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Ukee’s first responders locate senior 87-year-old tourist found at resort after two-hour search

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Ucluelet first responders located a missing senior after a roughly two-hour search on June 1.

Const. Josh Roda of the Ucluelet RCMP told the Westerly News the 87 year-old tourist was taking an afternoon stroll around Big Beach with two other individuals, but had walked ahead towards Black Rock Resort where they were staying and went missing.

Roda said the woman suffered from dementia and had Andrew BAiley photo stitch And BeAch: chantal Kerr, Veronika miralles sanchez, Katherine thomas and Kelby holmes had a blast during a gone missing before. stitch and Beach night at ucluelet’s AnAf hall last week. stitch and Beach nights are held on the last wednesday of every month in ucluelet and the fourth sunday of every month in tofino. the events give locals karma-boosting opportunities to help reduce local plastic consumption by creating re-useable fabric bags. email kelby.jane@gmail.com for more info.

“We’re very happy to have a great result.”

Hanjin cleanup funds released

- Const. Josh Roda

First responders, including Ucluelet’s Volunteer Fire Brigade, West Coast Inland Search and Rescue and the RCMP immediately began combing the area around the resort conducted a roughly two-hour search for the female before locating her sleeping in a different room within the resort.

“We’re very happy to have a great result,” Roda said.

“It was a fantastic response by Search and Rescue and the Fire Department. Ucluelet is so blessed to have them because they volunteer their time to come out and do this.”

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve to share $72,000 with neighbours Andrew bAiley

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Good news came out of Ottawa last week as some much needed clean-up funding was finally released by the federal government.

The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve has received $72,000 to help clear the mess left by 35 styrofoam-insulated shipping containers that spilled off a cargo ship off Long Beach on Nov. 3.

The ship belonged to South Korean company Hanjin Shipping, which was going through bankruptcy proceedings at the time of the incident and, through those proceedings, was ordered to pay $72,000 to Canada’s federal government to assist with cleaning the debris their containers brought to local shores. That money was held up for several months, much to the chagrin of West Coast MP Gord Johns, but the Park Reserve announced on May 30 that it had received the funding.

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West Coast markets shine Ucluelet’s launches as Tofino’s hits its stride

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Two markets beautified an already picturesque West Coast weekend and local artisans and vendors will keep the good times rolling through summer’s sunshine.

Ucluelet’s market season celebrated a successful launch on Sunday while Tofino’s has hit its stride with a third successful showing on Saturday.

“We’re really excited to be starting the new market season again,” Ucluelet Sunday Market coordinator Katherine Loiselle told the Westerly News amidst the market’s warm and welcoming June 4 bustle.

“We have a great new board this year that we’re working with and it’s through a lot of hard work from some very generous people that we’re able to really pull a great, organized season together.”

Ucluelet’s market has been held on Friday nights since its inception in 2012, but has switched to Sunday afternoons this year in an effort to attract more vendors and browsers.

It will be held every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ucluelet’s Village Green.

“I really can’t say enough about the spot. The Ucluelet waterfront in itself is an amazing attraction,” Loiselle said.

“Having the market down here is really just a great way to enhance this already amazing community space, bring visitors down here as well as really give the community a place to meet on a Sunday afternoon showcasing our super talented local artisans and vendors.”

“It is truly a gathering place for our community.”

- Anne Weeks

Tofino’s market delivers a delightful variety of local wares from fresh produce to candles, soap, photography, art, jewelry, blown glass, carving, clothing and massages to Tofino’s Village Green every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The vibrant scene includes live music, workshops and kids’ activities.

“It is truly a gathering place for our community, a place to see our friends, watch our kids play and support our local artisans,” Tofino Market coordinator Anne Weeks told the Westerly.

“There’s no better place to visit and chat than in the sunshine on the Village Green, surrounded by hard-working, creative entrepreneurs sharing their amazing talents and gifts.”

She said the market offers a solid illustration of Tofino’s “authenticity” and promotes the strength of the community’s local arts and food cultures while adding another lure that attracts visitors to the area.

“It drives visitation and enhances the visitor experience, while promoting the eclectic character and artisans of Tofino,” she said, “I think the popularity of markets in general has increased over the years, people like the idea of buying local and, thanks in part to our support from Tourism Tofino, it is becoming wellknown that Tofino has a vibrant, eclectic market worth checking out.”

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environment

Knotweed attacks riparian area Andrew bAiley

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A stubborn patch of Japanese Knotweed has been wreaking havoc on a riparian area near Ucluelet’s Big Beach for the past several years and the Central Westcoast Forest society is upping its fight to contain it by bringing herbicide into the fray.

“We don’t want this to be here in our community and we don’t want it to spread anymore,” CWFS staffer Emily Grubb told the Westerly News.

Japanese Knotweed is an aggressively invasive species that grows tall, three-metre-high, bamboo-like stems.

It grows quickly, outpacing native vegetation and blocking needed plant-life from the sun. Patches of it can spread Andrew BAiley photo rapidly and leave little room for other CwFS staffer emily Grubb stands in a patch of Japanese Knotweed near Big Beach. species to grow, which is a significant problem in riparian areas that require and digging up the knotweed’s roots, is because they have such large rooting native vegetation to stabilize the sur- which can grow into elaborate systems systems,” she said. “The slower we can rounding soil. roughly seven metres underground, but kill it, the more likely it is to get down “Even though [knotweed] has a very that effort was unsuccessful. into the roots and have bigger success.” large rooting system, it doesn’t act as “Unfortunately, with knotweed, any Locals are invited to help infuse very good stabilization for the stream little pieces that are left behind can the area with native plant species at a bank because it is quite loose and frail,” easily lead to more plants growing,” planting day event scheduled for June Grubb said.

Grubb said. “Now, we’ve turned to the 24, which will serve as a celebration for “What we want is for native plants to use of herbicide to help remove, control the knotweed removal project’s launch. grow up big and strong in the riparian and contain this knotweed.”

The event will run from 1-4 p.m. area.”

She said CWFS will administer the “It’s going to be incredibly exciting The Central Westcoast Forest Soci- herbicide slowly, roughly three times a and it’s a great way to learn about invaety tried to kill the Big Beach knotweed year over the next three years. sive species and how harmful they can patch in 2013 by excavating the area “The idea of slowly killing the plant be to our local ecosystem,” Grubb said.

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behest of the west

Wolf Advisory should mean no dogs ‘Be smart don’t start.’

‘Too much smoke will leave you broke.’

‘Tobacco companies kill their best customers.’

The world isn’t short on catchy slogans to steer us away from cigarettes.

Smokers are well aware of the ridiculousness of their habit.

We’re forced to look at particularly gut-wrenching pictures every time we reach for our packs and the science is all too clear that we’re hurting our health, our bank accounts and our loved ones.

We’re all quitting too. It’s a tough slog—a andreW bailey Journal of Clinical Pathology study conducted in 2005 suggested it took over 30 quitting attempts for many smokers to kick the habit—but the smoke section is clearly emptying out at an impressive rate.

I’m not so sure slogans can take direct credit for the decline, though they do give ammunition to non-smokers looking to throw judgemental quips our way.

Public perception is powerful and slogans strengthen stink-eyes.

The kicker however was forcing us out of bars, pushing us away from doors and then out of public places altogether.

That took away the social aspect of it all and frankly made smoking hard to do.

No one wants to leave a good bar conversation or key televised sports moment to blacken their lungs.

Slogans are catchy, but the rules get the point.

‘Scare don’t stare.’

‘Keep wildlife wild.’

‘A fed bear is a dead bear.’

When it comes to coexisting with animals, the West Coast isn’t short on slogans.

We’re not short on desire either.

Nobody around here wakes up one morning wanting to habituate a predator. Carelessness or ignorance are the excuses, not malice.

No one’s cackling as they leave their garbage unsecured, or let their dogs run loose in the Park Reserve.

We’re all aware that we share this peninsula with a variety of fascinating and awesome animals. If we didn’t like being around them, we’d move. This isn’t the land of opportunity; life’s easier in other places. Our nature keeps us here.

We’re all trying to coexist. It’s a tough slog, but we’ve made strides.

We don’t doom nearly as many bears as we used to and, knock on wood, it looks like Ucluelet might have a nice little success story to celebrate. A bear recently wandered through our community and appears to have found its way back to the forest without getting lured towards any left-out attractants. That would be something to cheer if we weren’t all throwing our angst at each other and searching for whom to blame in the wake of a killed wolf. Throw any anger you have towards the Park Reserve’s staff out the window.

It’s misguided nonsense to suggest that the folks who have committed their lives to careers in wildlife conservation would want to end the life of any animal they’ve signed on to protect.

This is a problem we caused and forced them to deal with.

It is mind boggling though that the leashed dog the wolf attacked was in the Park Reserve to begin with and it’s bizarre that the bosses of those same people who chose careers in wildlife conservation aren’t taking more of a lead and laying some enforceable laws down.

We need a dog ban.

Park Reserve staff can’t enforce the leash laws. It’s proven beyond a reasonable doubt to be impossible for a variety of reasons. They’ve had years to try to make it work. It’s time to give up on that.

No one’s entirely sure who came up with the ‘Insanity is doing the same thing twice and expecting a different result’ quip first, but it’s an apropos adage here.

The Park Reserve’s unwillingness to drop a ban-hammer on dogs during the summer, or at least the shorebird window, is as perplexing as it is frustrating. It’s a legitimate shame that the dog-ban they implemented in the wake of a wolf attack in March lasted only a few days.

What is a Wolf Advisory if dogs are still being welcomed?

Slogans are great at giving locals ammunition to put tourists in line, but, while those slogans have helped, they need some help themselves.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

policy

UFN adopts living wage

Annual General Meeting

All Nation’s employees to make at least $20.11 an hour

Andrew bAiley

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A The Ucluelet First Nation officially adopted a living wage policy on Thursday.

Beginning June 1, all hourly employees of the Ucluelet First Nation’s government will be paid at least $20.11 an hour.

“As a Treaty Nation, we are free to make our own decisions, in accordance with our own laws,” said the Nation’s president Les Doiron through a June 1 les Doiron media release. “We are no longer a ward of the Federal Government and dependent on INAC...The Treaty affords us the ability to make decisions—such as the living wage policy—that makes a positive difference in our community.”

Doiron championed the Nation’s implementation of a living wage policy and said employees should not have to work two or three jobs to make ends meets.

“This living wage policy is huge for our people,” he said. “The cost of living is extremely

high where we live and I wanted to ensure our people do not suffer unfairly as a result. That is why I made adopting a living wage policy a priority. The new living wage is really going to make a difference for our people.”

Celena Cook, an employee with the Ucluelet First Nation government, said the living wage would allow her to spend more time at home.

“It means I won’t have to work a second job and I can spend more time with my family including two young kids.,” she said.

He said the Ucluelet First Nation is the second First Nation in Canada to implement a living wage policy and joined Vancouver, Huu-ay-aht First Nation, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Parksville, New Westminster and Quesnel as one of eight local governments in B.C. to have one.

Living Wage for Families Campaign organizer Deanna Ogle cheered the Nation’s decision.

“By paying a living wage, the [Ucluelet First Nation] Government is demonstrating a strong commitment to the economic health of the community,” she said. “A living wage policy is a powerful expression of the community value of caring for one another.”

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ROAD CLOSURES Please note the following road closures on Sunday, June 11 for the 18th Annual Edge to Edge Marathon: • Closure of Fraser Lane and Cedar (in front of Village Green) from 7 am – 2 pm on race day • Road closures for approximately 90 minutes starting at 8:30 am on Cedar and Bay Thank you for your patience!

HALF MARATHON: 9:00 am at the Village Green 10 KM: 9:30 am at the Village Green

AWARD TIMES 10 KM: 11:00 am at the Finish Line HALF MARATHON: 11:30 am at the Finish Line

Exciting weekend en route Andrew bAiley

andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

The summer season is up and running and so to will be the tourists themselves.

The West Coast is sprinting towards another Edge to Edge event in Ucluelet.

This year’s event will be held on June 11 and feature a half-marathon as well as a 10-kilometre race, with both routes boasting treks along the Wild Pacific Trail.

Edge-to-Edge is organized by the Ucluelet chamber of commerce and recently hired chamber manager Erin MacDonald is thrilled to take her first crack at hosting the event.

“The Edge to Edge has been a long standing tradition in our local community,” MacDonald told the Westerly News. “This is the 18th year that we have been putting on this event, and while it has changed and evolved over the years, it has always been a big source of community pride, bringing volunteers and businesses together to help showcase the best of the west coast to our guests.”

She acknowledged the biggest change this year is the axing of the full 42-kilometre marathon and said it was a tough event to let go of in 2017.

“It was not an easy decision to cancel the full-marathon this year, but due to ongoing maintenance in the [Pacific Rim National Park Reserve], we felt that it would be better to scale back our efforts this year so that our racers could run the proper route and not have to double up on some sections,” she said. “There were some complaints about doubling up on some areas of the route last year, so we want to ensure the experience for our racers is as positive as possible. This is only a temporary switch and we look forward to offering the full marathon again in future years.”

She touted the Edge-to-Edge event as a valuable boost to local businesses.

“The Edge to Edge has always been a big economic driver for our community,” she said.

“We are thrilled to be welcoming close to 350 racers and their families to the West Coast for this event, and have been encouraging racers to stay and explore Ucluelet once the race is wrapped up. We have racers joining us from across the country and around the world, so it is a great opportunity for local business owners to connect and engage with our guests.”

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Westerly Graduation

That’s a Wrap!

Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

We wish you all the best on your graduation day & always.

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members of Ucluelet Secondary School’s Class of 2017 stopped by the art room last week for sneak peak at their grad board. the school’s graduation celebration takes place this Saturday at 2 p.m. in the USS gym.

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GRADUATION OPENS LOTS OF DOORS. But we’ll always leave a light on for you.

Congratulations Grads of 2017!

Community gets set to cheer Class of 2017 at June 10 ceremony NORA O’MALLEY

nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca

It’s graduation weekend for Ucluelet Secondary School.

“Graduating is a huge milestone,” said graduating class member Keirstyn Mclorie.

“You’re in school for like half of your teenage-growing-up-stage and then you just get thrown out into the world and

you have to figure out your [stuff] pretty much. I’m excited to do that.”

Mclorie, who was elected by her class to illustrate the 2017 grad board, plans on pursuing a career in equestrian training. It’s a unique ambition to be sure and she’s not the only one in her class with special skills.

There are the athletes: Ucluelet’s champion wrestler Mayben Crabbe, Tofi-

no’s surf star Kalum Temple, and volleyball queen Talia Corlazzoli.

The artists: Jaiden George who’s heading to Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver and Claire Kemps who made an inaugural painting sale at ArtSplash! this year. The entertainers: Ian Brittain who is renown for his pop-and-lock dancing ability.

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2017!

GRADUATION 2017 Wednesday, June 7, 2017

“Your schooling may be over, but remember that your education still continues.”

- Author unknown

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

“Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

CO Ucluelet Secondary School Building on Potential, Transitioning to Success

!

N GR A S N DUATIO

FROM ALL OF US AT UKEE DOGS 1571 IMPERIAL ROAD UCLUELET, 250-726-2103

Matthew Auld “To become a registered nurse at VIU, join the Reserves.”

Ian Brittain “I have found that it is the small everyday acts of ordinary folk that keeps darkness at bay.” - Gandalf

Talia Corlazzoli “Friends are way too overrated.

They bring down your GPA”.

- Giordano Corlazzoli

Mayben Crabbe “I want to become a Veterinarian and to learn different art forms.”

Hana Dixon “I want to become a nurse.”

Tristen Flanagan “If we cannot change the direction of the wind, we can adjust our sail”.

Karemarena Frank

Congratulations to the 2017 Graduates!

from Black Rock Resort.

We have taught you DARE, played Paintball with you, cooked for you at BBQs, and given you rides Home.

Grads, please Continue to Make Us Proud!

Ruth Gallic

Jaiden George Braiden Gibson “To attend Emily Carr University in “To be a heavy duty mechanic.”

Vancouver.”

2017

Evelina Hansen “My plan is to go travelling, experience new and exciting things, and go to college or university to major in Psychology.”

Sean Hayes “Education will take you places, so get all your work done and graduate.”

Tyler Krueger Claire Kemps “My future plans are to attend VIU “ Long live the kru.” for general studies.”

Grayson Krzykala

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Kal Lazar “Travel this planet.”

Hailey Martin “My future plan is to study psychology.”

Suzie McCarthy “I hope to work in either a restaurant and or bakery.”

Keirstyn McLorie “Sign legal documents with a glitter pen!”

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Makaela Michael “Going to join the RCMP or go to Veterinarian school.”

Sylvia O’Brien “I want to become a Neurosurgeon.”

Kalum Temple Lillian Williams “Surf, love, travel, play music, help the environment, and be a good parent.”

Congratulations to the Graduation Class of 2017 Ucluelet Secondary School

Wishing the 2017 graduates all the very best in the future! cermaq.ca

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2017!

GRADUATION 2017 Wednesday, June 7, 2017

“Your schooling may be over, but remember that your education still continues.”

- Author unknown

The Westerly News | Page 9

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

“Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

CO Ucluelet Secondary School Building on Potential, Transitioning to Success

!

N GR A S N DUATIO

FROM ALL OF US AT UKEE DOGS 1571 IMPERIAL ROAD UCLUELET, 250-726-2103

Matthew Auld “To become a registered nurse at VIU, join the Reserves.”

Ian Brittain “I have found that it is the small everyday acts of ordinary folk that keeps darkness at bay.” - Gandalf

Talia Corlazzoli “Friends are way too overrated.

They bring down your GPA”.

- Giordano Corlazzoli

Mayben Crabbe “I want to become a Veterinarian and to learn different art forms.”

Hana Dixon “I want to become a nurse.”

Tristen Flanagan “If we cannot change the direction of the wind, we can adjust our sail”.

Karemarena Frank

Congratulations to the 2017 Graduates!

from Black Rock Resort.

We have taught you DARE, played Paintball with you, cooked for you at BBQs, and given you rides Home.

Grads, please Continue to Make Us Proud!

Ruth Gallic

Jaiden George Braiden Gibson “To attend Emily Carr University in “To be a heavy duty mechanic.”

Vancouver.”

2017

Evelina Hansen “My plan is to go travelling, experience new and exciting things, and go to college or university to major in Psychology.”

Sean Hayes “Education will take you places, so get all your work done and graduate.”

Tyler Krueger Claire Kemps “My future plans are to attend VIU “ Long live the kru.” for general studies.”

Grayson Krzykala

FREE Ice Cream to USS Grads

Be safe, Ucluelet RCMP 1705 Peninsula Road

Marcel, Jarett, Matt, Gaylene, Carrie, Steve, Josh & Jennifer.

250-266-0605

NEW Savory & Sweet Crepes Fresh Waffle Cones & Ice Cream Sandwiches Hot & Cold Beverages * Non-Dairy & Gluten Free Options

Kal Lazar “Travel this planet.”

Hailey Martin “My future plan is to study psychology.”

Suzie McCarthy “I hope to work in either a restaurant and or bakery.”

Keirstyn McLorie “Sign legal documents with a glitter pen!”

CONGRATS ON THIS HAPPY DATE! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE BRAVER THAN YOU BELIEVE, STRONGER THAN YOU SEEM AND SMARTER THAN YOU THINK! 250-720-7028 1-800-600-1718 www.judygray.com

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Makaela Michael “Going to join the RCMP or go to Veterinarian school.”

Sylvia O’Brien “I want to become a Neurosurgeon.”

Kalum Temple Lillian Williams “Surf, love, travel, play music, help the environment, and be a good parent.”

Congratulations to the Graduation Class of 2017 Ucluelet Secondary School

Wishing the 2017 graduates all the very best in the future! cermaq.ca

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All the Best to the 2017 USS Grads!

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Keirstyn mclorie outlines the mountain lion she drew for her graduating class. It took mclorie about a week and a half to complete the grad board.

All welcome to ceremony on Saturday continued from page 7

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And, the leaders: Tyler Krueger was the driving force behind student council, Brayden Gibson who excels at construction, and Sylvia O’Brien who wants to pursue a career in medicine.

USS grad supervisor Mike Chapman believes this year’s class is unique.

“They all have immensely varied interests and really honed in on refining their talents in those interests and those fields,” he said. “We have kids that are making movies, making board games, getting out and kayaking and then we have some kids that are into science and planning events stuff like that.”

Although Mclorie said USS was a nice and well-connected school to attend, she was notably excited for grad day.

“I know there are some kids in our class that are a little bit nervous, but, I mean, I’m ready to just dive in,” she said. “I’m excited to see what life has to offer.”

“The grads out here are different then any of the other grads out there.”

- Mike Chapman

Chapman encourages all members of the community to join in on the grad celebration by attending the schools graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. in the USS gym.

Everyone is welcome.

“It’s a fun time. The grads out here are different then any of the other grads out there,” Chapman said. “It is truly a celebration of every student’s individuality. If you haven’t experienced one, they are a sight to behold.”

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Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Summer 2017 Meeting Schedule The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional Hospital District (ACRHD) Board of Directors will meet as follows during the summer months: JUNE 14TH, 2017 – ACRD & ACRHD Board Of Directors Meeting Time: 1:30 pm Location: Uchucklesaht Tribe Office, 5251 Argyle Street, Port Alberni BC JUNE 28TH, 2017 – ACRD Board of Directors Meeting Time: 1: 30 pm Location: Regional District Board Room, 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni, BC The ACRD will present their 2016 Statement of Financial Information for the ACRD and ACRHD at the June 28th meeting, including audited Financial Statements.

The Financial Statements are available for public inspection at the Regional District Office during regular office hours or the website at www.acrd.bc.ca.

JULY 26TH, 2017 - ACRD & ACRHD Board Of Directors Meeting Time: 1:30 pm Location: Regional District Board Room, 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni, BC

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Choir director Sophie l’homme brought out the best in her 70 voices strong chorus at the Ucluelet Community Centre on Sunday evening.

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West Coast choirs delight Heartwarming spring concert draws excited full house

NORA O’MALLEY

“It went really well.”

nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca

The Ucluelet and Tofino choirs joined voices on Sunday night for a heartwarming performance in front of a packed audience.

Sunday’s show was the first of two spring performances. The next concert is set for 7 p.m. on Monday, June 12, at the Royal Canadian Legion in Tofino.

“I’m so blessed to have a full-house for sure,” said choir director Sophie L’Homme adding that, out of the 70 singers, about half of them had never done a show before.

“It’s always so stressful. A lot of people it was their first experience performing. It went really well.”

The program opened up with a couple gospel-influenced songs and two beautiful solo performances by L’Homme and Ornella Cirella singing ‘Oh Freedom.’

Then the choirs smoothly segued into a touching rendition of ‘After The Storm.’

- Sophie L’Homme

“Robert Love decided to write a little text and read it to us. He read it to us at the beginning of the rehearsal and we all cried,” L’Homme said.

“It’s a very particular song. It’s a song about hope and singing it together is just like a family,” Without giving too much away, the audience was treated to a serenade by Nicholas Johnson and a solo rap song by Xavier Boisjoli-Morin.

The final number hit an upbeat note with a rendition of ‘You Gotta Have Faith.’

L’Homme promised that Tofino’s performance would be even better.

“We broke the show so it will be more relaxed and, I think, the Legion show will be awesome for sure,” she said.

Tickets to the Tofino concert are on sale at Caravan Beach Shop in Tofino or Blackberry Cove Market place in Ucluelet. People can also purchase them at the door.

AUGUST 23RD, 2017 -- ACRD & ACRHD Board Of Directors Meeting Time: 1:30 pm Location: Regional District Board Room, 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni, BC Agendas for the above meetings will be available for viewing on the Regional District’s website www.acrd.bc.ca at least 48 hours prior to each meeting.

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THIS WEEKS ANSWER

HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, remaining quiet about how you truly feel about someone will not be helpful this week. It’s better if you unleash your emotions and let your loved one know the truth.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Your dedication could be the key to putting things back on track at work, Taurus. After a little turbulence, everything will work out once more with you on task.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, profound change is never easy, but you have to give it a try. Start slowly with little things that may not affect you as much, then build up to bigger changes.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You may be feeling invincible this week because you haven’t run up against much resistance lately, Cancer. Just don’t believe everything will be a piece of cake.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you are on a roll this week, and everything you encounter puts an extra spring in your step. Just don’t get so engrossed in your progress that you forget others.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your creativity is overflowing this week. This proves a boon to anyone who has asked for your assistance with party planning, decorating or other creative pursuits.

SUDOKU

CLUES ACROSS 1. Formed by burning tobacco 4. Luxury automaker 7. Religious residences 12. Crusaders 14. Puzzled 15. In a curt way 18. Selling tool 19. Solid material 20. Gold 21. Thick piece of something 24. Pouch 27. “Wonder Years” actor Fred 30. Strong and healthy 31. Waste matter 33. Apply lightly 34. Type of squad 35. Secret political faction 37. Mock 39. Immoral act 41. Early Syrian kingdom 42. Neutralizes alkalis 44. Loud, confused noise 47. Sweet potato 48. Yemen’s largest city 49. Farm state 50. Bird’s beak 52. Measures distance 53. Pacify 56. Spanish noble 61. Lodging supplied for public convenience 63. Womanized 64. Not divisible by two 65. Monetary unit

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this week you feel more comfortable working with others in a group than you do on solo projects. This reinforces to others that you are a team player and a valuable asset.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Others won’t stand in your way this week, Scorpio. You are a productivity powerhouse, and you are ready to overcome any and all obstacles.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may be tempted to throw in the towel when things are not going your way. Give the situation a little more time before you make a foolhardy decision.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Others realize you are willing to put in long hours when you see the possibilities for a positive return, Capricorn. Share this enthusiasm with others and they might reciprocate.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Continue to be that steady rock that others can rely on, Aquarius.

The waters could get a little choppy this week, and others will need a strong anchor to get them by.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, sharing your opinions may not scare off others, even when they don’t agree with your views. Continue to be open and honest.

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INFORMATION

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, June 19th at 5:00 p.m.

Food Bank Distribution Centre Sea Plane Base Road

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Cermaq Canada is currently looking to fill the new permanent, full-time role of Crew Boat Operator within our Saltwater Department based out of our Tofino operations.

BYLAW SERVICES OFFICER 1 Position, Permanent, Full-time Wage: $27.26 per hour (less 10% during probation period) C.U.P.E (local 118) Application deadline - June 23, 2017 at 4:00 pm For full details and to apply visit: www.ucluelet.ca/community/community-notices Apply with email to: info@ucluelet.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

DISTRICT OF TOFINO Box 9, 121 3rd Street Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

The District of Tofino is seeking to fill the position of Daycare Assistant on a temporary basis. The term of this position is July 3, 2017 to August 14, 2017.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.73 plus 14.8% in lieu of benefits and statutory holidays and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement.

The deadline for applications is 4:00PM on June 16, 2017.

What you’ll be doing: • Perform scheduled and ad-hoc crew runs and supply runs between Tofino and the Seasites • Ensure the safe transportation of staff and contractors • Maintain a well-equipped and clean vessel • Operate a crewboat in various weather conditions, including rough waters Your qualifications: You currently possess or are capable of holding the following vessel operator certifications: SVOP (Safe Vessel Operators Proficiency) MED-A3 (Marine Emergency Duties – A3) ROC-M (Radio Operators Certificate – Maritime) You have first aid knowledge and certification (preference for Marine Basic First Aid) • You have basic boating mechanical knowledge and experience • Your local knowledge of the area would be considered an asset

We’re Hiring.

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A copy of the job description is available on the District’s website at www.tofino.ca.

Applications may be sent to: Kimi Henderson District of Tofino Email: children@tofino.ca

Position Details: Status: Full time, permanent position Shift: Monday to Thursday Hours: 10 hours per day (for a total of 40 hours per week) Location: Tofino, camp-based position (4 days in camp, 3 days out of camp) Wage: $19.59/ per hour Benefits: Employer-paid benefits (BC Care Card, Extended Health & Dental and matching RRSPs) after probation

• • • •

JOB POSTING

TEMPORARY DAYCARE ASSISTANT

As a Crew Boat Operator you’ll be ensuring the safe transportation of our staff, contractors, and supplies between Tofino and our various seasite facilities around our beautiful Clayoquot Sound area. You’ll have the opportunity to travel throughout this one-of-a-kind environment where orcas, bears, and eagles are plentiful whilst working in a team that is focused on providing strong customer service in a safe environment.

CIBC is more than a bank. We are a diverse community, a supportive culture and a place to thrive and excel.

Cermaq Canada values its employees and is committed to their growth and development. The company is able and willing to provide training for the right individual to grow into this role.

Special requirements: • Prerequisites to hiring include a physical fitness test, criminal record check, and reference checks.

• Applicants must be willing to work a camp-based position. Transportation to and from camp may be available.

• Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be considered.

How to Apply: If your qualifications meet the application requirements and you would like to apply for this opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter in person, by fax, or by e-mail, stating “Crew Boat Operator” in the subject line

by June 19, 2017 to: Office: 61 – 4th Street, Tofino | Fax: 250-725-1250 E-mail: careers.canada@cermaq.com For more information about this opportunity please visit our careers page at www.cermaq.ca.

Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.

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REAL ESTATE

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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HELP WANTED

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JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Tofino, BC Cermaq Canada is currently looking to fill the permanent, full-time role of Journeyman Electrician at our Tofino operations.

This new position will travel between our sea-based and land-based operations and provide them with electrical safety support. This job will require you to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment to help build and grow our electrical maintenance program. You will be installing, maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting with a wide variety of electrical equipment.

You will need to have achieved at least your Red Seal, have thorough knowledge of the Electrical Code, and be open to a flexible work schedule and hours to take advantage of this opportunity. Since you’ll be working out on the water, boating experience is preferred; and to be able to help out our fish plant, experience working in an industrial setting is also preferred.

For a more detailed task list and desired qualifications, please review our full job ad posted under our “Work with Us” page on our website at www.cermaq.ca.

This role is a permanent, full-time position that operates Monday to Thursday, 10 hours a day for a total of 40 hours per week. This position is camp-based and operates out of Tofino. Transportation to and from Tofino may be available. Wide-ranging Employer-paid benefits are available after probation.

Deadline to apply: Monday, June 19, 2017.

To apply for the position, please forward your resume and cover letter in person, by fax, or by e-mail to: Office: 61 – 4th Street, Tofino BC | Fax: 250-725-1250 | Email: careers.canada@cermaq.com Please clearly state “Journeyman Electrician” in the subject.

Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.

Chemistry Consulting Group has been retained by Tourism Tofino to search for a Community minded Executive Director.

Tofino is majestically perched on the edge of Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim National Park and is home to spectacular sandy beaches and captivating rainforests, not to mention some of the best spas and restaurants in North America. If you dream of being touched by nature every day, what better way than to be the voice of Tourism Tofino. Share the richness of this community’s history, culture and environment and passionately promote all things Tofino via tourism initiatives that talk to visitors from around the world.

As the Executive Director (ED), you are responsible for effective and efficient operations of Tourism Tofino, ensuring that Tourism Tofino meets the expectations of its clients, Board and funders. This includes the full range of activities and responsibilities inherent in the ongoing development and success of any business, such as (but not limited to): O Development and implementation of annual budget and tactical plan and well as strategic marketing plan O Meeting financial performance metrics and reporting timelines O Management of the organization’s communications O Ensuring and promoting effective teamwork with the Tourism Tofino Board and the District of Tofino O Development and nurturing of collaborative relationships with Tourism Tofino’s community and stakeholders To ensure success, you will bring: O Post-secondary education and experience in Marketing or Tourism Management O Experience with social media platforms O Excellent verbal and written communication skills O High degree of sensitivity in dealing with public, staff, board and stakeholders O In-depth knowledge of the Vancouver Island tourism market O Project management knowledge an asset Please submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to careers@ chemistryconsulting.ca by Friday, June 16, 2017 We thank all applicants but only those considered suitably qualified will be contacted.

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Wednesday, Wednesday, June June 7, 7, 2017 2017

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

To submit your activities: e-mail: office@westerlynews.ca, fax: 250-726-4248 or drop by: #102-1801 Bay St, Ucluelet.

We accept your Arts & Entertainment, Service Group, Non-Profit Organization, Church, Library, Fundraiser, Open to the Public notices on a first come, first served basis.

WED. JUNE 7 SURFRIDER PUBLIC MEET UP 6:30-8pm, Tofino Brewery. Meet like minded people! Find out about current happenings.

UKEE CO-OP AGM 7pm, UCC. TOFINO CO-OP AGM 7pm, Wickaninnish School.

UKEE DROP-IN SOFTBALL 6pm for warm-ups. 6:30 team selection. Meet at Tugwell Fields (Pacific Cres behind Petro Can).

Just come out! Gloves and balls are provided. BBQ will be on hand if anyone wants to cook up.

LIVE MUSIC 3-6pm The Great Room at Long Beach Lodge.

PICKLEBALL 8am-12pm, Tofino Community Hall. Free.

CHI GONG 10:30-11:30am, UCC Main Hall. $2 drop-in.

THU. JUNE 8 WORLD OCEANS DAY EVENT hosted by Surfrider.

Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7:30. Clayoquot Theatre. By donation.

All ages. Speakers and a new documentary, “Fishpeople”, directed by Keith Malloy.

PUB SPORTS NIGHT 7pm, ANAF, Ucluelet. Darts,

foosball, trivia and more.

BINGO 8pm, Tofino Legion.

FRI. JUNE 9 CORAL’S KARAOKE Starts at 10pm, Officials, Ucluelet. Everyone is invited to come sing a favourite tune!

DANCE FIT 55+ 9-10am, UCC Fitness Studio. $6 drop-in.

FEATURED EVENT OF THE WEEK

VANS DUCT TAPE SATURDAY JUNE 10, SURF FESTIVAL COX BAY

For its inaugural event, the Vans Duct Tape Festival welcomes four world renown surfers—Dane Reynolds, Tanner Gudauskas, Alex Knost, and Joel Tudor—to present a library of their own hand-shaped custom surf boards to share with the public. Led by these four influential surf icons, the all-day beach festival will feature educational sessions on board shaping, workshops on sustainability, interactive art and music exhibits hosted by the local community, and will highlight the best of Tofino’s rich landscape and organic living philosophy.

The Vans Duct Tape Festival is held in partnership with Vans, Surfrider Foundation and the District of Tofino. It will run from 10 am to 3 pm at Cox Bay on Saturday, June 10th.

SAT. JUNE 10 USS GRADUATION 2pm, USS Gym. All welcome.

PICKLEBALL 8am-12pm, Tofino Community Hall.

Free.

TOFINO PUBLIC MARKET 10am-2pm, Tofino Village Green.Artisan wares and upcycled creations, fresh local food and beverages, plus live entertainment for the whole family!

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 5pm, 441 Main St., Tofino.

SUN. JUNE 11 EDGE TO EDGE RACES 9am-noon, Ucluelet Village Green & Wild Pacific Trail.

See page 6 for maps.

UKEE PUBLIC MARKET 11-3pm, Ucluelet Village Green. “Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Gather it.”

SUNNY SUNDAYS IN THE GARDEN Anytime between 9am-3pm, Wya

SUN. JUNE 11 (cont.)

Community Garden.

All ages and talents welcome! Located at the Wya point welcome centre at the junction. Bring bug spray, sun screen, hat and gloves, your small tools and drinking water.

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 10:30a.m.,1419 Peninsula Rd. ST. COLUMBA CHURCH 10:30am, 110 2nd St. HOLY FAMILY CHURCH 10am, 1663 Peninsula Rd

SUN. JUNE 11 (cont.)

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH 10:30am, UCC ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH 11am, Ahousaht.

TOFINO BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 10:30 a.m., Tofino Legion.

MON. JUNE 12 SPRING CHOIR CONCERT Doors at 7pm, show at 7:30. Tofion Legion.

Tickets $10 Adults. $5 kids.

DARTS 7pm, Tofino Legion

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TUES. JUNE 13 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 5pm, 441 Main St.,Tofino GAMES NIGHT 9pm, ANAF, Ucluelet.

LIVE MUSIC 9pm, Jamie’s Rainforest Inn YOUTH NIGHT 7-9pm, Tofino Legion. Free. Bring your friends for games & a hang out. Ages 10+.

FOOD BANK 1-3pm. 160 Seaplane Base Rd., Ucluelet.

To register call 726-6909.

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awesome auctioN: tofino mayor Josie osborne was a guest auctioneer at the tofino Boardwalk Gala on may 26. the surfboard pictured above is called ‘amazing scenic awesomeness’ and was designed by students at wickaninnish community school. the board was sold for $1,400 to Georgina Valk who organizes the after school wickaninnish art Group.

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Wednesday, Wednesday, June June 7, 7, 2017 2017

Coast preps Hanjin cleanups

AGM TOFINO HARBOUR AUTHORITY

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June 28, 6:30 pm at the Best Western Tin Wis Conference Centre Refreshments will be provided.

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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“The funds secured by Parks Canada for the clean-up effort will be used to cover hard costs such as the helicopter, cutting tools and barge needed to break the debris down and transport it to the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Landfill. An area has been made available at the landfill to sort the debris and recycle as much material as possible,” said the Park Reserve’s Superintendent Karen Haugen.

In the wake of the debris hitting local beaches, Surf Rider Pacific Rim immediately launched a variety of volunteer cleanups and, Haugen said, the Park Reserve has agreed to compensate the local Surf Rider crew with approximately $15,500 worth of the $72,000 received.

“Parks Canada has compensated Surfrider Foundation for their hard costs they incurred while assisting in the Long Beach clean-up effort in November 2016, including landfill fees and truck rental charges,” Haugen said.

“The Agency is grateful for the support of local volunteers and organizations such as the Surfrider Foundation who gave their time to help clean up parts of Long Beach. Canada’s national parks belong to all Canadians and volunteers are instrumental to keeping the beaches in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve in a pristine natural state.”

She said the remaining funds will go to cleanups both inside and outside the Park Reserve.

“Now that the winter storm season is coming to an end, calmer sea conditions will allow clean-up efforts to proceed,” she said adding requests have come in from local clean-up organizations ready to help cleanup efforts in surrounding communities.

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surfrider pacific rim will play a key role in the hanjin spill cleanup efforts this summer.

“Parks Canada will participate and contribute to the clean-up of Hanjin marine debris in the municipalities of Tofino and Ucluelet.”

- Karen Haugen

“As good neighbours, and because we were able to realise some cost savings from work already completed, Parks Canada will participate and contribute to the clean-up of Hanjin marine debris in the municipalities of Tofino and Ucluelet...Clean-up efforts in the region will continue to be a collaborative effort between Parks Canada, local community members, the Surfrider Foundation and other organisations.”

She added the Park Reserve’s cleanup efforts would likely kick off in late-June.

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