FloatLounge at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, 7:30 p.m. Healthy Babies Program/Family Ties, 10:30am. Drop-in for expectant, new parents, Coastal Family Place, Tofino. Wickaninnish Community School’s StrongStart program. Monday and Fridays 8:45-11:45 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:30-1:30 Free community lunch, noon–2pm, Coastal Community Services Hub, Ucluelet. Info 250-726-2343. The Edge Youth Room, 3–6pm, Ucluelet Community Centre & Youth Nite at the Edge (cooking, movies, art projects & more), 6–8pm, $2. Tofino library, 331 Main St., 3–7pm. Pacific Rim Toastmasters, 7:30pm, Rm 1, UCC. Info: 250-726-2766. Drop-in Bingo, doors 7pm, early-bird 7:30–8pm, full games 8–10pm, Tofino Legion. Badminton, 8–10pm, USS gym. $2 AA meeting, 8pm, Holy Family Ch., 1663 Peninsula Rd., Ucluelet. 250-726-2712/4220.
18 FRIDAY Big Beach Theatre, Ucluelet Community Centre, 6 & 8 p.m., Turbo & The Wolverine. For details, see What’s On on the Westerly News Eat/ Play/Live Dining & Entertainment
Guide, Page 17. Black Rock Float Lounge Rodrigo Figueroa, 7:30pm Strong Start, Ucluelet Elementary School, 8:35-11:35 a.m. Tofino Library Storytime 11:30 a.m.-12 noon. 331 Main St. Preschool children with adult welcome. The Edge Youth Room, 2–6pm, Ucluelet Community Centre & Youth Sports Day, 3–5pm. Free. Holy Family Church, 7pm, 1664 Peninsula Rd. Ucluelet.
19 SATURDAY Black Rock Float Lounge Rodrigo Figueroa, 7:30pm Ucluelet library, Ucluelet Community Centre, open 10am–2pm. Tofino library, 331 Main St., open 10am–noon & 1–5pm. St. Francis of Assisi Church, mass 5:30pm, 441 Main St. Tofino. AA meeting, 7:30pm, St. Francis Church, 441 Main, Tofino. Open. Call 250-725-3446.
20 SUNDAY Christ Community Church, 10:30am, 1419 Peninsula Rd. Ucluelet. Grace Bible Church, 10:30am, Ucluelet Community Ctr., 500 Matterson Dr. Holy Family Church, 9:30am, 1664 Peninsula Rd. Ucluelet. St. Columba Church, 10:30am, 110 Second St. Tofino. Tofino Bible Fellowship, 10:30am.
21 MONDAY Strong Start, Ucluelet Elementary
School, 8:35-11:35 a.m. Floor hockey, 7–9pm, Ucluelet Seaplane Base Rec Hall. $2 drop-in. Indoor Soccer, 8–10pm, USS gym, $2 Competitive & drop-in darts, doors 7pm, play 8pm, Tofino Legion.
22 TUESDAY Theatre for Living presents “Corporations in our Heads” at Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre. Strong Start, Ucluelet Elementary School, 5-8pm Healthy Babies Program/Family Ties, 10:30am. Drop-in for expectant parents & new parents, Coastal Community Services Hub, Ucluelet Community Centre. 250-726-2224. Ucluelet library, Ucluelet Community Centre, open 1–6pm. The Edge Youth Room, 3–6pm, Ucluelet Community Centre & Girl’s Roller Derby, ages 13–18, 3pm, Seaplane Base Rec Hall. Youth night, 7-9pm, Tofino Legion. Free admission, snacks & drinks. Pool, snooker, foosball, hockey table, darts & board games. Supervision provided, parents welcome. St. Francis of Assisi Church, mass 5pm, 441 Main St. Tofino. Food Bank on the Edge, pick up 1–3pm, across from Ucluelet Rec. Hall, Seaplane Base Rd. AA meeting, 7:30pm, St. Francis Church, 441 Main, Tofino. Roller Derby Practice, 7-9pm, Seaplane Base Rec Hall. Basketball, 7–10pm, USS gym.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
TELUS PROJECT
Leaders: Fiber optic back on track, plus faster ‘surfing’ soon JACKIE CARMICHAEL
Westerly News Fiber optic cable next year – and some relief for the West Coast’s sluggish internet – is on the way, according to this week’s meetup between local leaders, Telus and BCHydro. Network BC, the Tofino and Ucluelet Chambers of Commerce and the Districts were at the meeting, said Ucluelet Mayor Bill Irving. At issue, an overrun into the millions on the cost of stringing new Hydro poles for the fiber optic, an issue that had Telus stepping back from the project in recent weeks. “They expressed concern with the cost overrun and how they’re going to deal with it. They were a bit vague at the beginning about what the next steps were, but by the end of the meeting there was sincere good will about finding a solution,” said Irving. Irving said the two companies
Ucluelet Mayor Bill Irving
laid out budgets in the fall of last year, and their boards approved them. “Because there was so much political pressure to move forward quickly, they underestimated the cost of bringing crews to the coast. They went back to their boards, and the boards said ‘There’s no sound economic advantage to pro-
ceeding, but we had made a commitment to the communities and we will honour that,’” Irving said. The companies agreed to try to find cost reductions and extra funds from somewhere, he said. Since the item has fallen off the budget tables, a new proposal will have to be worked up to let the boards know how it can work, “so they can start breaking ground in April or May of 2014,” Irving said. “I think the commitment is clear – it doesn’t matter what the economic factors are, we understand and we’re going to make it happen,” he said. Now it’s about timing. “The mandate they came away from the meeting with was to find a way, cost-wise, to start the project in 2014,” he said. “In the interim, they made a commitment to upgrade the microwave system so there’s a shortterm relief … That’s an interim step they committed to while they
“I left the meeting knowing that Telus, Hydro and the Province clearly understand the importance of high speed internet to our communities, but there is still some significant work to be done to find a solution to the current obstacle, namely the cost of the fiber build,” Osborne said. A smaller working group was struck between Telus, Hydro, the Province, First Nations and local communities to improve communication, to do some ‘pencil sharpening’ and to explore some additional sources of funds, Osborne said. “I’m cautiously optimistic that we will see the project back on track and I can accept a short delay so long as everyone stays committed to finding a solution and communicates excellently with each other,” she said.
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work on getting fiber optic hooked up,” he said. Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne said it was important to get all the parties in the room together last week, and it was the political pressure applied by West Coast communities that enabled the meeting to take place.
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Surfing, continued from Page 1 to find a flexible/comfortable wetsuit for women ... Actually, (my mother-in-law) Ruth told me that she thought it was just too difficult for most women to learn to stand-up surf then. With the equipment of the 70s-80s, I don’t blame her,” Sadler recalled. Melody looks up to her Sadler kin, especially her mother-in-law, an avid body surfer in whom she noticed traits she’s seen in other female surfers – more encouragement, less competitiveness. No pressure.. “I don’t think I would have done it without her – especially just getting comfortable in the water,” she said. “She is pretty remarkable, really – a resilient person. Understated, family-oriented – she knew how to get out there and have fun as well as look after her family,” Melody said. Melody didn’t take surfing seriously at first (meaning winter
surfing), but at 34, she had recently given birth to her third son, and Surf Sisters had been encouraging women to surf for a couple of years by then. “So, I said to myself: ‘You have given birth three times, and if other average women can surf, then so can you!’” With instruction for a woman’s point of view, she got her feet and rode her first waves. She started surfing in earnest - through the winter – when her husband or mother-in-law could watch the kids. “I often found myself to be the only surfer on all of stormy North Chesterman’s (this is only about 2001), so it was a bit scary sometimes, but I was pretty determined,” she said. “Having been born with clubbed feet, giving me very little bend in my ankles, I stick to riding longboards. I usually ride my thinner, narrower 9’0” Takayama- which
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has given me more confidence and maneuverability in the larger winter waves,” she said. She was forced to give up paddling because of shoulder injuries incurred in January and reoccurring back spasms after she increased surfing, but not stretching – difficulties she traces back to the clubbed feet she once had, but which never stopped her. Sadler fills in her outdoor time with her second most favourite activity – mountain climbing. “I feel that women’s surfing in Canada has grown so much in the last 15 years because of the welcoming attitude that is given to new female surfers,” she said. “I believe with the Canadian attitude, in Tofino particularly, of encouraging strong healthy women, we will continue to see an increase of the women in the surf at every level,” she said, adding that as the West Coast Surf
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Opinion
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What do YOU think? Go online to www.westerlynews.ca to answer this week’s poll question: What do you think about the collapse of this year’s sardine fishery (see Page 20)? a) Worried about how it will affect fishing families. b) Worried about environmental implications, like the humpback who feed on them. c) Worried about both commercial fishing and the environment and humpback whales. d) Sardines have a history of disappearing and coming back. It will be okay.
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Read The Westerly News next week for results of the online vote. Last week’s results: Asked “Should the Province of BC build stronger trade ties with Asian nations?” 58% said “Yes, of course; we need the markets for our goods.” 29% said “Only if marine traffic measures like the Coast Guard’s MCTS at Amphitrite Point are on duty; 13% said, “No, it’s too dangerous to the ocean to ship products.”
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What will the tide bring in? Not to be alarmist, but. As the driftage from the horrific tsunami that swept Japan in March 2011 begins to hit our shores, it’s time to ask hard questions about what else the tide could bring in. In last week’s District of Ucluelet municipal counJackie cil meeting, councilors Carmichael, reviewed a letter sent by resident Andrea Murray Editor who is concerned about stories coming out of Japan that nuclear plants damaged during the 2011 tsunami are draining nuclear waste into the ocean. “Our entire family spends much time in and around the water surfing,” Murray’s letter read. “As I watch my 4 yearold and 1 year-old play in the waves, I wonder what they are jumping in.” Westerly News reporter Andrew Bailey reports council agreed to forward the letter on to Ucluelet’s environmental See TIDE Page 5
LETTERS POLICY: The Westerly News welcomes letters to the editor. We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, taste, legality and length. We require your hometown and a daytime phone number for verification purposes. Letters must include your first name (or two initials) and last name. Unsigned letters and letters of more than 300 words will not be accepted.
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Thanks to hospital fundraiser donors Dear Editor, On Saturday, September 14th, 2013 the Tofino General Hospital Foundation’s Car Rally raised enough money to purchase a new bedside heart monitor for our local hospital. Over $28,000 was collected through donations, raffle tickets, silent and live auctions and entry fees to the Car Rally. The Tofino General Hospital Foundation thanks all who helped to make our Car Rally such an amazingly successful event. Janet St. Pierre once again challenged the competitors’ mental capacities with awesome questions! Everyone had a great time. The Car Rally was won by Team Brenda Schwab, Kim Botting and April Froment. Team “Shocker” came in second place, losing by a time fault. The team consisted of Bill McGinnis, Shig Kinoshita, Shannon Lorraine and Mathieu Roy. Best Costume team was “Las Chicas Locas” (Crazy Chicks) Lynn White, Brit-
tany Garland, Keane Hovi and Juhelle Stephens. The dinner following the Rally was delicious. It was prepared by the Legion Ladies Auxillary, members of St. Columba and St. Francis of Assisi Churches, Hospice and Bill McGinnis. Thank you Charles McDiarmid for being the auctioneer and volunteers Judy Hansen, Joan Grant and Toby Fraser. Congratulations to Dorothy Arnet who won the beautiful quilt so kindly donated by the Pacific Rim Quilter’s Guild. Finally a huge Thank You to the following donors: Tofino Co-op, Jamie’s Rainforest Inn and Whaling Station, Clayoquot Wilderness Resort , Marina West, Red Can Gourmet, Shelter Restaurant, Pacific Sands Resort, Crab Apple Floral, Sobo, Gabriola Studio, Rubios, Inner Harmony Cleaning, OCN Garden Centre , Mark Hobson, RPM, Virginia Wynth, Method Marine, Gale and Neil Botting, Storm Light, Beach Petal Flower Design,, Tofino Fishing and Trading, Pharmasave, Clayoquot Crafts, Tofino Pharmacy, Tofino Sea Kayaking, Patti and Don
Cameron, Creative Salmon, Eagle Aerie Gallery, Tofino Cake Studio, House of Himwitsa, Cox Bay Resort, Village Gallery, Sacred Stone Spa, Fiesta Taco, Schooner Restaurant, Tofino Saltwater Classic, Common Loaf Bakery, Chocolate Tofino, Mainstream Canada, Tony’s Pizza, Judy Gibson, Wickaninnish Inn, Pacific Rim Quilter’s Guild, Prester John’s Gone Band, Marnie Saunders. The Tofino General Hospital Foundation board
Governments must pay attention to AR5 On September 27 the International Panel on Climate Change released its 5th Assessment Report (AR5). The AR5 shows that “the human influence on the climate system is clear. This is evident from the increased greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, positive radiative forcing, observed warming, and understanding of the climate system.” The report highlights that the three biggest drivers of climate change are fossil fuel combustion, produc-
tion of concrete, and net land use change. These are things that we have direct control over; there is still time to forestall runaway climate change! While the AR5 leaves us with hope, our federal and provincial governments have done little, and current initiatives to increase tar-sands production will only further destabilize our climate. Federal laggards can be counteracted by local action. While climate change is impacting our region we have great opportunities for mitigating emissions and making land use policies that protect the natural resilience of our ecosystems to climate change. Old growth temperate rainforests sequester more carbon per hectare than any other type of forest globally. Protecting the old growth of Clayoquot Sound is not only globally important for climate stability, but the size of the area may just be enough to allow the local ecosystem to resist and adapt to changes including rainfall patterns, temperature ranges, and ocean acidity. Fragmented eco-
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Opinion II The Westerly News | Page 5
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 The first leadership lesson during the Leadership Vancouver Island retreat weekend was not in the curriculum, but the issue arose on multiple occasions and led to some great conversation. We discussed the following tools to help overcome the ‘worry bug’ that hits so many of us. The hour glass: Decades ago, Dale Carnegie spoke of the idea that your mind is like an hour glass. Just as only one grain of sand can pass through an hour glass at a time, only one thought can be in your mind at one time. Only recently has science begun to prove what Eastern cultures have known for centuries: Control your thoughts and you can overcome the greatest of obstacles. Shift worry to gratitude: I began with changing my negative thoughts to simple things like an elephant or a pineapple. After a number of years doing this, another shift in thinking happened. I began changing my thoughts to that of gratitude and it forced those thoughts of worry away even faster. I started to see worry for what it really was; concern without faith. Make yourself replaceable: So many leaders pull their personal value from their work and the feeling of being indispensible. But the dependence of your team can hinder you from working on the ‘big’ projects that can greatly impact your organization. Empower your team to succeed without you. The feeling of pride you will have from their success will far outweigh any feelings of insecurity. I was skeptical of these ideas for most of my life, but I am amazed at what is possible. Even if you apply just one of these ideas, I guarantee your life will change. It takes ‘normal’ people 21 days to change a habit; it took me 3 years. Trust me, you can do it too.
LETTERS, continued from Page 4 necessary for climate adaptation. Clayoquot Sound is the largest intact old growth area left on Vancouver Island. Protection is imperative; increasing regional resilience is just one of the reasons.
Sincerely, Emery Hartley, B.Sc. Agriculture and Environment Friends of Clayoquot Sound Campaigner
Stick In The Mud Open thanks supporters Stick In The Mud Landscaping and all those who share the dream of a Multiplex on the West Coast would like thank the fifty five golfers and eight Jr. golfers who played on the Sept. 21 in the Thirteenth Annual Stick In The Mud Open, West Coast Multiplex Fundraiser Golf Tournament. An estimated $6,000 was raised. A really big thanks to all the businesses in our towns who supported this event, as well as supporting all other local fundraising events. Without the constant generosity from local businesses it would not be possible to fund raise for local
causes to achieve, improve and assist within our communities. Please Shop locally and support local businesses so they can continue to support the community. A Huge Thank you to the tournament sponsors Creative Salmon, Coastal Flagging, Driftwood Gifts, Gibson Brothers’ Contacting, G&N Towing, Insideout Boutique, Long Beach Golf Course, L&A Grocery, Rod’s Power Marine, Shelter Restaurant, and West Pacific Seafood for their appreciated support year after year. Another large thank you to Clayuquote Wilderness Resort, Jamie’s Whaling Station, Long Beach Automotive, Long Beach Lodge, The Place Furniture Appliances Electronics, The Red Can Gourmet, RPM, Shelter Restaurant, Subtidal Adventures, and the Tofino Co-op, for their generous donations of auction items. A Special thanks to the volunteers, Rachelle Smith, Sandy Leslie, Donna Fraser, and Trudy Barr for their much appreciated assistantance. Also thanks to West Pacific Seafood for a lot of salmon, and of course thanks to Gibby and staff of the Long Beach Golf Course for their effort for a successful tournament.
OUR VIEW continued from Page 4 Again thanks to the following businesses and individuals who also contributed prizes to this event. Angie Gibson, Anne Grudbranson, Aquarium Adventures, Big Daddy’s Fish Fry, Blackberry Cove Book and Health food Store, Canadian Princess, CIBC, Elaine Killins, Grey Whale Ice Cream and Deli, House of Himwitsa, Khristy Gilbert, Kingfisher Industries, Live to Surf, Matterson House, MacDermott’s Insurance, Ocean Pet Supplies, Pacific Sands Beach Resort, Pacific Surf School, The Pharmasave, Pemberton Meadows Golf Club, Ucluelet Co-Op, Ukee Dogs Eatery, Ukee Rent- it Center, Ukee Scoops and Tours, Rachelle Smith, Reflecting Spirit Gallery, Rich Sanford, Scandals, Tofino Paddle board, Tofino Pharmacy, The Wickaninnish Inn, Windsor Plywood, West Coast Wild Zip Line, West Side Surf School, and Whistler Jetboating. All of the donations are greatly appreciated. My apologies if I have not recognized a business or individual that should have been.
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and emergency services manager Karla Robison to draft a response. “From the very beginning the issue of, particularly, radiation contaminant has been forefront in the questions the district asks,� said Mayor Bill Irving, noting Robison sits on BC’s Tsunami Debris Coordinating Committee’s Science and Monitoring committee. We applaud Robison for making connections with experts. We also continue to welcome visitors with Japanese connections who help us understand the impact the tragic events have had on Japan, and we feel deeply for hundreds of thousands of families there whose lives will never be the same. Now as stewards of the ocean who also depend on the bounty as well as the beauty of the West Coast waters, we reach out to hear from those who can talk about the reported drain of contaminated water from Fukushima nuclear plants damaged in the disaster. We’re ready from an update from international authorities, and for some definitive information from Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans. And with that stewardship in mind – and last week’s Nuka Research report that just one spill could overwhelm BY NINE TIMES the current clean-up capacity on the BC coast - we second Premier Christy Clark’s
call for improved ability to prevent and to deal with potential spills. However, Clark’s term “world-class� capacity is overkill. What we’re looking at here is not the Cadillac of marine traffic safety and spill response – we’re still waiting for the bare bones minimum. We need adequate equipment and back-up monitoring and clean-up capacity on the West Coast. ++ Meantime, there IS something we can all do. At 10:17 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, be part of the Great BC Shake-Out, a province-wide earthquake and tsunami preparedness drill. “Everyone needs to be aware of what need to do, because when the time comes, having practiced will help you go through motions of what you need to do,� said Kyla Emery, recreation assistant for the District of Tofino. Here’s a do-list from www. shakeoutbc.ca. Drop, cover and hold on – simple steps that you can practice to help protect yourself and your family in the event of a real earthquake. Then, make a simple family plan and talk about it as a family. Make an emergency kit with enough food, water and medications for 72 hours – and include your pets on the list. Touch base with a contact outside the province and agree everyone in the family connects with them if you get separated. Duplicate and safely store important paperwork – insurance, a list of key possessions.
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By the numbers: Quick facts on oil spill response capability in B.C. * The Alaskan Explorer was the largest tanker in BC waters in 2012, with a cargo capacity nine times larger than the spill volume to which WCMRC is required to be prepared to respond. * In all seven spill simulation scenarios, about 50% or more of the spill remains on the water at the end of the five-day simulation, after which time it becomes increasingly dispersed and hard to clean up.
* In 2010, 1,082 inspections were conducted nationwide, with deficiencies cited for 40% of ships inspected. Of the 443 ships cited for deficiencies, just 20 were detained. * On the BC coast, some 22 transits were recorded to be of vessels flagged to a country rated by the Paris MOU as having poorest safety ratings. * Over 54,000 vessel tracks were noted over the two-year period
from 2011-2012. The vast majority of vessel transits occur in southern B.C. * With the Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI), the government of Canada and the private sector have invested over $13 billion in infrastructure and development to foster expansion * From 2011 to 2012, the volume of traffic across all passage lines increased by approximately 17%. 110 million cubic metres of petrol-
eum per year move across the six passage lines that frame the BC coast’s 27,000km of coastline and 6,000 islands. * The Department of National Defence barge with side-sweep capabilities and Current Buster system is kept in Nanaimo. * Most of the boom in WCMRC’s inventory (nearly 80%) is protected water boom, rated to operate in wave heights up to 1.8m. Just 9% of the boom is open water rated
But it’s not just tankers. A single spill of persistent oil bunkers from a large cargo ship could exceed 12,000 cubic metres in any area of the coast. The coast is at risk from international shipping traffic not stopping at Canadian ports. “Vessels traveling the North Pacific Great Circle Route between Melody Charlie Photography Asia and North Paradise Seashell Motel America’s Pacific ports,
will pass near the west coasts of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii, even if traveling to or from US ports,” the study found. With the recovery of the US economy, increases in traffic through the Strait of Juan de Fuca to and from US ports poses a spill risk to BC waters, but those vessels are not required to pay WCMRC to support their mandated spill preparedness efforts. It’s also about domestic shipping. Fuel oil tank barges serve island communities, including Vancouver Island, and remote or isolated logging and industrial camps.
for use in offshore conditions, where wave heights can exceed 1.8m. * Most WCMRC and CCG spill response equipment is in Burnaby on the South Coast (the head office), Vancouver Island at Duncan, and in Prince Rupert. The nearest portable water skimmer is in Port Alberni or Port Hardy. - Source: Nuka Research study conducted for BC Ministry of the Environment.
Oil spill, continued from Page 1 volume, based on 2011- 2012 data, was 210,000 cubic metres in the Strait of Juan de Fuca or on the outer coast, or 127,000 cubic metres in the Georgia Straits,” it said.
In the north, the largest tanker cargo volume was 57,000 cubic metres, which is still more than five times the size spill for which WCMRC is required to be prepared.
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Study assumes Coast Guard’s MCTS at Amphitrite Point will stay open The study doesn’t even take into consideration the federal government’s planned shutdown of the Coast Guard’s Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) station at Amphitrite Point, which provides marine safety communications and co-ordination with rescue resources, vessel traffic services and waterway management, broadcast weather and safety information, and vessel planning support services. It rests on the assumption of the CCG’s five MCTS stations (Vancouver, Victoria, Comox, Prince Rupert, and Tofino, which is Amphitrite Point in Ucluelet) and three VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) zones (Vancouver, Prince Rupert, and Tofino). “VTS provides a means of exchanging information between ships and a shore-based center to promote safer navigational decision- making and reduce potential accidents,” the study reads. VTS personnel operating from MCTS centers monitor the movement of vessels using VHF radio and direction finding equipment, tracking computers, and, in areas of high traffic density, surveillance radar. Monitoring and prevention are high on the list of the study’s recommendations: “Knowing where vessels are and monitoring for any that may be traveling unsafely supports enforcement of mandatory vessel routing and can be used to alert a vessel if it is in danger of a collision, allision, or grounding,” it reads. It also recommends closure limits to reduce risk of accidents in extreme weather, and also limit the potential for spills to occur when no response would be possible. Special risks to sensitive areas (perhaps like the West Coast’s See RESPONSE page 7
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Events to raise funds for Tla-o-qui-aht language app
UCLUELET RCMP
Gap felt as McKinneys move on ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News Ucluelet is about to lose two of its finest as Const. Jonathan McKinney of the Ucluelet RCMP and his wife Angie, a member of the RCMP’s volunteer constable program, are moving to West Shore on Oct. 23. “Ucluelet’s been really good to Angie and I and as exciting as it is to move on to West Shore, it’s sad to leave such a great place,” said. McKinney. Ucluelet’s RCMP detachment is a limited duration post meaning members are posted elsewhere after four years. McKinney requested a slightly early transfer to be closer to his two children in Saanich by Christmas. Along with the blow to the local RCMP detachment, the McKinneys’
ade. He said community support for the local fire crew is “amazing” and the crew’s willingness to act is second nature. He cited a story from last week’s Westerly that quoted municipal Councillor Randy Oliwa who had hailed Above, Const. Jonathan McKinney and wife Angie. the fire crew’s response to a departure will be felt in Ucluelet’s house fire on Rupert Road. Volunteer Fire Brigade, on which “Oliwa said in the story last week both Jonathan and Angie served as we get pulled off of all sorts volunteer firefighters. “We had a great time with those guys,” McKinney said of the brigSee RCMP Page 19
Special to the Westerly News West Coast organizers are seeking to raise $30,000 for the development of a Smartphone Tlao-qui-aht Language Software App. The Tla-o-qui-aht Language Software App is intended to put the Tla-o-qui-aht Language within easy access of today’s youth and families on I Phones, IPods and other “smart” devices. Organizers say $30,000 is needed to pay for the development of the software. Other funds would be used for compensation for Elders for language mentorship, language immersion camps where the language is the medium for teaching rather than subject being taught. Language immersion camps may focus on areas such as: canoe carving, biology, sporting activities and
music video productions. Creative Salmon sponsored the initial research of the project, which allowed the production of the wireframes to show how the software would function. Clayoquot Biosphere Trust provided a $4,000 grant. “Changing the Legacy, Art Show & Silent Auction” is seeking artist contributions. Artist Keith Plumley contributed “Rainbow Around the Sun,” a three-foot burl carving towards the fundraising efforts. “I see it as vitally important to keep an ancient language alive that could otherwise be lost. I think a culture that’s a few thousand years old could have answers that, say, where a culture that’s only a See TLA-O-QUI-AHT Page 10
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UNESCO Biosphere) should be a consideration, the study found. While laden tankers voluntarily stay 50 nautical miles offshore of BC, additional exclusions should be considered based on a risk analysis and prioritization of sensitive areas. Geographic response plans (GRP) are location-specific strategies to protect vulnerable sites that are of particular ecologic or socioeconomic importance. GRPs can be designed to be implemented with locally available spill response resources, the study said. However, just designating a sensitive area isn’t enough. “A GRP intended to protect a wetland area with boom or vessels that will not arrive on scene for several days is unlikely to be effective,” it said. Among the study’s elements of a world-class system include “Vessel traffic is monitored and, in higherrisk areas, actively managed to prevent accidents” and “Rescue and salvage resources can be onscene quickly enough to be effective after an incident or spill.”
Federal , provincial response to the study Federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt welcomed the study, and pointed to the expected Tanker Safety Expert Panel review later this fall. “Our government shares a common goal with the BC government - the responsible development of resources to benefit all Canadians supported by a worldclass Marine Oil Spill Prevention & Response System,” Raitt said,
adding that the feds will increase tanker inspections; systematic surveillance and monitoring of ships; implementation of an incident command system; review of pilotage programs; new public port designations and scientific
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TOFINO RCMP REPORT
Woman alleges government plot to microwave her to death ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News On Oct. 3 around 8:35 p.m. police received a call from a local saying a woman may be in need of medical attention outside the Tofino Coop Gas Bar. The local told police the
woman had told her she was in the area to sign a petition regarding smart meters in Ucluelet, according to Sgt. James Anderson. The local thought this was odd because they were in Tofino not Ucluelet. The woman allegedly went on to say the government
had implanted a device in her chest that was microwaving her to death. The local told police she looked into the woman’s vehicle and saw a bottle of vodka on the passenger’s seat. Police were given a description of the woman
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and the vehicle but a search yielded no results, according to Anderson. He said RCMP are not aware of any person in Tofino that matches the description.
Man passes out in bank; refuses to leave Around 7 p.m. on Oct. 2, employees at the Tofino CIBC were about to lock up for the night when they discovered a man sleeping in the bank’s foyer. Attempts to wake the man proved moot so the employees contacted RCMP because they did not want to leave the man unattended, according to Sgt. Anderson. Police arrived but were also unable to wake the man who was determined to be heavily intoxicated. Upon investigation, police learned the man was under court ordered conditions not to consume alcohol. The man eventually woke up and was arrested. He spent the night in cells and was released the following morning with a promise to appear in court.
Alleged fraud attempt in Tofino A concerned resident contacted the RCMP on Oct. 1 to allege a man using the alias “Andrew James” had
attempted to scam him. The resident had received a text from a person he believed to be his niece advising him that James helped aboriginal people get rich, according to Sgt. James Anderson. Anderson said the resident was told he would receive $100,000 if he sent James $1,000. The resident was told to “friend” James on Facebook and then wait for a text message with instructions. The resident received the text message from a man identifying himself as Andrew that included a picture of a roughly 20 year-old man wearing a fake beard and a wig in an attempt to make himself look older, according to Anderson. Anderson said the resident believed everything sounded legit until James’ texts persisted and became pushy with messages reading “be fast please” and “there is a 5 o’clock deadline.” James told the resident to send the money through Western Union to Kapolei, Hawaii but the resident determined the deal was too good to be true and told James that he was not interested. The resident then alerted RCMP who congratulated him on making the right decision. An investigation is ongoing.
Wintry winds, alcohol near-fatal cocktail A woman spent the night at Tofino General Hospital after being found by police outside Tofino’s municipal hall intoxicated and suffering from borderline hypothermia on Oct. 1 around 12:45 a.m., according to Sgt. Anderson. A friend of the woman attended the Tofino RCMP detachment to notify police of the woman’s state and when police arrived they found her soaking wet and semi conscious. Anderson said the woman was unable to walk or talk when police found her.
Peeper on the lam Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who was seen looking into residences during the night of Oct. 1. Police were advised the man has been seen peeking into windows for the past two weeks. He is described as about 5’10” and wearing a black hooded jacket, according to Sgt. Anderson. Anderson encourages anyone with information regarding the man’s identity to contact the Tofino RCMP detachment at 725-3242. reporter@westerlynews.ca
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WHERE THE WINTER TAKES YOU
Salmon Beach nuptials: Here comes the (surprise!) JACKIE CARMICHAEL
Westerly News With its many scenic backdrops, the West Coast is up there on the list of Canadian places to get married. For part-time Salmon Beach resident Lance Bishop and his family, it was – although he didn’t know it at the time. They were back on the West Coast in September 2009 when the end of a busy day turned into nuptial bliss. “People knew about it – everybody but me,” Lance said. Her surprise-the-groom wedding was running four hours behind, and Cyndy was getting worried. “I am watching the weather change from beautiful to rain over the hours - Lance has no idea and was getting perturbed with me
Lance and Cyndy Bishop take the plunge on Salmon Beach as “Hitchhike” Mike Gitelman does the honours.
as I was getting more anxious as time and weather kept creeping in,” she said. Once everyone was in place, she broke the news to Lance. “I was covered in chainsaw oil and sawdust, and Cyndy said, ‘We’re getting married in half an hour and you better get changed,’” he recalled. “It took her about six minutes to convince me – then she said, ‘Now you’ve got 24 minutes, you really better go get changed.’” He did. “In 24 minutes I was down there with a grin on my face – which, come to think about it, hasn’t gone away since,” Bishop said with a chuckle. Their sky pilot was a Ucluetian whose tales of hitchhiking have riveted international audiences is also a licensed marriage com-
missioner - “Hitchhike” Mike Gitelman. “Hitchhike Mike comes over, and he’s got his marriage commissioner book in one hand and a sixpack of Lucky in the other,” Bishop recalled. An American friend, Four Arrows, was on hand to perform a shamanic wedding ritual as well. “It was just a casual, very cool afternoon,” he said. “I had talked about if we ever did get married, I wanted it to be on the water. Hitchhike Mike made it cool and fun - it was my type of wedding,” he said. The event was a memory the Penticton family won’t forget. Their son recalls “when we got married at Salmon Beach,” the elder Bishop said. editor@westerlynews.ca
‘Hitchhike Mike’ leads petition drive to keep RCMP’s Van Camp in Ucluelet JACKIE CARMICHAEL
Westerly News If the RCMP work for us, we should be able to pick them. That’s Mike Gitelman’s proposition; the long-time Ucluetian, known to many as “Hitchhike” Mike, is passing around a petition that would keep Const. James Van Camp here past his traditional four-year stint. “He’s been here for four years, he put in to stay an extra year and was granted it. He put in another request … they were told yes he can, then he got his papers saying he’s being transferred in May,” Gitelman said. Van Camp seems like a nice person who has gone out of his way to introduce himself, Gitelman said. “He’s a wonderful part of the community … He has a family that lives here and I’d hate to see them sent to Surrey or somewhere terrible like that,” he said. “I’m sure it takes a while to get used to the community and get to know everybody – it could take four years,” he said. The bigger question for Gitelman is why can’t a community have a say as to who their RCMP is. “As a community, we spend a lot of money on the RCMP. Why can’t we pick and choose? We’ve had some crappy ones, and when we get a good one, why can’t we hang onto him if he wants to stay?” Gitelman said. “And it would be nice for the community if we could pick and choose our RCMP. It would make them responsive to us. After all, we are their employers,” he said. As of Friday, he had 110 signatures, with almost everyone signing, Gitelman said. And if we get an RCMP member we don’t care for? “Then someone can start a petition to get rid of them,” Gitelman said. editor@westerlynews.ca
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CULTURAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL
PRAS celebrates West Coast’s Nuu-chah-nulth traditions At the recent annual Pacific Rim Arts Society Cultural Heritage Festival, a wealth of Nuu-chah-nulth tradition was on display at sites all over the West Coast, attracting talent a from a number of regional First Nations groups. At right, Leonard Sumner singing and talking to high school students at Ucluelet Secondary School PHOTOS COURTESY MARK PENNEY AND GILLIAN NICOL
Above, Jason Titian, Ahousaht First Nation with CHF sign. Left, Vi Mundy, Barbara Touchie, and Wish-key talk about family regalia in the Kwisitis Visitor Centre Below, Victor Michael West, Tlingit First Nation carver Above, Gisele Martin, Tla-o-quiaht First Nation speaking on First People language Right, Gordon Dick, Tseshaht First Nation, carving in the lobby of the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort.
Tla-o-qui-aht language app events, continued from Page 7 couple hundred years old hasn’t brushed on yet. For me, friends of mine that have lost that language, but have a few words left, the what little I know, I find really beautiful ... And all that insanity where the language was taken with the residential schools,” Plum-
ley said. “I feel really good about contributing to an effort that could potentially rebuild our legacy together, in part, by giving language back to the real little kids,” he said. A week-long fundraiser is slated with events set for
Nov. 1-7. Art contributions towards the Silent Auction are still being accepted, as are gift certificates to restaurants or hotel stays or other items. A series of events are planned at Inkwis Arts and Culture in Tofino, Nov. 1-8, West Coast Art Show & Silent Auction.
Nov. 2, 1 p.m. – opening ceremonies with Tla-o-quiaht Singers & Dancers; 6 p.m. “We Still Live Here” film and panel discussion. Nov. 3, 6 p.m. “Nuu-chah-nulth Worldview in Language Revitalization” with Gisele Martin. Nov. 4, 5-9 p.m. Qu-aas Food Sampler, local
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LEADERSHIP VANCOUVER ISLAND
Ahousaht adventure perfect classroom for training leaders ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News A successful introduction weekend in Ahousaht earlier this month has hopes running high for Leadership Vancouver Island’s first West Coast chapter heading into next week’s first official Leadership Day. Samantha Hackett, an employee of Long Beach Lodge in Tofino said the weekend was a great place to start the Leadership program,” she
our participants are,” he said. The students put in some classroom time but also took advantage of Ahousaht’s scenic backdrop and experienced the Walk the Wild Side Trail. The Ahousaht experience was highlighted with a cedar brushing ceremony. “I had chills the entire time and I love that, that’s when you know something’s having an impact,” Manmohan said.
See LOCAL VOICE: Ricardo Manmohan, page 4 said. “We were able to learn about a local community, their culture and history that many of us would never have gotten the chance to while exercising and expanding our minds.” Ucluelet’s director of parks and recreation Abby Fortune said the weekend had a positive effect on her. “I was reminded that part of leadership is the challenge to discover your intentions in life,” she said. “This weekend had such a profound effect on me. I realized that I hadn’t taken the time to reflect on my own life in about six years,” said Sara McArthur of Jamie’s Whaling Station. “Sitting in Ahousaht with a group of fantastic people, most of whom I had never met before I found inspiration to both to take time for myself and to really take part in the community that I adore.” Ricardo Manmohan said the community welcomed the budding leaders “with open arms,” and added that, “It was amazing how welcoming people were. “I am humbled by how amazing
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‘Grandma, it’s ME’ scam hits Ucluelet, targets elders JACKIE CARMICHAEL
Westerly News A sick scam preying on elders has hit the West Coast. A Ucluelet resident we identify
here as Marie got a call from a young man in distress this week. “Hello, Grandma, it’s ME,” he said. The fellow claimed to be in distress after an accident, and
needing $3,000 wired to him immediately. He was embarrassed, and begged her to keep it a secret from other family members. “My mother had been hit by this
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phone number I can reach you at?” Encouraged, the fellow persisted with his asks. “I really need some money, Grandma,” he said. “Which hospital are you in?” she asked. “My nose hurts so much I can’t think straight,” he dodged. Eventually, Marie lost her patience and cussed the fellow out on the phone. “I just lost it,” she said. When someone tried the ruse on Marie’s elderly mother, the Ontario woman had been on the way to the bank to wire the money when Marie intercepted her. “Here’s my mother, with Stage 4 cancer, trying to amble down the hall to get to Western Union,” Marie recalled. “Somewhere out there is an man or lady with a grandchild they’d dearly love to help if they’d only call, and these people are preying on that. It upsets me terribly to know someone unscrupulous enough to do this to a senior,” Marie said. “It breaks my heart.” editor@westerlynews.ca
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West Coast’s Clarkson to be in tsunami documentary ‘Lost and Found’ ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News Peter Clarkson has been turning marine debris into art since 1998 and his work to beautify the West Coast’s coastline while creating his pieces has evolved into a passion that earned him a prominent role in an upcoming documentary. The movie is called Lost and Found and Canadian filmmakers Nicolina Lanni and John Choi began working on the project in 2012. “These guys are real pro experienced filmmakers so it’s a great honour to be working with them,” Clarkson said. “It’s unbelievable for me. It’s both a great honour and an incredible experience.” The film initially intended to examine the devastating earthquake and consequential tsunami that rocked Japan in 2011 but gradually focused on the efforts being made to return lost items to Japan. “Once the movie got going they went over to Japan for about three weeks and were filming there and I think the story evolved and changed a bit from that experience,” Clarkson said. “One of the
things they came away from Japan with were the people of Japan couldn’t believe there was so much interest and so much empathy from North America and communities like ours.” This direction led the film crew to the West Coast’s tsunami debris initiatives and the filmmakers hooked up with local leaders to include local flavour in September. “They decided to come over here to include that in their story; what we’re finding here and what we’re doing.” Ucluelet’s emergency and environmental services manager Karla Robison and local volunteer Steven Holland were also interviewed for the film. “The story about the tsunami really rings home here, it hits very close to home to all of us living here,” he said. He said locals will be interested in the movie because it will show the ocean-linked relationship the West Coast shares with Japan and how the tsunami has highlighted this relationship. “We’re kind of ground zero for what’s arriving here and all the work that’s been done and the awareness in the community,” he
said. “This looks a little bit behind it and asks those questions—What is this fascination we have? Why is it important to us to collect this and return these items—which I think tell us a lot about ourselves.” After Clarkson was interviewed for the film in Tofino, he traveled with the film crew to Washington State where he was introduced to the “king of the beachcombers” John Anderson who welcomed Clarkson into his coastal cabin and his beachcomber museum. “Meeting John Anderson in Washington was incredible, he took me into his home and showed me his cabin; we went beachcombing together and shared lots of stories,” Clarkson said. “This whole experience is creating new opportunities for me and a new network of people. My world is expanding quickly because of that and it’s a great feeling because I’m really passionate about working with marine debris.” Anderson showed Clarkson a volleyball he had found that is signed by a number of people and is believed to have floated over See DOCUMENTARY, page 14
West Coast artist Peter Clarkson and one of his works.
TOURISM TOFINO SURVEY
Visits from US, international way down compared to a decade ago JACKIE CARMICHAEL
Westerly News A new survey of Tofino visitors shows visits from Americans and international guests are dramatically down over the past decade. However, the study shows visitors from around the Island and the rest of the province are way up, and they’re finding their way on recommendations from past experience and those they know. A joint project of Tourism Tofino, Tourism Nanaimo and Vancouver Island University, the summer 2013 survey of almost 500 guests showed 40% came from elsewhere in BC but off Vancouver Island, representing an uptick of more than 100% in this group since 2003. 21% came from Vancouver Island, representing more than 100% growth; 28% came from elsewhere in Canada (not B.C.), representing 15% fewer over the decade. Visitors from the States were down to 7%, a steep 50% drop; international visitors were down more than 75%, to 4% from the previous 23%. The study had some other insights to visitor behavior. Visitors spent 9 nights away from home on average, with 71% saying Tofino was the main des-
tination. The only region on the Island that had more average nights spent was the North Island. Average number of nights by accommodation type: 11 for stays with friend or family member, 5 at vacation rental/guesthouse; 5 at campground; 4 at resort or lodge; 3 at hotel/motel, 3 at a hostel; 1 on a personal boat, 1 at a bed and breakfast. When it was time to eat, 73% said grocery stores and 73% also identified casual restaurants. 41% said fast food/takeout, 29% pub or lounge, 28% said fine dining. The top activities were foodrelated (66%); 63% shopping; 57% hiking; visiting Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, 48%; surfing, 44%; whale watching, 35%; kayaking/canoeing, 19%; cycling, 18%; visiting Hot Springs Cove, 16%; fishing, 13%; bear-watching, 12%; visiting Meares Island Big Tree Trail, 12%; bird watching, 12%; boating, 11%; attending festivals and other events, 10%; attending Aboriginal attractions or events, 7%; flight seeing by plane or helicopter, 4%; golf, 4%. For tourism attractions, beaches topped the list at 96%; local shops/ boutiques, 83%; national or provincial parks, 77%; walking trails,
60%; museums/art galleries, 44%; municipal parks, community hall, theatre, 26%; Saturday market, 25%; brewery, 23%; historical sites, 21%; gardens, 19%; First Nations facilities or events, 18%; Ucluelet Aquarium, 13%; playgrounds and water parks, 10%; skateboard park, 5%; bike skills park, 2%. Satisfaction with performance exceeded the importance of all features; top features cited included scenic beauty, atmosphere, outdoor recreation, friendliness of people, coastal climate, safety, value for money, quality of accommodation, attractions, easily accessible location, variety of dining options. Shopping opportunities performed well also, but Tofino visitors found them less important (2.7 on a scale of 5.) Daily group spending on average was $637 a day, with an average of $238 spent on accommodation, $130 on entertainment, $125 on meals, $73 on transportation and $70 on shopping. Group size, 46% traveled with partner; 25% with a friend; 23% brought children under 19; 6% traveled alone; 1% with organized group or tour. 16% said they brought a pet on their trip. Visitor age decades were fairly
evenly distributed, between 16-20% each between 19 and under to 59 years old. Just 10% were between 60-69 years old and only 3% were 70 and above. In terms of planning, 41% planned the trip 1-6 months in advance; 12% planned it for more than 6 months; 24% between one week and a month; 14% up to a
week in advance; 9% were spur of the moment. The top sources of trip planning information were tourism/ destination sources, 57%; previous personal experience, 56%; friends and relatives, 45%; peer-reviewed and social media sites, 19%; social media/facebook, 19%; other website.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING You are invited! The Westcoast Community Resources Society has been providing services for westcoasters for over 20 years! Our AGM is on Thursday, October 24th, 2013 and we’d like you to be there. It starts at 7:30 on the lower level of 564 Campbell Street in To¿no. There will be a brief update from Programs in our organization, snacks and beverages. We are always looking for new board members! Call 250-726-2343 for more information or an application package.
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FINANCIAL COLUMN
Harvest reminders for feeding your ďŹ nancial portfolio’s growth BRITTANY LARSEN
Special to the Westerly News It’s harvest time again. Of course, harvest season may not mean that much to you if you don’t work in agriculture. Nonetheless, you can learn a lot from those who do — especially in your role as an investor. Here are a few of these lessons to consider: “Feed� your portfolio. Through the proper combination of fertilizers and irrigation, farmers seek to maximize the growth of their crops. And if you want to give your
portfolio the opportunity to grow, you need to “feed� it with the right mix of investments. This generally means you’ll need to own a reasonable percentage of growthoriented vehicles, such as stocks and stock-based securities. Keep in mind, though, that the value of these types of investments will fluctuate, sometimes sharply — and there’s no guarantee you won’t lose some or all of your principal. Be patient. Crops don’t grow overnight. Farmers know that they will put in countless hours
of work before they see the fruits of their labours. And they know that, along the way, they will likely experience setbacks caused by a variety of issues: too much rain, too little rain, insect infestations — the list goes on and on. When you invest, you shouldn’t expect to “get rich quick� — and you can expect to experience obstacles in the form of bear markets, economic downturns, changes in legislation and so forth. Continuing to invest for the long term and focusing more on long-term results than short-term success can help you as you work toward your objectives. Respond to your investment “cli-
mate�. Farmers can’t control the weather, but they can respond to it. So, for example, when it’s been dry for a long time, they can boost their irrigation. As an investor, you can’t control the economic “climate,� but you can make adjustments. To illustrate: If all signs point to rising long-term interest rates, which typically have a negative effect on long-term bond prices, you may need to consider reducing your exposure, at least for a while, to these bonds. Diversify. Farmers face a variety of risks, including bad weather and fluctuating prices. They can help combat both threats through
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West Coast Winter Music Society The West Coast Winter Music Society, a small volunteer group, is delighted to present the 14th season of the Winter Music Series in Tofino. The shows are bigger than ever and showcase a wide range of talent, from classical to jazz and roots. All concerts are held at 7:30 p.m. at the Clayoquot Sound Theatre. Up first on Friday, Nov. 8, is THE BILLS! This extraordinary quintet is renowned among folk music fans of all ages for their instrumental virtuosity, lush vocal arrangements, exuberant live performances, evocative songwriting, and refreshingly innovative interpretations of traditional tunes from around the globe. The Bills third CD, Let Em Run, was nominated for the Canadian JUNO award for Roots/Traditional Album of the Year. Saturday, Nov. 30, eight singers from MUSICA INTIMA, internationally renowned for their warm, engaging stage presence, impeccable musicianship, and unique perspective on ensemble singing will grace the stage, having earned a reputation as Canada’s most exciting vocal ensemble. Saturday, Jan. 25, the creative, dynamic drummer, KELBY MACNAYR, presents great jazz with special guest artists. Final group of artists will be announced closer to the performance date. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, LORRAINE MIN. This Steinway Artist and critically acclaimed pianist has impressed audiences worldwide with her artistic brilliance
and virtuosity. Cited by the New York Times for her “impeccable phrase-shaping,” Min’s pianism inspires with indelible musicality and finesse. Saturday April 5, 2014, the series ends on a high note with soprano REBECCA CAINE accompanied by pianist Robert Kortgaard as she presents an evening of musical theatre, with songs from Broadway and the opera. Rebecca has starred in My Fair Lady, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and many other musical productions.
The series is made possible with the sponsorship of local businesses, especially accommodation providers, and the BC Touring Council and the BC Government, the District of Tofino and of course, our loyal subscribers. Subscriptions are on sale for $90. Email westcoastwintermusic@ gmail.com or call 250-725-4455. Single tickets will be for sale the week before each concert at Mermaid Tales Bookshop.
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Bluegrass, Black Rock: Mandolin virtuoso John Reischman here Nov. 30 Special to the Westerly News
structions from the bluegrass repertoire, and compelling original tunes. As a bandleader, he’s toured the Jaybirds all over Canada and the States. Known an understated visionary, the kind of master craftsman whose music is virtuosic without being flashy, Reischman has just turned out his first solo instrumental album in thirteen years.
For fans of bluegrass and new acoustic, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is bringing in a true treat. John Reischman will be at the Black Rock for Bluegrass Night. One of the premier mandolinists of his generation, he’s a master instrumentalist capable of swinging between re-inventions of traditional old-time tunes, decon-
“Walk Along John� is a celebration of his seminal influence in the world of bluegrass and “new acoustic music,� a movement he contributed to with Tony Rice in the 1980s. A new generation of musicians has now grown up playing his tunes at jams and obsessing over his recordings. Chris Thile of The Punch Brothers joins John on the opening tune “Itzbin Reel,� an
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early composition of John’s that Chris has been playing since the age of 8. Eli West, from Cahalen Morrison & Eli West, listened endlessly to John’s recordings while studying in college and guests on the album as well. Other next gen star players on the album include Sam Grisman and Mike Barnett from the young grasscore band The Deadly Gentlemen, and Canadian clawhammer banjo king Chris Coole. They’re joined by oldtime fiddler Bruce Molsky, innovative banjo genius Tony Trischka and star bluegrass guitarist Kenny Smith. Reischman’s compositions, many of which have become jamming standards, run the gamut from the old-timey “Little Pine Siskin� to the bluesy (in the Dock Boggs sense) “Gold Mountain Blues,� the eerily modal “Ice on the Dogwater,� the blazing Bill Monroe tribute tune “Joe Ahr’s Dream,� and the softly gentle waltzes “Anisa’s Lullaby� and “A Prairie Jewel.� John’s compositions shine here because he has the subtle ability to draw out the true heart of the melody. “John Reischman approaches the mandolin with unprecedented musicality... his concept of tone, sense of melody and attention to detail continues to astound not
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only students of the instrument but the entire contemporary folk community,� said Thile. “John is one of the unsung heroes of contemporary mandolin. His playing reflects years of experience and thought. Understated elegance is what I’d call it. He’s one of the very few that gets a big sound out of his seemingly small instrument,� said David Grisman. West Coast bluegrass faves Left at the Junction will open for Reischman. Tickets $40, on sale now.
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WEEKLY CROSSWORD
What’s On Movies this week at Big Beach Cinema - Ucluelet Community Centre: Turbo - Friday, October 18 at 6pm He’s fast! He’s furious! And a freak accident might just help a garden snail achieve his dream: Winning the Indy 500. Family fun. Voices of Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti. Animated, Rated G. The Wolverine - Friday, October 18 at 8pm. When Wolverine is summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, he is embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons. Hugh Jackman. Rated 14A, 126 minutes. $6 - adult; $4 - under 12. +++ Geoff Johnson performs at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort’s Float Lounge Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. +++ Theatre for Living brings no actors, play or script to its Oct. 22 performance of “Corporations in our Heads” at Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre. The press release says it will be “Joked by” David Diamond. “The interactive performance is expected to take more than 2 hours, and is brought by Clayoquot Action and Clayoquot Community Theatre Association. +++ Black Rock Music Series presents BBQ Blues Sat., Oct. 26, music by Ross Neilsen Band and Left at the Junction. $49 includes taxes, grats. +++ Grant Lawrence will plug his new book, The Lonely End of the Rink: Confessions of a Reluctant Goalie Grocery (Douglas & McIntyre, $26.95), a Ucluelet combo of hockey lore, Canadian music history and personal anecdotes. The author of “Adventures in 1738 Peninsula Road, Solitude,” Lawrence spent part of a 250.726.4337 ph/fax planeride on Bobby Orr’s lapon the way to Game 3 of the famous Summit Series between the Soviet Union and Canada in 1972.He will show a slideshow and film at Tofino Community Theatre on Sat., Oct. 26 at 7pm. +++ Flea Market Halloween Howl coming up Thursday, Oct. 31 at Seaplane Base Rec Hall. 7:30 p.m., fireworks at 9. +++ Clayoquot Oyster Festival is on its way. Nov. 13-16. How do you like yours? +++
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Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
GOVERNMENT
Conservative MP Lunney won’t seek re-election JACKIE CARMICHAEL
Westerly News Citing changed-up electoral boundaries, Conservative MP Dr. James Lunney announced Friday he won’t seek re-election in 2015. Thanks to population growth and redistribution, there will be 6 new B.C. seats in the next Parliament, including one on Vancouver Island.
“This is good for BC and for Vancouver Island. Unfortunately, the dynamics of redistribution split the Nanaimo-Alberni riding right down the middle; it has the effect of appending 50,000 people that I have represented in Nanaimo and Lantzville with Nanaimo south of the ferry terminal and Ladysmith while the rest of the riding peels north to include Courtenay,” the
13-year MP said. “Since the final decision was announced, I have spent considerable time reflecting on the new realities and the impact of the realignment. As I read it, if I choose A over B or B over A, it will of necessity divert a disproportionate measure of my time away from half of the people and region that I have represented for the past five terms and am
mandated to represent for the next two years,” he said. “Since I am unwilling or unable to reconcile these interests, I have come to the conclusion that I am better to complete my mandate focussing on Nanaimo-Alberni and open the door for others to seek a mandate in the next election under the reconfigured alignments,” said Lunney, who was first elected
in 2000 under the banner of the Canadian Alliance, the predecessor to the Conservative Party. He will retire with a $75,000 per year, indexed pension. The federal riding changes also splits the current Nanaimo-Cowichan riding held by NDP MP Jean Crowder. Her office said Friday that Crowder has not yet made a decision as to her political future.
A trail by any other name (wouldn’t confuse people) ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News A trail by any other name Tofino’s Lighthouse Trail may be in store for a new name because it is a source of frustration for visitors who walk the trail expecting to see a lighthouse. The Leonard Island Lighthouse was once visible from Tonquin Park but trees have since grown up around it leaving no lighthouse views along the trail, according to Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne. “Generally people think they’re going to come upon a lighthouse or they will see a lighthouse and then another source of confusion is the lighthouse loop which is part of the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet,” she said. No alternate names are on the table yet but the district’s lighthouse trail committee raised the idea of changing the trail’s name to council and council asked the committee to return with alternative monikers. “Council is very sensitive to
the fact that the name has been around for quite a while and it was selected after a contest was run with elementary school students,” Osborne said. “Nobody wants to jump out and change the name quickly but at the same time it’s causing a lot of confusion for visitors on the trail.” Osborne said locals and some municipal councillors have raised the name as a concern and that several days ago she herself was presented with a front row seat to the confusion the name is causing. “A lovely couple from England stopped me and asked if I was local and I said yes and they said ‘could you please help us, where is the lighthouse,” Osborne said. “So I explained where Leonard Light is and why we can no longer see it… They were frustrated.” Mayor to talk salmon stock Mayor Josie Osborne was appointed as council’s representative on the recently struck Clayoquot Salmon Roundtable. The roundtable’s terms of ref-
erence were drafted in May and state that its purpose is to “engage with government and stakeholders to build partnerships towards developing best practices for the recovery and sustainable management of Clayoquot Sound’s wild salmon population.” “With my fisheries and biology background I’m looking forward to being able to participate,” Osborne said. Coun. Dorothy Baert will serve as the district’s alternate representative.
Clarity needed to speed up development A public hearing will be held to discuss a proposed rezoning that would allow a 22 unit housing development to be installed at for 1140 Pacific Rim Highway. The application for the development first landed on council’s desk in August 2005. “It’s been a long time and obviously there have been a few
hiccups along the way,” said Mayor Osborne. Council had nixed plans to give the proposal a third reading during a meeting in May of this year because of a perceived lack of community-benefiting amenities included in the application. Osborne said district staff has since met with the applicants and the applicants have agreed to allow the district to move a portion of Tofino’s Multiple Use Path over from the edge of the highway to an area on the applicants’ property and to hand one of the development’s units over to Tofino’s affordable housing program. The amended application will face public opinion at a hearing scheduled for a later date. Osborne noted the lengthy process the developers have been put through since first handing their application in in 2005 and said clear communication is needed between applicants, council, and district staff to prevent propos-
als that will not be approved from traveling too far along the process. She hopes the district can come up with a way to clear up confusion that she feels is creating prolonged waits for developers whose applications are not immediately approved. “What we should be trying to, all of us council, proponents, and staff, is build a really robust proposal that’s likely to go through,” she said. “It can be very confusing; there can be quite a bit of back and forth. It’s something I’ve been concerned about since I started and I’m hoping to see some changes with the way we handle planning matters like this…A lot of back and forth where things take years and years is not good in my mind.” She said developers are encouraged to meet with individual councillors before submitting an application to discuss any concerns their proposals may raise. reporter@westerlynews.ca
Ucluelet council notes: Some fed up with plant noise RCMP, continued from Page 7 we get pulled off of all sorts of different things to help with the community and we don’t bat an eyelash at that, that’s just something that we signed up for and we’re totally 100% prepared for that pager going off for somebody needing our help,” he said. The West Shore RCMP detachment polices a number of communities including Langford, Colwood and Metchosin. There are about 80,000 people living within the detachment’s jurisdiction, compared to about 1,600 in Ucluelet. “I’m looking forward to meeting new people down there and the challenges that the detachment will be throwing my way,” McKinney said.
ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News Residents of Eber Road are fed up with the amount of noise coming from a nearby fish plant. Council reviewed a letter, dated Oct. 2 and signed by 13 residents, and received a presentation from Lance Blackwell who spoke on behalf of the residents. Blackwell noted the letter’s signatures were penned by long-time locals with 10 to 55 years in Ucluelet under their belt. “This isn’t a knee-jerk reaction to any kind of noise that’s happening at the plant,” he said. “Everyone who has signed this has a history and a perspective as to what’s been happening at the Eber Road fish plants.” He said he and his wife Marilyn have lived in the area for 17 years and opened a Bed and Breakfast in 1999.
“It has affected our business this year” he said noting he has had guests leave because of the noise. “They specifically cited in emails to us that they were leaving because of the excessive noise and that’s just never happened before.” There are two fish plants operating on Eber Road: Ukee Ice and Neptune Ice. Blackwell said Ukee Ice has taken significant noise reducing steps in light of residents’ concerns by putting rubber floormats on their ramps, turning off the backup lights of their forklifts, and providing employees with communication devices so they don’t have to yell to communicate with co-workers. Neptune Ice has not been as receptive and is producing too much noise, according to Blackwell who cited civil laws that guarantee residents reasonable comfort and suggested a potential
lawsuit could be in the works. “We are concerned enough that we would consider pursuing this civilly because we do have rights as taxpayers to enjoy our life and our property,” he said. “What we would prefer is that we could come to a compromise with the owners of Neptune ice.” The district has a bylaw that mandates businesses must take precautions to limit noise. “I believe this was brought to the attention of Neptune Ice and in fact we have found the noise to have had increased,” Blackwell said. “I’m asking if council could at least make Neptune Ice aware of the fact that there are bylaws in place…I don’t believe the effort their making is reasonable at this point to sequester or eliminate noise; they just don’t believe they need to do it.” Ucluelet Mayor Bill Irving
thanked the delegation. “I’m pretty comfortable in thinking you wouldn’t be here if this wasn’t abnormal and, like you suggest, disrespectful of the neighborhood,” he said. Council passed a motion to schedule a meeting with the two plants to go over the complaints and come up with solutions. Council also reviewed a letter signed by 11 residents of Ucluelet’s Water’s Edge development that alleged loud noise is stemming from trailer refrigeration units parked outside the OK Ocean Fisheries plant since June. The plant is on Harbour Crescent and some Water’s Edge residents claim they can hear the noise loudly inside their homes even with their doors and windows shut. Council agreed to schedule a meeting to speak with the plant’s operators.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Sardines disappear again, leaving fishery and humpback whales hungry THE TIMES-COLONIST
VANCOUVER — The $32-million commercial sardine fishery has completely collapsed this year on the B.C. coast. The sardine seine fleet has gone home after failing to catch a single fish. And the commercial disappearance of the small school-
ing fish is having repercussions all the way up the food chain to threatened humpback whales. Jim Darling, a Tofino-based whale biologist with the Pacific Wildlife Foundation, said in an interview Monday that humpbacks typically number in the hundreds near the West Coast of Vancouver Island in summer. They
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