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Over 100 surfers will hit the waves at the eighth annual Queen of the Peak surf competition this month.

Tofino’s all-female surf event runs from Sept. 29-Oct. 1 this year and will be held at Chesterman Beach or Cox Bay, depending on wave conditions.

The competition’s successful and rapid growth was on display in full when registration for the short board and long board categories opened on Sept. 4 and filled up within five days.

“We’re elated with the turnout,” Queen of the Peak founder and Surf Sister Surf School owner Krissy Montgomery told the Westerly News.

“It was crazy. Our contest has never filled that quickly before.”

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REGIONAL GATHERING: Ahousaht locals Talei Thomas and Latoya Frank had a blast at Sunday’s Regional Gathering held at the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and co-hosted by the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust and Ucluelet First Nation. Read about it on page 3 and see more photos on page 11.

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Ucluelet will host a public meeting on Oct. 3 to gauge the community’s opinion on a potential new parking lot downtown.

The district has a deal in place to purchase a 1.1-acre parcel of land at 1638 Cedar Road for $290,000 and has until Oct. 12 to make a decision on whether to buy it.

In a report submitted to council during last week’s regular meeting, Ucluelet’s Planner 1 John Towgood suggested purchasing the site and transforming it into a parking lot would be well supported by the town’s Official Community Plan.

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Join us on Saturday, Sept. 30th to welcome the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team!

We are holding an obstacle course race to raise funds for the cause. Businesses can enroll a team of 4 to ride bikes through a mini course. Prizes will be given for best dressed and for overall winners!

Race time is 1-3 pm; Entry donation is $50!

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Forest Glen’s administrative coordinator Denise Sveinson celebrated with elated raffle winner Helen Stys outside Ucluelet’s seniors’ home on Friday. Forest Glen’s recent raffle raised $3,000 that will be put towards new fire doors.

Seniors’ raffle a success

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Ucluelet’s Forest Glen seniors’ home recently raised roughly $3,000 at its second annual fundraising raffle.

The money will go towards purchasing two new fire doors within Forest Glen, which is operated by the Seaview Seniors Housing Society.

Administrative coordinator Denise Sveinson said the doors need to be replaced because they are tough for tenants to open, particularly those who use canes or walkers.

“We want to ensure that our facility is not only attractive, but also functional for our senior tenants,” she said adding the society hopes to install either magnetic door latches or automatic door openers and that all the proceeds from the raffle, which was drawn on Sept. 11, will go towards this pursuit.

Sarah McIntosh won the raffle’s top prize: a two-night stay at Water’s Edge Shoreside Suites.

Helen Stys won second prize: a one-night stay at Black Rock Resort and gift certificates to Norwood’s Restaurant—from Judy Gray’s RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty Team—and The Crow’s Nest.

Dawn Olson won third prize: a Harbour Health Massage gift certificate donated by Brooke Pugh as well as gift certificates to Nurture Day Spa and Body by Kara Fitness.

Angi Norcross won fourth prize: a handmade quilt by Pam McIntosh and gift certificates to the Co-op and Barry’s Drugs.

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The raffle replaced Forest Glen’s former Spring Fling event and Sveinson was delighted to see locals and local businesses pitch in with solid prize packages.

“It is paramount for our community to support Forest Glen,” she said explaining that the facility is subsidized by B.C. Housing and Island Health, but those subsidies are largely rent related and don’t cover the costs of improvements or upkeep to the building.

Forest Glen currently houses 10 seniors and Sveinson said the facility allows aging West Coasters to stay in their hometown rather than head into unfamiliar communities.

“We are all aging and we will never stop aging so what we want to do is let our seniors age in place,” she said. “A lot of these tenants have lived here all their lives and we want it so they can remain in the community, remain where their friends are and their families are…We want to make Forest Glen a wonderful home for our seniors.”

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Roughly 20 dedicated runners braved a soaking wet Sunday morning to honour Terry Fox’s legacy in Ucluelet.

Fox was 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma leading to his right leg being amputated a few inches above his knee in 1977.

Seeing other youth suffering from the disease while he was receiving treatment himself, Fox hatched a plan to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. He began his ‘Marathon of Hope’ in Newfoundland on April 12, 1980, and made it 5,373 kilometres over 143 days before the cancer was discovered in his lungs and he was forced to end his run just outside Thunder Bay, Ontario. Fox passed away in June, 1981.

His efforts inspired Isadore Sharp, who had lost his son to cancer, to launch a national annual event in Fox’s name and, according to the Terry Fox Foundation’s website, the Terry Fox Run Sharpe started has raised over $750 million for cancer research since its inaugural event in 1981.

West Coast locals and visitors gathered at the Ucluelet Community Centre around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday to participate in the Terry Fox Run, which volunteers Kat and Jay Rosene helped coordinate.

“We want to give our thanks to the guy who really made an effort to bring awareness to cancer research and raise millions of dollars in doing so,” Jay told the Westerly News. “We really value Terry Fox and we will continue to, hopefully, prolong his legacy for years to

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Kat and Jade Rosene helped coordinate a Terry Fox Run in Ucluelet on Sunday that Michelle Ralston and kids Ethan, Chantal and Kaitlyn Sam were thrilled to participate in. come…It’s important to host an event like this so that it brings awareness to some people, like the younger generations, that may not know what he did and how he did it.”

Niall Murray of Ireland participated in the event and said emotions ran high as he ran through the rain.

“I just found out this weekend that my Uncle in England has been diagnosed with Cancer,” he said adding he’s seen several other family members battle the disease.

“That’s why I was motivated to do today’s run, to do something in their honour. You’re thinking about them and you’re thinking about what they went through with their treatment and what

they experienced. You have those kinds of things running through your head.”

He said the participants of Ukee’s run shared an important and valuable sense of community.

“It was awesome seeing other people out running and high-fiving each other and pushing each other on to complete the race; knowing that a lot of other people are in the same situation as myself,” he said.

“Unfortunately, generally speaking, a lot of people have known at least somebody who’s been struck by cancer so we’re doing it in their honour and thinking about them…We’re part of this fight against the disease and we’re taking it on together.”

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Representatives from all eight West Coast communities filled the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve with neighbourly inspiration and collaboration on Sunday as the first regional gathering of its kind was held at Wickaninnish Beach and the Kwisitis Visitor centre.

“We hoped to bring our region together for a moment for honest reflection.

There was a big push for Canada150 celebrations across Canada, but we heard a stronger local need to work on truth and healing in order to achieve reconciliation,” the CBT’s executive director Rebecca Hurwitz told the Westerly News. “We wanted to respond to this local need. I think we took a few big steps on our path today by hearing from all communities about our strengths, history and diversity.”

The event was co-hosted by the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust and Ucluelet First Nation and brought locals from throughout the Coast together to celebrate regional relationships and talk

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“The day was everything we hoped for,” she said. “The partnership with Yuu-cluth-aht Goverment and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve was phenomenal. We are very grateful to all of the volunteers, organizations and businesses who contributed.”

Over 600 free lunches were served up at the event—thanks to the Ucluelet First Nation—and Hurwitz was thrilled to see all eight communities participate by sharing stories, wisdom, dances and poetry from a main stage set up in the Visitor Centre’s parking lot.

“That means a lot to us,” she said. “It is an honour to work with all of our communities, but to see people come out for a gathering shows a commitment to living and working together. It truly was a regional gathering.”

She said “talking about truth, healing and reconciliation is hard work,” and she hopes locals will take the time to think about what it means to them and provide feedback to the CBT for future events.

“I encourage everyone to think about how they can respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to

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Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Elder Levi Martin was one of many inspiring speakers to engage an enormous crowd of West Coasters at Sunday’s regional gathering.

Action at home, at work, and as volunteers so that we can walk this road together,” she said.

“We have some ideas about future events at the CBT and are also keen to hear from feedback and input from residents. Reconciliation won’t be achieved by one event. It is a dialogue we are committed to.”

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Living Wage report both valuable and terrifying Hollywood has remade the scariest clown movie it ever produced and is promoting its dusted-off masterpiece heavily enough that no TV-watching coulrophobia survivor is safe from seeing the newest rendition of Stephen King’s ‘It’ pop up on their screens.

I’m one of seemingly millions of people who somehow developed an intense fear of a costume meant to delight and commercial breaks during Jays games have become more terrifying than the future of the fledgling franchise I naively still tune in to root for.

As able as he is to wrench guts, inspire cowardice and create nightmares, King’s work will never eclipse the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust’s Living Wage calculation.

You can’t hit mute and look away from living where you live.

At $20.11 an hour, our Living Wage is Our advantage is that we’re all in this tohigher than everywhere else in B.C. save gether. There’s strength in our communal Vancouver. Victoria was higher than us struggle and none of us are facing empty last year, but we’ve managed to shoot by wallets alone. their $20.01 rate since then.

Like the Jays, a painting of our current That hourly wage only situation would be more suitworks if the job is full-time able for Vincent Van Gough’s and year-round too and our quill than Bob Ross’, but there are solutions in both region isn’t exactly rich with those types of opportunities. cases; we just haven’t found Math is scary enough when them yet. it’s not being used to sumLimiting vacation rentals in favour of longer-term mate how unaffordable it is tenants might help lower to exist in your hometown.

Our food costs are 17 per housing costs, but doing so Andrew Bailey cent higher than Port Alberwould threaten homeowners ni’s. Renting a three-bedroom who bought into a market that shelter, with internet and insurance kicked relies on tourist dollars to pay mortgages. in, runs $1,704 a month. Our childcare When Tofino’s council raised its childcosts are higher than Vancouver’s. care centre’s rates last year, they did so to

pay that centre’s staff an appropriate wage.

Affordability isn’t lurking where we’re looking. Fresh ideas and untried solutions are needed. Dusting off familiar strategies won’t work regardless of how heavily they’re hyped.

The Living Wage calculation is complicated enough for our local leaders to scoff it away each year it’s presented. It’s regional and based on a two-parent family with a four-year-old and seven-year-old.

That demographic leaves out more people than it fits in and it’s easier for our councils to point out flaws than it is for them to tackle the very real problem the numbers prove: locals can’t afford to live here.

The CBT has laid it out, here’s hoping our leaders don’t play it out by hitting mute and looking away.

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THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

Thank you Ucluelet! You did it again this year.

Our merry band of volunteers were out last week dropping off white bags and then collecting your valuable food donations on Saturday.

What a wonderful sight approaching a home with a white bag (or box, or two) filled with food for those in need. Both the giver and the receiver are blessed for the good that was done during this most recent food drive.

What a special blessing it is to witness the very kind, giving spirit of all those who donated what they could.

Oh right, you wanted to know how much was collected for the Food Bank on the Edge! We collected 1,200 lbs of food and 101 households donated in Ucluelet.

If you missed us this year, it is not the end of the world as we will be back next year doing the same good thing at the same time of year, serving those in need in our community.

Every one of our volunteers rocked! Our volunteers made it all happen. Happy seventh successful B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive and looking forward to number eight next September.

If there are any individuals or groups that would like to join with our merry band of volunteers in doing good in our community, you are welcome to join in. It all starts with a phone call to me at 250- 720-6525.

I only said it once, so I’ll say it again: Thank you Ucluelet and our volunteers!

Alan Anderson Ucluelet Food Drive Coordinator

COMMUNITY FOREST REACHES OUT As most people know, the Community Forest is actively logging in the Barkley/Mercantile area.

This wood is being harvested to generate not only local employment, but also revenue for the local communities of Toquaht Nation and the District of Ucluelet.

In the coming year, we will be making a significant transfer of funds to both communities from this harvesting revenue for local funding initiatives.

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However, there are a few people stealing this wood, and we ask everyone to be aware of the fact that they are not stealing from a large timber corporation, but from you the community; the contractors who have felled and processed this wood (but only get paid on the scaled volume); and the Province by way of lost Stumpage Fees.

Every $200 log that is cut up for firewood is coming directly from your pocket in lost contributions towards our communities!

We will be taking any and all legal actions available to prosecute anyone caught stealing from these clearly marked active logging areas.

The Community Forest asks that you also help in this matter, by reporting any firewood cutting observed while out in this area (Licence plate vehicle make, colour, etc.): - email: tdsmith@telus.net; or geofflyons@telus.net You could even ask those people you purchase firewood from where they are sourcing the product, if only to let everyone know that we are actively pursuing the theft of your resources.

When the harvesting operations are complete (early 2018), and it is safe to enter the areas, there will be firewood cutting permits issued for those wishing to stock up for the 2018 winter.

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After four days I was in love. Not a single piece of garbage anywhere on any beach. AMAZING! I thank all the fishermen, the Nuu-chah-nulth-aht people, the local citizens and the visitors for protecting this wonderful place, where nature is honoured and respected.

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LOVED VISITING THE WEST COAST I have had the privilege of enjoying nature and beaches wherever we have been fortunate enough to visit.

However, something new greeted my wife and I at every beach we discovered in the Ucuelet area.

Actually, it was what we did not discover!

After the first day at Wya Beach Resort, I noticed the absence of something that I had grown all to accustomed to on all the beaches we have visited- garbage.

After our first day, I saw it as a challenge to find a bottle cap, a piece of plastic, a wrapper anything that would declare humans had littered here.

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Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the Local Government Act, Section 645, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction in the George Fraser Room of the Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, BC, on Monday September 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. unless the delinquent taxes, including interest, are paid before that time.

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Mayor sees Cedar Road lot as “game changer” From A1

“This property is centrally located in the village square and not only represents an opportunity for a central parking area, but it is also a key element for the breaking up the large block that is Village Square,” Towgood wrote.

“The develDianne St. Jacques opment of this lot, a central parking lot and pedestrian hub, could lead a revitalization of the adjacent properties with increased availability of parking and pedestrian traffic.”

He suggested Resort Municipality Initiative funds, collected

by Ucluelet from the Provincial Government and earmarked for enhancing the town’s visitor experience, could be used to pay for half of the $290,000 price-tag, with other reserve funds being tapped to cover the remainder.

He added though that other costs would come into play if the district moved ahead, notably an estimated $100,000 to clear and develop the currently forested site as well as a traffic study to help design the lot’s layout that’s expected to cost under $1,000.

“I’m excited about it and I’m looking forward to hearing from folks.”

– Dianne St. Jacques He suggested selling the district’s nearby Cedar Road parking lot, which Ucluelet paid roughly $200,000 to purchase and develop in 2012, could help cover the new lot’s development costs.

“The current parking lots creates a gap in the commercial streetscape, it is not as centrally located, and it is not a key to increased pedestrian connectivity to the area,” Towgood wrote.

Oct. 3’s public meeting will be held at the Ucluelet Community Centre at 7:30 p.m.

“I’m excited about it and I’m looking forward to hearing from folks. Hopefully we’ll get a good turnout,” Ucluelet mayor Dianne St. Jacques told the Westerly News. “It’s a good opportunity to have interaction with folks because we are spending taxpayers money on this, so we want to make sure that there’s an opportunity for everybody to come forward with their thoughts and ideas.”

She added the meeting would

allow locals to give their opinions on what the space should look like.

“It’s always good to share an exciting project and I think this one is a real game changer for downtown,” she said adding the new lot could take RV’s off roadsides and enhance the walkability of Ucluelet’s downtown core.

“In my mind I see pedestrian walkways going up to Peninsula [Road] and then crosswalks going across and pedestrian walkways going out to Main Street…People could park in there and then walk around the Village Square area quite comfortably. I think it will really change things down there in a positive way.”

She said the amount of trees that would need to be cleared from the land is not yet known.

“We’d really like to keep some greenspace down there to keep an area where people can sit and relax, but we’ll have to wait and see really as far as the safety aspect is concerned because sometimes, when you clear out some trees, it leaves others open to the winds that we get and they become a bit more of a hazard,” she said. “We’ll have to have a really good look at it and, certainly, the hope will be that we can keep some greenspace down there.”

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Ucluelet is eyeing a new parking lot to serve its downtown core.

She suggested the finished lot would likely be gravel, but a final decision has not yet been made.

“Gravel is the best for us with all our rainfall as far as the water saturation because it hits and it sinks in. Whereas, if it’s paved, it hits and it flows somewhere so that requires a whole lot more drainage solutions,” she said. “At the same time we don’t want it to be full of potholes, so there’s some work to be done on that.”

She said she is not sold on the idea of selling the district’s current Cedar Road lot.

“Everybody is always loathe to sell a piece of property that we already have, but certainly that’s an option if we need the funds to

develop the bigger, more central parking lot,” she said.

“We have to be fiscally responsible, so we’ll see how it plays out and what peoples’ thoughts are on it and also what the cost is going to be to develop the new parking lot.”

She acknowledged the current lot’s lack of success can partly be blamed on a lack of signage directing traffic to it and assured the new lot would not face the same problem.

“Signage is key,” she said. “We want to really get someone to come in and look at our traffic flow downtown and part of that conversation will be directional signage to the new parking area.”

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Participants play a massive game of tug-o-war during the fourth annual Bruhwiler Kids Surf Classic at Cox Beach on Sept. 16. The kids surf event takes place every September and entry is free.

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Friendly waves and a pocketful of sunshine greeted over 90 little water warriors at Cox Bay on Saturday for the fourth annual Bruhwiler Kids Surf Classic.

The army of neoprene-clad kids tested their surf skills in a classic heat and judging format, with points being awarded for executing maneuvers on a wave and how long they could stand up for.

Raph Bruhwiler, a Canadian surfing icon and member of the host family, said the day opened up with perfect conditions for the young contenders.

“The ones that are small, they can catch the little reforms on the inside and the bigger kids can still make it out the back and catch waves out there,” he said.

Wolfe and Mackenzie Harris from Vic-

toria entered their daughters Madyson, 9, and Ella, 7, in the Kids Surf Classic for the first time.

“They’ve surfed twice. We’re here for fun. They had everything for us, ready to go. It was fantastic. We just drove here.

All we had to do is show up,” said Wolfe.

While some parents suited up and went in the water to support their child, Wolfe said he was fine to watch his daughters closely from the shore.

“My girls are pretty capable. We just let them have their own experience,” he said.

Mackenzie Harris, who was also looking after their two younger daughters, Ava, 5 and Holly, 2, said they were all having a blast.

“We will definitely come back next year,” she said.

“And the year after and the year after…” added her husband Wolfe.

“We will definitely come back nex year.”

– Mackenzie Harris “This is such a good experience. If my kids have to come up here to surf all the time, I’ll support that.”

Bruhwiler said the sport of surfing is definitely growing in Tofino, and he hopes that events like the Kids Surf Classic will help nourish a passion for the ocean.

“This is all we have here. We don’t have an ice rink, we don’t have a big swimming pool or big rec centre, we have the ocean, which to me, is the best thing we could have,” said Bruhwiler, who is part of the crew that operates Tofino’s Canadian Coast Guard Station.

“I think it’s important to get the kids out here because this is what we have. This is our playground.”

He paused for a moment to count the number of Bruhwiler kids entered in the Surf Classic.

“I think this year there are five of us ‘cause a bunch are missing, but there are a lot more,” he said.

“We’re just a family that grew up on Chesterman Beach and started surfing when we were really young kids…We started having kids and we want our kids to be part of surfing because we love doing it and it’s just a healthy thing to do.”

Bruhwiler went on to thank all the volunteers and sponsors that helped make the beach day so much fun.

“It’s definitely my favourite event to be part of and to watch for sure,” he said.

The Bruhwiler Kids Surf Classic is a free event that takes place every September.

Surfboards and wetsuits are also provided for kids that don’t have their own.

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Over 100 participants will take on Tofino’s annual Queen of the Peak surf competition this month.

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Positive surf community From A1 She said she was particularly pleased to see an abundance of out-of-town surfers sign up.

“They’re hearing about this contest and how fun it is and how friendly and open and welcoming this area is for female surfers,” she said.

“In addition to the roster of strong competitors from Tofino, Vancouver, Victoria and other Canadian towns, we are seeing an uptick in the number of women travelling from the around the world to compete this year. We have registrants from California, Washington, Oregon, New Zealand and Norway. It’s an extremely talented group of women athletes coming to compete in a beautiful location with a welcoming and supportive surfing community.”

Queen of the Peak’s growing popularity has sponsorships coming in strong with Billabong presenting the event and over 20 local and global sponsors supporting it, leading to $10,000 in cash and other prizes being put up for grabs.

“With more sponsors getting on board, we’re able to do things like increase the prize purse so it attracts higher level athletes to come up and those higher level athletes are influencing our surfers here and upping our level of talent,” Montgomery said. “We see how well they can surf and we want to surf like that. It all just fuels itself.”

Montgomery launched the Queen of the peak competition with her friend Mike Jacobsen of Shelter Restaurant in 2009.

“We started it because we wanted to celebrate how unique the Tofino area is in that we host such a large number of talented female surfers,” she said. “I think we just have a strong female presence out here. There’s so many women on the West Coast that are strong confident individuals. Tofino attracts that type of person. What I think is special about this town in general is just how many awesome talented women there are. There’s boss ladies everywhere.”

She said the event was important because it put females in the spotlight.

“The girls get a bit sidelined. The men get to surf at the prime time and they get the major prize money,” she said adding it’s important to bring out of town surfers into Tofino’s positive vibes.

“It is a very welcoming culture so, I think, a lot of people are excited to come check it out.

It’s not as closed off as other surf communities can be,” she said.

“I feel like other surf spots haven’t caught on like we have in Tofino. When you’re in California

“There’s boss ladies everywhere.”

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or even Hawaii you would think that these would be areas where you would see a lot of females in the water but the numbers are still just a fraction of the representation out there…It’s still mostly a male dominated sport anywhere else you go.

In Tofino, it’s kind of shocking actually how many women surf.”

The three-day surf competition has evolved into a week’s worth of celebrations including Zumba, Yoga, movie premiers, and dance parties.

“It’s gained momentum organically,” Montgomery said.

“People have participated. They saw how fun it was and the word spread. The vibe on the beach itself has kept people coming back to support it.”

She added local men have helped create a welcoming and positive surf environment.

“You’d be shocked at the sexism you can experience in other places, whereas here, the guys are awesome. They’re super supportive,” she said. “They’re the volunteers who are putting up the scaffolding, they’ve really embraced it.”

She hopes to see this vibe spread to out of town competitors home communities to make other surf spots more welcoming to women.

Queen of the Peak launched a Princess of the Peak competition for surfers 16 and under in 2013 in an effort to foster a younger generation of local girls who feel comfortable getting into the sport and Montgomery said that event is still running strong with 16 youth expected to compete this year. .

She said the West Coast’s support of Queen of the Peak continues to motivate her efforts and added she loves contributing to the town she loves.

“The community has been so supportive,” she said.

“Surfing changed my life. Tofino changed my life and if I can help spread that stoke in a positive way, I’m all for it.”

The proceeds raised by Queen of the Peak will flow into the Tofino General Hospital Foundation.

Anyone unable to make it to the beach to watch the event can check out a livestream at www.QueenOfThePeak.com.

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The USS French grade 11/12 students, along with Mrs. Vigneault would like to thank businesses, organizations, parents and community members who supported any or all of the fundraising activities that made our trip to Quebec possible.

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Aboriginal tourism growing in Ahousaht Lone Cone and Walk the Wildside trails key assets for First Nation MARCIE CALLEWAERT Special to the Westerly

In recent years, Clayoquot Sound has become a destination hiking hotspot and is gaining publicity for two trails in particular, Lone Cone Trail on Meares Island and Walk the Wildside Trail on Flores Island.

Both trails are managed by the Maaqtusiis Hahouthlee Stewardship Society, an economic development group overseen by the Ahousaht Hereditary Chiefs.

Aboriginal tourism is on the rise in BC with visitors looking for First Nation guides, detailed histories and different perspectives of the lands they are visiting.

Anna Atleo, the Lone Cone Tofino office manager explained that tourism is a “tool for our people to be recognized” and is a “great opportunity to expose [our culture] to people all over the world.”

These “must-see” trails allow hikers to travel back into history with culturally modified cedar trees, dugout canoes resting in the forest and ancient stories connected to the land.

Lone Cone Trail is a 3.4 kilometre trail up Lone Cone Mountain. The view at the top rivals any other of the region, including the Cox Point look out. A variety of companies offer water taxi services to the island, but the best all inclusive service is the Lone Cone office themselves, located in the lower Shore Building on Main Street.

The Lone Cone office recommends planning for a five-hour return trip. No camping is allowed on the trail but the Lone Cone Hostel and Campground at the base offers a relaxing option, with a hot tub, sand volleyball court and kayak and paddleboard rentals off a white sand beach.

Bookings are made through the Lone Cone office. Trail fees and the water taxi are included in your overnight stay.

The 11-kilometre-long (22-kilometre roundtrip) Walk the Wildside Trail is also only accessible by water taxi. Taxis can be arranged through the Lone Cone office, or hikers can contact the Ahous Fuel Bar in Ahousaht.

Most water taxis to Ahousaht board at the First Street Dock in Tofino.

The boat ride is a 35-minute scenic ride through Clayoquot Sound with sights of Meares, Vargas and Flores Island, as well as Catface Mountain. Some hikers opt to charter a boat to the Cow Bay trailhead and complete a one-way hike back to the village.

Hikers can register for the trail at the Ahous Fuel Bar. From there they will follow the signs through the village to the trailhead at First Beach. The trail is maintained by the Ahousaht Guardians who clear windfalls and upgrade the boardwalk system as needed. About half of the trail is on remote sandy beaches that rival those of Hawaii, some

MARCIE CALLEWAERT

Anna Atleo works within the bustling atmosphere of the Lone Cone Tofino Office. option.

Though MHSS has not kept official visitor numbers to date for either trail, they say visits are definitely increasing year to year and they expect them to continue to rise.

When it comes to which trail is the favourite, many have a difficult time deciding. Atleo reminisced about the whales you can sometimes watch at Cow Bay on the Walk the Wildside Trail before deciding the “beautiful view and huge culturally modified trees” on Lone Cone Trail made it her favourite.

Christian Swan of Ahousaht, particularly enjoyed reading the entries in the guestbook in the

hikers have remarked.

There is a good chance you will be able to enjoy empty beaches all to yourself while you are on the trail. Hikers are allowed to camp overnight along the trail.

Bear caches and outhouses are located at specific beaches. Due to recent wolf encounters, dogs are not permitted on the Walk the Wildside Trail. They are still allowed on Lone Cone though and can stay with you at the campground for a small fee.

Local Ahousaht guides are available for both trails and can share local knowledge and stories along the route. For those looking for a more intimate connection to the land, this is a great

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Also known as Lot J, and more particularly outlined in bold on the Schedule at the bottom of this Notice (the “Lands”).

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emergency shelter cabin along the Walk the Wildside Trail.

Tourists are “yearning” for Aboriginal content and engagement and for more authentic travel experiences, according to Atleo.

The Ahousaht Nation has opened their arms to share their stories and history with visitors to their territory.

No matter which trail you hike, Atleo promised it’s the “best medicine to be out there, amongst the cedar trees.”

Those wishing to book a water taxi or guide, or inquire about trail fees and reservations can contact the Lone Cone Tofino office at 250-725-2169 or Ahous Fuel Bar at 250-670-6803.

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Gracie Lemasurier of Chicago and Jacob Rigby of the United Kingdom helped remove garbage from the sand during a cleanup event at Wick Beach held as part of Sunday’s Regional Gathering festivities.

Regional Gathering

The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust joined the Ucluelet First Nation to cohost a regional gathering at the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on Sunday. The event was the first of its kind on the West Coast bringing all eight communities together to celebrate the region’s strengths and discuss reconciliation efforts. The event included speeches, songs and dances from each community as well as educational opportunities and fun festivities for locals and visitors.

For more photos of community events check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WesterlyNews.

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Ucluelet local Juscha Grunther learned how to braid a cedar rope bracelet under the tutelage of volunteer Nikki Laine.

Kaela Tompkins joined Tom and Tommy Steele at the event’s impressive lunch spread. provided by the Ucluelet First Nation.

Event volunteer Ricardo Manmohan showed Torontonian visitor Dan Lahaie how to prepare salmon for a fire BBQ at Wick Beach.

Local organizations had booths set up to dish out information.

Adley Bruneau delighted kids with a fantastic bubble show.

Miranda Oliwa performed a dance during Ucluelet’s presentation.

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FAMILY’S ANNUAL HEADSHAVE : Ucluelet’s Swann boys are getting ready to shave their heads once again during their town’s Tour de Rock Cops for Cancer celebration on Sept. 30. Sgt. Jeff Swann has shaved his head for Cops for Cancer every year since 1996 and his four sons have each participated since birth. Anyone interested in supporting their efforts can reach out to swanns@telus.net.

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The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) is situated in the heart of Vancouver Island; it includes the municipalities of Port Alberni, Tofino, and Ucluelet and the treaty nations of Huu-ay-aht, Uchucklesaht, Toquaht and Yuułu ił at as well as six electoral areas that encompass the west coasts most dramatic and majestic landscapes.

The ACRD is a relatively small organization that owns and operates various services including two airports, two landfills and various small water systems. Asset categories include buildings, water infrastructure, equipment, landfills, runways and vehicles.

Under the direction of the Manager of Finance, the Asset Management Implementation Coordinator is responsible for the development of the ACRD’s Asset Management Program.

This position will lead the development, implementation and management of corporate asset management policies and procedures as well as strategic objectives to ensure decision making across the ACRD is consistent, sustainable and measurable. The term of the position is 12 months.

The Complete Job Description is available at www.acrd.bc.ca. The ideal candidate will possess: O Commitment to excellent customer service; O In the Capstone level of Certified Professional Accountants program (or equivalent certified accounting designation) or Bachelor’s Degree in commerce or business.

O Ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders including Regional Board, staff, community groups, ratepayers, professionals, first nations and all levels of government; O Competency in responding to varied time sensitive demands that will require exceptional multitasking, delegation and prioritizing capabilities; The successful candidate will be required to be a member of CUPE Local 118 (Alberni-Clayoquot Unit).

The rate of pay will be $39.58 per hour plus 15.6% in lieu of benefits based on a 35hour workweek.

Qualified applicants are invited to forward their resume by 4:00 pm on Friday, October 6, 2017 to: Teri Fong, CPA, CGA, Manager of Finance Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2E3 Fax: (250) 723-1327 E-mail: tfong@acrd.bc.ca Phone: (250) 720-2715 We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted.

CLEANING & SANITATION TECHNICIANS Tofino, BC

Cermaq Canada is currently looking for permanent and on-call Cleaning & Sanitation Technicians to join our collaborative team at our Tofino Fish Processing Plant.

As a Cleaning & Sanitation Technician you’ll have the opportunity to put your keen sense of attention to detail to use doing physical work with an interactive team. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that the plant is properly sanitized and meets hygiene regulations by using a pressure washer to clean our equipment and materials. And you’ll get the chance to do so with a fun and engaging team. Our cleaning crew is a lively group full of comradely and support; a welcoming family for anyone looking for more than just a job. This crew ensures that each day you come into work is just as exciting and joyful as the next.

Position Details: Status: On-call, casual and Full Time Shift: Monday to Friday (dependent on processing schedule) Hours: 8 hours per day starting in the afternoons (overtime may be required) Location: Tofino Wage: $16.42 per hour (with the potential to receive an additional daily monetary incentive PPE: All required personal protective equipment will be provided by the company What you’ll be doing: • Working on your own for the majority of your shift to complete your assigned tasks • Using a pressure washer to thoroughly rinse, clean, and sanitize plant equipment to ensure that the building and equipment meets hygiene standards • Safely handling, using, and storing cleaning chemicals • Assessing your work and that of your team members to ensure that that each of the plant’s rooms are properly cleaned and sanitized Your qualifications: • You are thorough in completing your tasks and have an exceptional eye for detail • You consider yourself to be self-sufficient and independent; you’re able to and comfortable with working alone • You are a team player, you have great interpersonal skills and can get along with anyone • You are comfortable with receiving and giving feedback to peers and supervisors; you know how to share your successes and concerns • You are willing to work with chemicals and perform physical labour work • Your knowledge of chemical and sanitizing agents and how to use them would be considered an asset • Any type of previous work experience you may have performing a cleaning job would also be considered an asset • You want to work afternoon shifts and are able to work into the night if needed • You are dependable and punctual and have reliable transportation to get to and from work 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. • 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 “Cleaning & Sanitation Technician� in the subject line

by September 22, 2017 to: Office: 61 – 4th Street, Tofino | Fax: 250-725-1250 | E-mail: careers.canada@cermaq.com Following the prerequisite checks, this position is available to start immediately. Recruitment efforts for this position, including interviews, will take place throughout the job posting period.

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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Graphic Artist (Nanaimo): The Nanaimo News Bulletin is looking for a high energy, focused, enthusiastic person for this position. The candidate must have the ability to multi-task, follow ad layouts and work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. If you have experience in newspaper production preferably with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator in a Mac environment we would like to hear from you. The position is for 5 days a week. The chosen candidate must be comfortable in thinking on the go and working to deadlines.

Multi-Media Journalist (Nanaimo): The Nanaimo News Bulletin has an opening for a full-time, digital-first, permanent Multi-Media Journalist.

Candidates will have outstanding and diverse writing abilities, specifically suited for both online and print. The successful applicant for this entry-level position will be a key contributor to our websites and social media engagement.

Circulation Coordinator (Victoria): Black Press Community News Media is looking for an energetic and customer friendly individual for its Victoria Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision sets you apart from other applicants.

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Classified Paginator Full Time (Campbell River): Black Press and its growing group of newspapers is looking to fill a full time position in our Creative Services department mainly focusing on classified and editorial pagination at our Campbell River division.

The position requires an individual who has a proven track record with InDesign and Adobe, while also very quick to learn industry specific software. If you pride yourself on your commitment to quality work and excellent time management skills, coupled with your ability to problem solve effectively and work under a tight deadline driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

Creative Designer Part-Time (Campbell River): Black Press and its growing group of newspapers is looking to fill a part-time position to possible full-time in our Creative Services department mainly focusing on advertising design at our Campbell River division.

The position requires an individual who has a proven track record with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. If you pride yourself on your commitment to quality work and excellent time management skills, coupled with your ability to problem solve effectively and work under a tight deadline driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

Creative Designer (Saanich): In this full-time opportunity you will guide our production and creative efforts at the Saanich News. Working collaboratively with key stake holders including the Publisher, Editor and sales team, you’ll work on diverse projects including newspaper layout and design, building ad campaigns, creating compelling sales and marketing material and much more.

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Applications will be assessed to determine a short list of candidates to be interviewed. We appreciate all interest, but only qualified candidates will receive responses.

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COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CENTRE The Community Children’s Centre, located on the West coast of Vancouver Island, in Tofino BC, is seeking a full time Childcare Worker or Childcare Worker II. This career opportunity offers a competitive salary at the living wage or higher for the region and a competitive benefit package. There will be an opportunity for professional development and the ability to work and play outside in the Centre’s outdoor community classroom.

This position reports to the Daycare Supervisor and assists with the day-to-day operations of the Community Children’s Centre. This is a full time position at 40 hours per week. The hourly rate, after probation, for a Childcare Worker is $20.11 and for a Childcare Worker II it is $21.50 plus a full range of benefits, including a pension plan. As this position is a union position (CUPE Local 118), all terms and conditions of your employment will be governed by the Collective Agreement.

In accordance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act – Child Care Licensing Regulation, a Child Care Worker must: O Be at least 19 years of age O Be able to provide care and mature guidance to children O Possess an Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate in BC (Childcare Worker) O Possess an Early Childhood Educator Certificate in BC (Childcare Worker II) O Possess a current Child Safe First Aid certificate O Have relevant work experience This position will remain open until it is filled.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via email, in confidence, to: Kimi Henderson, Daycare Supervisor E-mail: children@tofino.ca

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UCLUELET ALANON GROUP Wednesdays, 7:30pm, Catholic Church (use side entrance below), 1663 Peninsula Rd.

TUFF WOMEN DO BRUNCH Friday, Sept. 22. 10-11am.

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PILATES Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Tofino Community Hall. $10 dropin.

UKEE GARDEN GRAND OPENING Saturday, Sept. 23. 10am, Edna Batchelor Park. Refreshments. Rain or shine!

Come join the Ucluelet Food Society to celebrate the new garden.

EXHIBIT OPENING Sunday, Sept. 24. 1-3pm, Kwisitis Visitor Centre. Free.

Part of the Cultural Heritage Festival, the “Women of the Nuu-chah-nulth” exhibit opening will include presentations from special guests and refreshments.

BOOK SIGNING & TALK Monday, Sept. 25. 7-9pm, UCC. Free. Join Sylvia Taylor author of ‘Beckoned by the Sea’ and ‘The Fisherqueen” for a presentation of the importance of a Life Story & memoir.

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

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

CHI GONG Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am, UCC Main Hall. $2 drop SOUP LUNCH Thursdays, Noon-1:30pm. the Hub, UCC. All welcome!

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BINGO Wednesdays, 7-9pm, Tofino Legion.

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

BADMINTON Sundays, 7-9pm. USS Gym. $2 drop-in DARTS Mondays, 7pm. Tofino Legion OUTDOOR SOCCER Mondays, 7-9PM. USS Field/ Gym. $2 drop-in.

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CLAYOQUOT SALMON FESTIVAL This Festival aims to offer residents and visitors an opportunity to reflect upon, and build an active appreciation for, the irreplaceable value of salmon in Clayoquot Sound. There are a variety of events, with something for everyone! Visit http://focs.ca/ event/clayoquot-salmon-festival-2017/ for more information.

Free Salmon Fest events coming up: Thurs. Sept. 21 - Salmon Forest Walk. Meet at Schooner Lot Parking Lot @ 1pm.

Thurs. Sept. 21 - Salmon, Science, Censorship with DFO Scientist Kristi Miller. Tofino Community Hall @ 7:30pm.

Fri. Sept. 22 - Water quality monitoring in Clayoquot Sounds. Darwin’s Cafe @7:30 pm.

Sat. Sept. 23 - Salmon Canning Workshop. Tofino Community Hall @ 1-3pm.

services ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, 5pm. 441 Main St., Tofino TOFINO BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Sundays, 10:30am. Tofino Legion.

ST. COLUMBA CHURCH Sundays, 10:30am. 110 2nd St. HOLY FAMILY CHURCH Sundays, 10am. 1163 Peninsula Road ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH Sundays, 11am. Ahousaht

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JOIN US! FISH FOR THE FUTURE Coho Derby September 22-24, 2017 $200 per person You are invited to Fish for the Future: a Tofino Coho Derby that will invest much-needed funds into salmon enhancement within the Clayoquot Watershed, in partnership with the Salmon Round Table and the Tlao-qui-aht First Nations.

Tofino Resort + Marina is proud to host this fundraising tournament, with its waterfront location and brand new marina offering quick access to the best fishing grounds. Events for registered participants will take place in The Upper Hatch throughout the weekend, with exciting prizes offered for the most sizable fish, in men, women and kids categories.

Prizes include Canucks vs. Dallas Stars package, a three-night stay at Pitt River Lodge and a helicopter day trip with freshwater fishing guided by Tofino Fish Guides.

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