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With the West Coast Multiplex survey results now on their desks, the bell is tolling for local leaders to make their final decision on the long-proposed ice rink and swimming pool facility.

Tofino’s council, whose constituents were the most opposed to the project of all eight West Coast communities, took their first crack at discussing the survey’s results during their Jan. 9 regular meeting, but came up split, with three opposing the project, two supporting it and two remaining on the fence. They agreed to delay their decision until their Jan. 23 meeting.

Of Tofino’s 602 survey respondents, 59 per cent were opposed to raising property taxes to cover the operating costs of the facility’s firstphase, an ice rink. The tax increase is expected to be roughly $93-$128 for a $500,000 home.

Coun. Dorothy Baert said the survey results clearly showed Tofino does not support an ice rink and added that the potential facility is preventing the district from investing in other, more favourable, recreational options.

She said Tofino should reassess its priorities and move an ice rink down the list.

“What we asked for, as council, was a clarifying survey. We got the survey. It clarified exactly what has been consistently stated over time,” she said.

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Supporters comfort Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Elder John Tom Sr. of Opitsaht as he emotionally lays out his concerns about where his Nation is headed to TFN Chief Councillor Elmer Frank during a protest held outside the Tla-o-qui-aht Band Office on Monday.

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Compassion, communication and respect were three key themes of a peaceful protest held outside the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s administration office Monday morning.

About 30 TFN members filled the office’s parking lot to express concerns and the Nation’s Chief Councillor Elmer Frank was there to hear them.

“I really feel that it’s important to hear everyone’s concerns and hear them in a respectful manner,” Frank said as the event got underway at 8:30 a.m. “You all have legitimate concerns that need to be addressed and, ultimately, that’s what I’m here for, to hear those concerns.”

Tla-o-qui-aht member Hjalmer Wenstob spoke on behalf of the protestors.

“We’re here for a conversation today. A respectful conversation. We’re not here one against the other, we’re here to come together again,” he said.

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Tofino’s council reviewed an application for this proposed 32-unit apartment building during a Jan. 9 meeting.

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From A1 “We heard loud and clear that that’s not the interest.”

Coun. Duncan McMaster also opposed the project. He noted 45 per cent of the survey’s respondents said they would ‘never’ use the ice rink facility and some respondents suggested they could not afford to stay in Tofino if property taxes increased.

Mayor Josie Osborne opposed the ice rink as well and said she does not feel it is a high priority in Tofino or a good fit within the community’s unique culture.

“I’m afraid that if we put all of our eggs into the ice rink’s basket today, that we’re foregoing other opportunities that I actually think are of a greater benefit to the region and the community at large,” she said.

She added that, while the communities have so far only been asked to cover operational costs through taxation, taxpayers would likely be asked to pay some of the capital costs as well as she suggested expectJosie Osborne ing the West Coast Multiplex Society to fundraise the ice rink’s $14-$18 million pricetag is “unrealistic.”

“It’s not inconceivable to me that we could be in the position of needing to borrow $5-$6 million ourselves in order to make this project go forward,” she said. “I don’t think that’s the highest priority of the dollars that we have for a recreation facility.”

Coun. Ray Thorogood supported moving forward with the project and added the ice rink facility could be used for community gatherings, festivals, trade shows and other activities.

Coun. Greg Blanchette also supported the project and said building an ice rink first and a pool second made sense.

“If you build the pool first, you’d have to build a source of heat to heat the pool, which is a big cost,” he said. “If you build an ice rink first, you’ve automatically got a source of heat, because you’re pulling the heat out of the ice.”

He noted local First Nation survey respondents expressed “extremely strong support” for the facility and he said Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns has touted the multiplex as an “opportunity for reconciliation.”

“All of our individual communities are kind of inward looking. I know we are as Tofino,” Blanchette said. “I think, in terms of reconciliation and of starting to think of ourselves as a region, this might be an excellent catalyst for us to start pushing forward.”

Ucluelet’s council, whose constituents were split 45 per cent in favour and 43 per cent opposed, is expected to discuss the survey’s results during their Jan. 23 meeting.

New apartment building proposed A potential boost to the local housing supply took a step towards reality last week when council gave their staff the go-ahead to work with Tim Hackett on his application to develop a 32-unit, three-storey apartment building at 700 Yew Wood in Tofino.

The property is currently zoned for 24 units. and district staff requested permission from council to work with the applicant on a zoning amendment that would allow 32, which council gave.

The proposed building is expected to contain six one-bedroom units and 26 two-bedroom units. Two units will be reserved for affordable housing rentals and another seven units will be reserved for local residents, according to a report council received from the district’s Planner 1 Dana Hawkins.

Coun. Greg Blanchette said he’d be keeping a close eye on the amount of vegetation being removed to make room for the building and asked staff to ensure a buffer of trees remains between the building and the highway.

“That lot, right now, is a prime piece of urban forest,” he said. “My fear is that we’ll have a big looming apartment building over the entrance into town that we’re trying to keep a bit of a green corridor.”

Coun. Duncan McMaster said he liked the building’s concept, but suggested more amenities should be coming the district’s way from the developer in order for the project to go ahead.

Hackett spoke during the meeting and suggested adding more amenities would increase the price of the units.

“The only way that you can create affordable housing in this market or the Vancouver market or anywhere, is through density,” he said.

“The issue with regards to amenities and things like that is all these costs get passed on to the purchaser.”

He added that he hopes to sell all the units to locals.

“I’m a great believer in people living in a community having the ability to purchase and that’s getting tougher and tougher everywhere,” he said.

“The crisis in housing is now a crisis in employment and we’re seeing that here and we’re seeing that in all markets right now.”

In response to Blanchette’s concerns, Hackett suggested Tofino is running out of land to develop.

“To suggest that we should perhaps leave it as a forest and not worry about housing people, to me, is a very, very, wrong approach,” he said.

Council agreed to allow their staff to work with Hackett on a zoning amendment to move the project forward.

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The Province of British Columbia and the five Maa-nulth First Nations signed a government-to-government agreement on Jan. 12 that is the first of its kind in B.C. The agreement sets up a framework for both sides to work together that was absent in post-treaty language.

“It’s a new type of relationship,” said Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. “It’s a commitment by government and the Maa-nulth nations to work together on a government-to-government basis now that the Maa-nulth nations have achieved treaty.”

Fraser said this agreement “is another mechanism, another way for us to work together” on issues such as land, natural resources and treaty issues that did not exist when the language of the historic Maanulth Treaty was created. “There was no anticipation of that when the treaty process was being developed,” he explained.

Fraser said until Friday’s signing, there was no requirement post-treaty for governments to work together, whether at the local level, provincially or federally.

“I think the Maa-nulth nations have shown leadership and become active members of the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District and the Strathcona Regional District. So we’re seeing it from both sides.”

At the time the Maa-nulth Treaty was signed in 2011, Fraser was aboriginal relations critic for the opposition NDP, and said he pushed for a framework for the nations to work with regional districts.

“These nations are their own nations now, their own governments now and we need to work in partnership with them.”

Robert Dennis Sr., Chief Councillor for the Huu-ay-aht First Nation, said this agreement formalizes relations with the provincial government.

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Toquaht Nation ha’wilth Anne Mack and Yuulu?il?ath First Nation President Les Doiron answer questions on Friday after signing a government-to-government agreement with the province.

“It will enable us to have more meaningful discussion with government, on a government-to-government basis,” he said following the signing. “Instead of meeting with a junior bureaucrat, I’m now meeting with a minister.”

“Government to government is critical; at the Nuu-chah-nulth table we’ve always said we want discussions at a government-to-government basis, and now this will enable us to have that.”

Dennis attributed the deal to a new government willing to move forward on post-treaty issues. “At this stage I’m much happier with the NDP government; they’re willing to make that happen, as opposed to the past government would talk about it.”

Signing the Maa-nulth Treaty was an important step for the five nations, Dennis said, adding that it’s essential that the nations continue to work hard to make the most of opportunities the treaty offers.

“By continuing to build on our relationship

with the province, we show what can be accomplished with true reconciliation,” he said.

Dennis is hoping the new agreement will help with negotiations over paving the road to Bamfield—something the Huu-ay-aht have requested repeatedly. The Huu-ayaht wants to turn its focus to economic development from forestry, and a better road to Bamfield is critical in developing its properties in Bamfield.

“We can diversify our economy and start focusing on tourism development among other things.”

Charlie Cootes, chief councillor for the Uchucklesaht First Nation, said the deal solidifies the Maa-nulth nations’ relationship with regard to doing business with higher levels of government.

“It’s the first step in building a relationship that will steer us away from dispute resolution and implementation issues,” he said.

RCMP seeking public’s assistance to sort out what happened Ucluelet police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person who might have chased a Ucluelet Elementary School student Friday morning. “[The student] was walking to school this morning and he’s saying that he was chased by an unknown person with blue jeans and a black jacket,” said Sgt. Steve Mancini of the Steve Mancini Ucluelet RCMP. “He was chased to school and then reported it to the teacher.”

Mancini said the person did not say anything to the student and that the student reached the school before the person reached them. The student was unable to confirm the gender or age of the person.

“We’re asking if anybody witnessed

this, or saw anything, to let us know as well as asking local people to be vigilant; if there’s any suspicious people that they’re seeing in the area to give us a call and report it to the RCMP,” Mancini said.

The Ucluelet RCMP can be reached at 250-726-7773.

The school’s principal Jamie Hansen sent out a notice to parents Friday afternoon updating them on the student’s report.

“We advised the parents and involved the RCMP but neither the school nor RCMP can definitively confirm that the student was being actively pursued on the way to school,” the notice read.

“Regardless, we take the report very seriously and use it as a reminder to parents to talk with their children about safety when travelling to/from school.”

The notice includes links to webpages where guardians can find information around talking to children about keeping themselves safe at www.rcmp-grc. gc.ca and www.childsafecanada.com.

“He was chased to school and then reported it to the teacher.”

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Man arrested for fraud A man who arrived in Ucluelet Sunday night was arrested on fraud charges Monday morning.

We accept your The man was wanted by Nanaimo We accept your We acceptService your Arts & Entertainment, police, who reached out to the Ucluelet Arts & Entertainment, Service Arts & Entertainment, Service RCMP for assistance locating him.

Group, Non-Profit Group, Non-Profit Group,Organization, Non-Profit “It’s not uncommon when other poChurch, Library, Organization, Church, Library, licing jurisdictions have warrants for Organization, Church, Library, Fundraiser, Open to the We accept your Fundraiser, Open people,” said Sgt. Mancini. “In the situ-Arts & Entertainment, Public notices on first come, Service Fundraiser, Open toto theathe ation today, Nanaimo RCMP requested first served basis.

Group, Non-Profit Public notices on a first come, Public notices Church, Library,on a first come, the assistance of the Ucluelet RCMPOrganization, first served basis. to the first served basis. with locating a male that was wanted Fundraiser, Open Public notices on a first come, by them for some matters that occurred first served basis.

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Provincial public school ‘crisis’ doesn’t exist As school districts around B.C. hire and train every qualified teacher they can find to fill an allegedly drastic shortage, the education ministry has put out the latest low-key update showing that the actual performance of the B.C. school system has no relationship to the hysterical political and media narrative that surrounds it.

The latest data released by the ministry show the slow but steady improvement in high school completion rates is continuing. The average for B.C.’s 60 school districts reached 84 per cent last year, rising by more than five per cent in the past 10 years.

The improvement for students designated as having special needs is even more impressive. High school completion within six years for special needs students was up 2.4 per cent last year alone, and up 25

per cent in the past decade. Similar results higher than all other provinces and peer have come in for Indigenous students, countries. closing the gap between those groups and Note that the latest high school complethe general student population. tion results are for the 2016-17 school year, And how are B.C.’s public schools before the B.C. government began pouring measuring up nationally money in to hire 3,500 new and internationally? Here teachers to meet the terms of are quotes from the current a Supreme Court of Canada education ministry fact sheet, decision last year.

How much money? In the taken from a 2014 Confergovernment’s court submisence Board of Canada report comparing B.C. to the rest of sion in 2014, it estimated that Canada and 16 “peer counrestoring class size formulas tries” around the world: removed in 2002 would add • B.C. finished ahead of all $40 million to the Surrey Tom Fletcher provinces. school district’s payroll costs • Only Finland and Japan finished ahead in the first year alone. That’s just one of 60 districts. of B.C. • More than 91 per cent of B.C. residents Was this decade-long court battle about aged 25 to 64 have a high school diploma, improving performance, or hours avail-

able for one-on-one instruction time with students, or individual learning plans, or integrating special needs? No, it was not.

None of that is mentioned in the reams of legalese produced by three levels of courts.

Perhaps B.C.’s already world-leading academic performance will improve, surpassing even the famously rigorous schools of Japan. Testing will continue to determine this.

One of Premier John Horgan’s post-election statements on the subject was to carry on the long assault on the tests of student performance in B.C.’s elementary schools.

The Foundation Skills Assessment has been a target of the BCTF since its inception, which is easier to understand when you know the annual results can be used to track individual teacher performance as student cohorts move from grade to grade.

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Re: Proposed new cell tower draws ire, Westerly News, Jan. 3.

Re: Proposed new cell tower draws ire, Westerly News, Jan. 3.

Regarding the reluctance of Tofino not wanting the the additional Telus cell site ; give your collective heads a shake.

There are dozens of communities in rural BC that would love to have this piece to telecom infrastucture installed in their neighbourhood.

They have NO cell service.

In the 21st century, Tofino and Ucluelet have to live or die with tourist and visitor money.

Tourists use their cell phones when they travel and they expect to use them, even in Tofino.

If the tourists (and locals) don’t want to see a cell tower, move it a kilometer further off the road.

I saw in the Jan. 3 2018 edition of the Westerly that the Tofino Council requested more information from Telus re the proposed cell tower for South Tofino after many citizens expressed concern.

I doubt the submitted info will include all the facts, and so I’ve decided to compile several of the less savory ones that have come to my attention: • The World Health Organzition has classified RF frequencies as a Class 2B Carcinogen which puts it in the same category as DDT, Dioxane & Lead.

• The Bioinitiative Report (compiled by dozens of scientists, doctors, and experts in cancer research, neurosciences, bioelectromagnetics, etc. who are NOT in the Telecommunications Industry’s Pocket) lists well over a hundred studies that found that regular exposure to non-thermal wireless radiation causes everything from decreased sperm count to insomnia & depression, cardiovascular problems, disruption of the immune system, leakages in the blood-brain barrier, brain tumors, leukemia & changes in the genetic structure.

Much of this was already known by the U.S. government (who has been the guiding force behind worldwide regulation of this industry) by the late 1970s – google the report called Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation (Radiowaves and Microwaves) Eurasian Communist Countries compiled by the U.S. Army Medical Intelligence and Information Agency in 1976.

This report found that “subjects exposed to microwave radiation exhibited a variety of neurasthenic disorders...” & that “the most common subjective complaints were headache, fatigue,… tension, drowsiness, sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, forgetfulness, and lack of concentration”. It was distributed to over 60 U.S. Department of Defense divisions at that time.

I urge the Village Council & anyone with a voice to please say NO to this new tower.

Once it’s built and installed, it’s unlikely we’ll ever be able to get rid of it & its consequences on our lives…

Paul McGown Burnaby

SUPPORT POOLE’S LAND Re: Year in Review, Westerly News, Jan. 3-10.

While reviewing The Westerly News for 2017, I happened on the interesting article on Poole’s Land and would like to comment.

“The land” as it is commonly known is “ home” to countless people, myself included.

For 25 years Michael Poole has shared this property in Tofino with travellers, transient workers and those of us who have chosen to live and work here on a permanent basis.

Some of those who made a humble start on the McKenzie Beach Rd. property now work here as teachers, carpenters, caterers, line cooks, shop owners, landlords & parks employees, to name a few.

Studies, consultants and innumerable strategies, paid for with tax dollars, have not provided any affordable housing or accommodation in Tofino, ZERO! Poole’s Land, without tax dollars, has been “home” to HUNDREDS! The mayor and council of Tofino have not presented any solutions, other than curtailing illegal rentals, to provide solutions to the housing problems here.

Accomodation & affordable housing in Tofino has and remains problematic.

Poole’s Land has provided shelter as well as an alternative to homelessness in our community.

Councillor Baert asserts that Poole’s vision for the property as a sustainable community, has not always complied with District of Tofino bylaws or objectives.

It is preferable to have a vision, such as Poole’s, than to turn a blind eye to the problem of homelessness.

Jane Woodbury Tofino

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More parking spots for Maltby Road

New gravel lot adds 28 stalls at Cox Bay NORA O’MALLEY nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca

Cox Bay Beach just got more inviting for local surfers and visitors alike.

The District of Tofino recently expanded parking capacity at the end of Maltby Road, creating approximately 28 new public parking spaces.

Maltby Road is located about a 20-minute drive north of the Tofino-Ucluelet Junction, on the left side of the Pacific Rim Highway.

According to April Froment, manager of public spaces, cultural and visitor initiatives, the new $50,000 gravel lot was fully funded through Tofino’s participation in the BC Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) Program.

“The goal of the project is to increase the amount of public parking at Cox Bay and help address the challenge of parked vehicles spilling out onto the highway on those busy days,” said Froment via email.

Additional wayfinding signaged will also be installed later on in the month to help direct visitors to the expanded free parking space.

From the lot, a short trail leads beachgoers to the south end of Cox Bay. There are currently no washroom facilities at Maltby Road, but there is one outhouse located at the beach end of this trail.

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A crew from Gibson Bros Contractors cleared way for the new gravel lot at Maltby Road last week.

Froment said there are no immediate program has not been confirmed past plans to construct washroom and chang- March 2018.

January 3rd, “If 2018the program does continue, further eroom facilities as funding from the RMI rd January January 3 3rd,, 2018 2018 January 3rd, 2018 January 3rd , 2018 January 3rd, 2018

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Notice hereby given that a Public Hearing, pursuant to Sections and 466Drive, of theUcluelet Local Government Act, will be held at the Ucluelet Community located at Matterson B.C., th Act, willis be held at the Ucluelet Community Centre, located at 500 500 464 Matterson Drive, B.C., on on January 23 , 2018 commencing at 7:00 p.m.Centre, Notice hereby given that a Public Hearing, pursuant to Sections and 466Drive, of theUcluelet Local Government th Act, willis be held at the Ucluelet Community Centre, located at 500 464 Matterson B.C., on January ,, 2018 commencing at 7:00 p.m. th Notice is23 hereby given that a Public Hearing, pursuant to Sections 464 and 466 of theUcluelet Local Government January 23 2018 commencing at 7:00 p.m. th Act, will be held at the Ucluelet Community Centre, located at 500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet B.C., on January , 2018 commencing at 7:00 Act, will 23 be held at the Ucluelet Community Centre, at to 500amend Matterson Drive, Ucluelet B.C., on Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.p.m.

1219, 2017located proposes The District of Ucluelet Zoning th January 23 , 2018 commencing at 7:00 p.m. th Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1219, 2017 proposes to amend The District of Ucluelet Zoning January 23 , 2018 commencing at 7:00 p.m.

Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1219, 2017 proposes to amend The District of Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw 1160, 2013 by reducing the minimum side yard setbacks on multiple small bare land strata lots in the Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1219, 2017 proposes amend Thesmall District ofland Ucluelet Bylaw 1160, 2013 by reducing the minimum side setbacks on multiple bare strata lots Bylaw 1160, 2013 bybelow) reducing the3.0m minimum side yard setbacksto multiple small bare land strataZoning lots in in the the Reef Point area (see from 1.2m toyard beproposes consistent with the The existing built Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.to 1219, 2017 toon amend District ofenvironment.

Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw 1160, 2013 by reducing the minimum side yard setbacks on multiple small bare land strata lots in the Reef Point area (see below) from 3.0m to 1.2m to be consistent with the existing built environment.

Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1219, 2017 proposes to amend The District of Ucluelet Zoning Reef Point area (see below) from 3.0m to 1.2m to be consistent with the existing built environment.

BylawPoint 1160, 2013 bybelow) reducing the3.0m minimum sidetoyard setbacks on multiple small built bare land strata lots in the Reef (see from to 1.2m be consistent with the existing Bylaw 1160,area 2013 by reducing the minimum side yard setbacks on multiple small bare environment. land strata lots in the Reef Point area (see below) from 3.0m to 1.2m to be consistent with the existing built environment.

Reef Point area (see below) from 3.0m to 1.2m to be consistent with the existing built environment.

investment in washroom/changeroom facilities is very likely,” she notes.

Public Notice of Information Session Highway 4

Kennedy Hill Safety Improvements Project The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to attend an information session regarding the Kennedy Hill Safety Improvements Project planned for the Pacific Rim Highway 4 adjacent to Kennedy Lake.

Ministry staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Two drop-in sessions are scheduled for the following dates and locations: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Best Western Tin Wis Resort 1119 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, B.C. Wednesday, January 24, 2018 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ucluelet Community Centre 500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, B.C.

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The crew at the Long Beach Lodge Resort is ecstatic to be in the running for a Vancouver Island Business Award.

Vancouver Island Business Award nominees Tofino’s Long Beach Lodge and Ucluelet’s Norwood’s Restaurant up for honours ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

The Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards has unveiled its list of nominees for its 18th annual showing and two West Coast favourites are in the running.

Tofino’s Long Beach Lodge Resort and Ucluelet’s Norwood’s Restaurant are among 88 finalists for this year’s awards.

The winners will be announced at Victoria’s Delta Ocean Pointe Resort on Jan. 25.

Long Beach Lodge’s Director of Sales and Marketing Megan Hall told the Westerly News she and her team were delighted to be recognized.

“We definitely make sure we have a great staff culture and we take pride in supporting various community organizations and participate in sustainability initiatives

around the community as well,” she said.

“We have a huge commitment to our staff, the guests and the community and also the environment and we continue to update, add and maintain the resort to ensure a top quality experience for our guests.”

She said Lodge representatives are pleased to attend the Jan. 25 awards celebration.

“We’re looking forward to the evening,” she said. “It’s very humbling, important and exciting to be nominated.”

Hall pointed to the Lodge’s efforts to nurture and sustain a motivating and caring staff environment as a key reason for the business’ success.

“We definitely attribute part of the success of the business, and our guest satisfaction and loyalty, to investing in our staff culture,” she said. “We make

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sure that our staff are happy and they’re being treated really well” She said 2017 was “a really great year, again, for the Lodge and for Tofino in general,” and added the resort launched new offerings, including live music on Wednesdays, from 3-6 p.m.

“It’s great to see a lot of locals in the Great Room enjoying that,” she said adding locals also enjoy the resort’s hot-pool and sauna facilities.

“Tofino being a small community, we love to have locals in the Lodge and give back to the community and put on things that not only our guests, but locals can enjoy as well,” she said. “Whenever we reference guests, we include both locals and travellers in that. The Lodge strives on treating its staff, guests and locals equally.

Every one of them is just as vital to the organization as the other.”

“We make sure that our staff are happy and they’re being treated really well.”

– Megan Hall Ucluelet’s Norwood’s Restaurant is closed for the season and the Westerly News was unable to reach owner Richard Norwood by presstime. The popular dining spot will reopen on Feb. 10.

“The Owner/Chef Richard Norwood is one of the best and most talented Chef’s I’ve ever run across,” wrote James Robson in a recent TripAdvisor review. “He once cooked me the ultimate Halibut Dinner and, for past 20 years, I have gone out of my way just to eat at his place. Pure quality.”

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The Comox Valley chocolatier and owner of Ivan’s Truffles spent time as a chef in Toronto prior to devoting much of his time now to the decadent treats.

Loubier worked with a chocolatier and noticed people’s reaction to chocolate.

“Full-bodied chocolate – there’s a neurological love.

The texture, flavour and feeling of eating truffles are so perfect. They’re so small, but have so much happiness in one bite.”

Loubier saw the simplicity in the product, and realized that he wanted to dedicate his business to making handmade, high quality, fresh truffles.

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Following an entrepreneurial course in Vancouver, Loubier started Ivan’s Truffles, specializing in natural, GMO-free, handmade, ethical truffles.

He uses a rich flavoured ganache which is hand-piped, individually enrobed in tempered dark chocolate, and dusted with premium cocoa power. Additionally, he uses only Valrhona chocolate, organic cream, local honey, organic teas, edible organic flowers and organic fruit.

While he uses regular flavours such as lavender, Loubier also experiments with other local delicacies such as Cumberland Brewing Company beer and, in the summer, orange and basil, and grapefruit and rosemary.

When it comes to weddings, Loubier works with a client both in terms of flavours and portion size. On average, he makes around three batches a week (around 300 pieces) in order to maintain the integrity of the product.

For wedding options, the truffles can be used as part of the dessert or as favours for the guests. Generally, Loubier suggests one jar per person, but there are many options in which he can work with the client.

Through his website, ivanstruffles.com, Loubier creates his delicacies not only for those in the Comox Valley (he is a frequent vendor at the Comox Farmers’ Market) but can ship across the country.

He is hoping to expand to find vendors in Victoria, Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto.

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Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Chief Councillor Elmer Frank, left, listens to concerns being raised by Nation member Dennis Manson, right.

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From A1 “We want to leave here with hands being shook and hugs being given so we can come together again like we have before.”

He said he had met with TFN members the night before and felt “some frustration in people’s hearts,” “Right now there’s a lot of heartache.

There’s feelings of being left behind and a feeling of losing control. Feelings that we’re not together,” he said. “We’re family here. That’s why we’re not here with anger.

We’re not here to argue and fight. We’re Hjalmer Wenstob here just to speak with each other and come together again.”

He said a big concern members have is that they don’t feel they have an opportunity to speak with their leadership, particularly in Opitsaht, where some members feel they are being left behind.

“There is a big lack of communication,” he said. “The biggest thing is that people want a space to speak with their leadership again. They want band meetings. They want community meetings.

They want those to be in Opitsaht as much as they are on this side. They really want to come together again…It’s not against our leadership. We miss them being here and hearing our voices.”

Along with increased communication with leadership, the most common concerns raised during the event were around access to funding for medical costs and patient travel as well as available and suitable housing.

“We are here today to make things right, to come back together, to be a proud Nation as we once were,” said TFN member Corinne Ortiz-Castro, who helped organize the protest. “We are begging you to sit down [and] to really listen to our people and come up with a long-term plan to correct this.”

“It was a really good day.”

– Hjalmer Wenstob She said members face many social issues that the Nation must work together to solve.

“I’ve heard countless personal stories of struggle from our people…I’m not here to attack or point fingers. I’m here to find solutions for our Nation’s needs,” she said. “We are struggling financially, emotionally, mentally and spiritually as people.”

She hoped the protest would prompt the Nation’s leadership to enact changes.

“This administration isn’t working for us. Neither is the Chief or Council, “she said. “We are hoping, from this, that you will honestly and seriously sit down with everybody, because we are all one and we want that proven.”

Chief Councillor Elmer Frank acknowledged funding for patient travel can be a slow process, but said it is done on a reimbursement basis guided by the federal government as the Nation’s members have consistently opposed signing a treaty agreement.

“That [treaty] was a clean mechanism to be able to self-govern and make our own laws. Right now, we don’t have that ability,” he said.

He said concerns over housing issues had been heard and that the Nation is preparing over $1 million worth of renovations.

“In the next month, you’re going to start seeing $1.9 million of renovations that will be happening to the elder’s homes,” he said.

He said the Nation has been moving quickly to adopt recommendations that stemmed from a recent forensic audit and suggested it might be time to reassess.

“It’s time for us to slow down. Let’s do a reality check of what we’re doing.

Maybe we got too caught up as leaders on trying to continue to grow us without looking after people properly,” he said. “We got too caught up, after that forensic audit, developing all of these policies that we’ve unfortunately forgot the key component of looking after our people…As your leader, I will commit to ensuring that our staff change those ways.”

He acknowledged communication could improve and said a council meeting will be held on Jan. 19 and a band meeting will be held on Feb. 21. He encouraged members to reach out to him as well as the Nation’s staff.

“Today I want to assure you that today is certainly not only a wake-up-call for our leaders, but I think it’s a good time to say we’re on the same track. We’re in the same canoe. Let’s paddle together,” he said. “Thank you to all of you who came out and supported one another.

From this day forward, we need to hold hands, We need to grab the same paddle and we need to go in the same direction because I believe in what was brought up today.”

After the event, Wenstob told the Westerly News said he was pleased to see a clear message shared with TFN leadership.

“I think we all leave here feeling positive and feeling change and feeling the compassion and love that our Nation has for each other,” he said. “We all spoke with respect and we all spoke to a future that we’re all a part of and we’re all making that solution together.

It was a really good day.”

Frank told the Westerly he would ensure better communications in the future and added that the Nation is working on a new communications strategy.

“We’re hoping that will be adopted at the Feb. 21 membership meeting so communications will get out more effectively,” he said.

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Exercising in nature The additional benefits of ‘forest bathing’

Green exercise is physical activity conducted self-esteem. Green exercise research has also in natural environments. Japanese researchers shown improvements in memory and decision discovered that there are additional benefits to making in those who partake regularly. exercise when conducted in nature; they call this Hiking in the forest is beneficial for stress effect “Shinrin-yoku” or forest bathing. reduction and the cascade effect that inhibits These additional benefits are related to stimu- cortisol production. Reducing cortisol has a lating the senses. Phytoncides are organic com- positive effect on health risk factors and the pounds released by trees that stimulate feeling of well-being. As little as 20 minour sense of smell. Other contributing utes of walking in the forest can induce factors to stimulating the senses are the relaxation and a 2-hour hike improves visual stimulation due to the scenery, sleep quality and duration. Physical feeling of the forest floor beneath the activity in nature burns calories, profeet, and sound of running streams and motes quality sleep and reduces stress and cortisol which are key factors for birds chirping. The association of green managing weight. exercise on health outcomes is so compelling that forest therapy has become Green exercise conducted regularly Tracy Lister known as a preventative and alternative boosts the immune system to fight off medicine. illnesses such as cold and flu. Due to its Exercising in nature has a positive effect on the effects on the immune system it also reduces the cardiovascular system particularly heart rate and risk of developing cancer. blood pressure. Comparative studies of exercise If time is a factor, consider walking outside to conducted in various environments have shown and from errands or on a lunch break. A study that walking 30 minutes at a good pace 7 day of green exercise during lunch breaks showed a week in nature significantly reduces blood that a lunch time walk in nature as short as 20 pressure and the risk of a heart attack com- minutes daily promoted good health, improved pared to exercise conducted indoors or in urban sleep and increased the feeling of well-being. areas. These benefits are particularly relevant to people with type 2 diabetes as green exercise not only independently reduces cardiovascular Tracy Lister is currently a doctoral student in risk factors but also blood glucose further reduc- clinical nutrition at Maryland University of Inteing the risk of diabetes related complications. grative Health and is a clinical dietician residing Forest walking also affects mental wellbeing by in Ucluelet , with 25 years experience covering reducing anxiety and depression and increasing most areas of dietetics

Chamber ready for 2018 Board of Directors focused on engagement

Happy New Year from myself, Lara, and our Our monthly seminars have seen growing suchard-working Board of Directors. cess and we will continue growth in education Looking back at 2017, our 70th Anniversary for our businesses. We are looking forward to year, we have seen much growth for the Chamber. working with our members and offering them Thanks to the diligence of our Board, and more for their membership in the coming year.

We would like to encourage our members to especially Ursula Banke’s grant writing skills, become more engaged in the Chamber, we received grant funding which enables so we can continue to grow and be able the Chamber to deliver the Ucluelet Business & Employment – Retention to offer more to our business community. & Expansion program.

Our Annual General Meeting is being We have hired two staff to implement scheduled for early February, stay tuned this program and you will be hearing for the date.

The AGM will be held at Black Rock from them soon!

Resort in their Ballroom. For those inWe had a very successful Midnight Madness, it was great to see families out terested in joining a dynamic board, Lara Kemps shopping locally, our annual Breakfast please contact me and I can send you with Santa had a great turnout and a an application. fabulous fundraiser for not only our Chamber I am so lucky to have grown up in such a welbut for the Ucluelet Recreation Commission coming and hard-working community and I Bike Park project. The Harbour Lights Sail look forward to offering you advocacy, growth past had a fantastic turnout of, not only our and education in the upcoming year.

If you have any questions, my office is open hardworking skilled boat decorators, but also our community…a wonderful way to get in to Monday through Friday from 10am to 2pm and the Holiday Spirit. Our town was brightened up we are located at the Visitors Centre Between this year for the Chamber’s 1st annual Business the Barkley Café and the Green House Market.

Holiday Décor competition and I hope everyone had a chance to drive by the home of “On the Lara Kemps is the Ucluelet Chamber of ComEdge Roofing!! merce’s Office Manager.

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B.C. couple caught in false-alarm missile alert Honeymooners received a terrifying phone message MIRANDA GATHERCOLE Langley Times

It was one of the scariest moments of their lives.

On Jan. 13 at 8:07 a.m., Langley honeymooners Drew and Kailey St. Cyr were half asleep at their Airbnb in Kona, Hawaii, when Drew’s phone started making an “obnoxious loud sound.”

“It wasn’t my regular alarm noise, very loud and high pitched,” Drew told theLangley Times.

“We thought it was a fire alarm at first.”

Confused, Kailey grabbed the phone and passed it over to Drew, who noticed a strange message on the screen: “Ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii.

Seek immediate shelter. This is not a drill.”

“I read it and honestly didn’t know how to react,” Drew said.

“I just repeated what it said, and she jumped out of bed asking if I was serious and ran to grab her glasses in the bathroom.”

Drew got out of bed, threw on some shorts, and went outside onto the balcony of their third floor room, which looked out across an enclosed courtyard towards other balconies.

Several other patrons were on

their balconies as well. They had all received the same message on their phones at the same time.

“This is when the panic started setting in for myself and a lot of others,” Drew said.

“I’m a pretty calm person so I wasn’t sure how to react at first, more just shock. My wife was in tears at this point and turned on the TV to see if it said anything.”

There was nothing on the TV, adding to their confusion.

They tried to phone their families back home in Canada, but because they were in the middle of an emergency, all phone lines were down and they couldn’t make any outgoing calls.

“I then went out our door again and there were a few people saying Hawaii has no bomb shelters, so there was nowhere to go. It was odd that none of the island’s missile threat sirens were going off (over 300 on the islands),” Drew said.

Luckily, their WhatsApp was working, and Drew was able to reach his younger brother. His family was in shock. “(It’s a) very weird feeling being on the phone with your family when you don’t know if you’ll speak to them again, or what was going to happen. That was the worst part for me, made it feel very real at that point.”

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Drew and Kailey St. Cyr were honeymooning in Hawaii when a ballistic missile alert was sent to their phone. their complex were piling into their cars and leaving for higher ground, while others fled to the hospital — one of the only buildings in the area that can be locked up tight.

Drew and Kailey came to the realization that there was nothing they could do but wait. They kept the TV on, looking for any information, and checked Twitter for updates. Kailey continued to call her family members, who were not picking up.

Fifteen minutes after receiving the original alert, Kailey saw an announcement on Twitter that Hawaiian civil defence had made a mistake.

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It was a false alarm.

Drew went out onto the balcony again and overheard a lady on the phone with her brother in law, who’s in the American military, stating the same news.

“Nothing was officially confirmed at this point until 38 minutes later when I received another message saying it was false,” Drew said.

“It was a very unique feeling you can’t describe. There was nothing we could do but wait and see what happens. There was nowhere to go.”

By the time the second message came through, every news station was reporting on it, and

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they were finally able to get more detailed information. A push alert warning of a ballistic missile was accidentally sent out, causing panic among more than a million people in Hawaii.

The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is still trying to figure out how it happened. “(It) took a couple hours for everything to seem normal again, and by that night you couldn’t tell anything happened by people’s reactions or attitudes,” Drew said.

“We went out and watched the football games and the local sports bar and had a stress-free time.”

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The Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce’s Ursula Banke, Dian McCreary, Lara Kemps and Suzanne Ryles are excited to get started on a new Business and Employment Retention and Expansion Program.

Women of the West Coast

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Dena Bruno and Rachelle Cole raised over $10,000 for Cops for their Cancer head shaving initiative.

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Jada Touchie of the Ucluelet First Nation earned a silver medal at the North American Indigenous Games.

In the year of the #MeToo movement and with Merriam-Webster dictionary’s word of the year being “feminism”, here’s a look back at some of our many favourite women that rocked the West Coast in 2017.

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Picnic Charcuterie owner Tina Windsor was a top five finalist in the Small Business B.C. Awards.

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Wrestler Maybe Crabbe with USS wrestling coach Mike Rhodes after earning a gold medal at the provincials.

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Mathea Olin had a big year by winning Canada’s first-ever surf medals in international competition.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES Aries, if a special opportunity or circumstance comes your way, jump at the chance to be a part of it. Such opportunities might not come along too often, so enjoy the ride.

TAURUS Taurus, a newfound devotion to exercise may improve your life in many different ways. If you have been vacillating on whether or not to embrace a new lifestyle, just do it.

GEMINI An unexpected situation has put you out of your element, Gemini.

For now you can simply go with the flow and see how things work out. Don’t let this get the better of you.

CANCER Cancer, dabbling in a few different projects may give you a unique perspective and the inspiration to take things in a new direction.

Keep putting out those feelers.

LEO Leo, you have just about sold one of your ideas and now it’s just a matter of being patient. Soon the results will support your vision, and you can enjoy the fruits of your labors.

VIRGO Let other people’s perceptions roll off you like water off of a duck’s back, Virgo. To get the full picture, you need to immerse yourself and make up your own mind.

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CLUES DOWN 1. Rope used to lasso 2. Idyllic places 3. Field force unit 4. Guitar great Clapton 5. Slang for type of skirt 6. Figure skating jump 7. Innocent 8. Mathematical ratio 9. Slowly drinks 10. Line where edges meet 11. Offices of the pope 12. Dry or withered 14. “__ the Man” Musical 15. Difficult situations 18 Greek goddess of discord 20. Marked by smartness in dress and manners 24. Habitat 26. Annoy constantly 28. Full of life 30. Great energy 32. BBQ and soy are two 34. Virtuous 35. Not fatty 37. Foes 38. Merchandiser 40. Dishonest scheme 42. Repents 43. Protective crust 45. Native American people 47. Any place of bliss or delight 49. Bring up 50. Birds 51. Geological times 55. Consumed

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Methaqualone pill (slang) 5. Religious service 9. Woodland gods (Greek myth.)

11. “Where Is My Mind?” rockers 13. Deliberately contrary states of affairs 15. Inflection of the voice 16. “Great Expectations” character 17. Becomes a butterfly 19. Spoke 21. Tennis player Sharapova 22. Midway between northeast and east 23. Afrikaans 25. No instruction set computing 26. Pacific Standard Time 27. Relaxing places 29. Confiscates 31. Gladys Knight’s fellow performers 33. Witnesses 34. Taking place in a series 36. Satisfy 38. Freshwater fish of N. America 39. Laments 41. “Girls” creator Dunham 43. Indian title of respect 44. Cocoa plum 46. Network of nerve cells 48. Link together in a chain 52. Cool 70s crew “The __ Squad” 53. Persons engaging in energetic pursuits 54. Accumulation of glacial debris 56. Fastened 57. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish 58. Whiskey and bread are two 59. Scottish tax

SWIM PROGRAM: CBT director Rebecca Hurwitz, left, Wickaninnish Community School principal Drew Ryan, and Samantha Fyleris of the Parents Advisory Council recently celebrated an inaugural withdrawal from the Tofino Children’s Swimming & Water Safety Fund. The endowment fund was created in an effort to provide free swimming lessons for local students at WCS. Visit clayoquotbiosphere.org for more information.

LIBRA Libra, take a few steps back and think about whether or not a new approach is needed regarding a specific situation. Thinking logically instead of emotionally may help.

SCORPIO Scorpio, take a day to recharge your batteries if you feel your energy stores are running low. You may not need an extended vacation to do so, just a day to relax.

SAGITTARIUS Sagittarius, looking within yourself can help you get a grasp on your situation and your future. Make the most of this introspection and use it as a catalyst for positive change.

CAPRICORN Take certain things with a grain of salt, Capricorn. Until you can flush out the facts, there is no point in worrying or passing judgement. Be patient and things will come to light.

AQUARIUS Find more time to explore an important relationship, Aquarius.

Don’t overlook the importance of date night. Make time for this important person even if it requires sacrifices.

PISCES Pisces, do something unexpected this week and watch as those around you are inspired by your willingness to try new things.

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Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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It is with broken hearts we announce that our Tom Braiden lost his struggle with Depression and Recovery, on December 31, 2017. His mind is now at ease.

He was predeceased by his Grandpa, Bill Braiden Sr. who he adored, and spent oh so many happy times with in his younger years. He leaves his Mother, Jennifer and his Granny, Anja, who supported and loved him unconditionally, who always enjoyed his company and will miss him more than words can say.

He also leaves his Uncle Bill Jr. (Pam), Aunt Susan, cousin Annie and family, Aunt Lorraine, cousin Kathy and family, his extended Braiden and Tastula families, his forever friend, Toby, and his many friends.

Tom was born Feb. 24 1982, in Tofino BC. His mom and he made Parksville their home, until after his graduation from Ballenas Sec. School, he moved to Northern Alberta, where he mastered the skill of industrial insulating. Tom was a Diesel Enthusiast, self taught engine/ vehicle repair, and Trivia master. His smile lit up the room, and he always enjoyed to hear and tell a funny story.

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Recreation Programmer 2 (Temporary, Maternity Leave 18 Months)

DEPARTMENT: Community Sustainability CLOSING DATE: January 28, 2018 POSITION: The District of Tofino is seeking a qualified individual to fill a temporary full-time position as the Recreation Programmer 2 in the Community Sustainability Department. This temporary position is being posted as a result of an 18 month maternity leave.

The position will begin on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.

Reporting to the Manager of Community Sustainability, the Recreation Programmer 2 performs duties related to the provision of recreational services to the residents of Tofino. The Recreation Programmer 2 coordinates, promotes and implements recreational programs and special events for a diverse variety of programs in sport, outdoor, social, arts and cultural areas. Responsibilities also include supervision of volunteers, contractors, and seasonal staff. The Recreation Programmer 2 liaises with Recreation Commission and other community organizations to coordinate service delivery. The Recreation Programmer 2 works with the Manager of Community Sustainability to develop annual budgets, work plans, projects, and Council reports.

The preferred candidate will have post secondary education in a related field and previous work experience in a recreation position. Preference will be given to those with a valid class 4 BC Drivers License, experience managing staff, administrative experience, and current first aid training.

A detailed job description outlining the duties and qualifications is available on the District’s website at www.tofino.ca.

HOURS OF WORK & SALARY: This is a temporary position to cover an eighteen month maternity leave and based on a 37.5 hour flexible work week that may include weekends and evenings and is subject to the term of the Collective Agreement of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 118. The salary for this position will be $29.86 per hour plus 14.8% in lieu of benefits. The successful candidate will complete a 60 working day probation period at 90% of the hourly wage.

APPLICATION: Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume indicating the position applied for, in confidence, no later than 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2018, to: Aaron Rodgers, Manager of Community Sustainability Email: arodgers@tofino.ca District of Tofino, PO Box 9, Tofino BC, V0R 2Z0 121 Third Street, Tofino BC The District thanks all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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You will utilize all communication channels to serve our visitor inquiries including social media, phone, e-mail and in-person at our Visitor Centre. Your friendly and knowledgeable approach will convert visitor inquiries into bookings of activities, attractions and services creating higher visitor satisfaction, increased spending and destination advocacy.

COUNSELLING IF YOU want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous, Ucluelet/Tofino 1800-883-3968.

As the perfect candidate, you will be either a student in grade 11 or 12, or someone looking for an interesting and people-oriented part-time job. You will have a deep pride for Tofino and understand the value of excellent customer service to our members and community.

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Bear spray attacks in Port Only two weeks into the new year, Port Alberni RCMP have already responded to two separate robberies involving bear spray.

On the evening of Monday, Jan. 8, two males tried to break into a house in the 3500 block of 6th Avenue. The homeowner appeared from within the house at a window that had just been broken and was met by two suspects standing outside the window. Upon seeing the homeowner, one of the suspects produced a weapon before the other suspect sprayed the resident with bear spray. The two men then fled the area when the resident threatened to call police and let their dog out.

In the early morning of Thursday, Jan. 11, two males broke into a residence on the 5200 block of River Road.

The suspects knocked on the door and when the residents answered, they sprayed the residents with bear spray before forcing their way into the home.

One of the suspects presented a weapon. The suspects stole a few valuables, then fled the house.

The two male suspects have been described as being heavy

ISLAND IN BRIEF set or stocky and approximately six feet tall. The suspects had covered their faces and have not been identified.

If you witnessed one of these incidents or you have any information that may assist investigators, you are asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424. Or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by text your tip to CRIMES (274637). Crime Stoppers pays up to $2000 for information leading to an arrest.

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Ladysmith pot producer bought in $230M deal Ontario licensed marijuana producer Aphria has reached an agreement to acquire Ladysmith-based Broken Coast Cannabis in a deal worth $230-million.

“Broken Coast is committed to providing a premium and affordable product to its patient base while staying true to BC’s iconic cannabis brand and culture,” said Roberto Bresciani, director and co-founder of Broken Coast.

“Joining the Aphria team will open doors to keep innovating with our unique production process and cannabis genetics.”

All three co-founders will stay on with the company, which has amassed over 10,000 registered patients since being founded in 2013. Broken Coast will be paid $10 million in cash and the remainder will be in Aphria shares.

While the exact whereabouts of the Vancouver Island company’s 26,000 sq ft facility on a 4.5-acre parcel of land are unclear, Broken Coast’s address is listed as being in Ladysmith.

An ongoing expansion will bring the size of the facility up to 44,000 sq ft.

Aphria in turn operates a low cost and scaled greenhouse platform in Leamington, Ont., a municipality on Lake Erie about an hour from the Windsor-Detroit border.

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WILL ROSS @ ANAF, Friday, Jan. 19. 8pm @ Ucluelet’s ANAF. Squamish’s Looper God Will Ross comes to Ucluelet to show you what one man, a guitar, harmonica, countless percussion instruments and a looper pedal can do.

Admission $10.

PAINT NIGHT PARTY, Saturday, Jan. 20. 7pm @ Jamie’s Rainforest Inn. Hosted by local artist Andrea Fergusson.

Purchase tickets at paintnite.com.

THORNTON CREEK ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY AGM, Sunday, Jan. 21. 2pm @ the Thornton Creek Hatchery (on the North side of Ucluelet Harbour, 10km from Ucluelet near Port Albion). Everyone Welcome!

MOVIE NIGHT, Monday, Jan. 22, “Goodbye Christopher Robin” (PG).

Doors @ 7:30pm, show @ 8. Clayoquot Theatre.

The true story of AA Milne and his son, Christopher Robin, whose imaginative stories became a series of beloved children’s books.

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UCLUELET ALANON GROUP Wednesdays, 7:30pm, Catholic Church (use side entrance below), 1663 Peninsula Rd. DROP IN CRAFTING, Wednesdays. 7:309:30pm @ Coastal Bliss Yoga. Note: materials are not supplied, so please bring everything you need with you!

PILATES Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7pm.

Tofino Community Hall. $10 drop-in.

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, 10:3011:30am, UCC Main Hall. $2 drop SOUP LUNCH Thursdays, Noon1:30pm. the Hub, UCC. All welcome! Free.

WCRS DOCS, Thursday, Jan. 25. Show at 7pm at the UCC. Told from a first person perspective, “Fight Like A Girl” is about women overcoming their demons through boxing, while telling a larger story about abuse, trauma, mental illness and healing.

Free admission!

BASKETBALL TTuesdays. 7-9pm. USS Gym $2 drop in.

BINGO Wednesdays, 7-9pm, Tofino Legion.

DARTS Mondays, 7pm. Tofino Legion

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

BADMINTON Sundays, 7-9pm. USS Gym. $2 drop-in

FEATURED EVENT OF THE WEEK

LOCALS LOVE THE LAKE CLEAN UP PRIZE INCLUDES:

Kennedy Lake JAN. 20-21 Clean the lake you love! Efforts to clean garbage around Kennedy Lake will begin around 9 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Check out the Locals Love the Lake Facebook page where carpools will be organized. Ucluelet Rent-It Centre will be providing dumpsters to dispose of the waste.

Participants get free hot dogs and soft drinks on both days! Invite your friends! For more info check out the ‘Locals Love the Lake’ Facebook page.

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ST. COLUMBA CHURCH Sundays, 10:30am. 110 2nd St.

FOOD BANK Tuesdays, 1-3pm. 160 Seaplane Base Rd., Ucluelet. To register call 250-726-6909

HOLY FAMILY CHURCH Sundays, 10am. 1163 Peninsula Road

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CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH Sundays, 10:30am. 1419 Peninsula

TOFINO BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Sundays, 10:30am.

Tofino Legion.

• THE MODERN HONOLULU 5 nights in an Ocean View room Daily breakfast for two • 6-day Rental Car from Enterprise

Celebrating 10 years in the Islands, Alaska offers low fares and the most nonstop flights to Hawai‘i from the West Coast. Learn more at alaskaair.com.

• Ko Olina Oahu Circle Island Experience tour by helicopter for two • Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour for two with Kailua Beach Adventures • Two Adult Passes to Hawaii’s Finest Canoe Sailing Adventure Tour with Holokino Hawaii

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INDOOR SOCCER Mondays, 7-9PM. USS Field/Gym. $2 drop-in.

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

• Round-trip air travel for two on Alaska Airlines

ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH Sundays, 11am. Ahousaht

Your complete source for island travel.

RULES:For complete contest details visit Hawaii.com. No purchase necessary. Must be 21+ years old to enter. Entries accepted at Hawaii.com through Jan 31, 2018, at 11:59 PM HST. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any use of robotic, repetitive, automatic, programmed or similar entry methods or agents will void all entries by you. Employees (and their immediate families) of Oahu Publications, Inc. (Hawaii.com) and all participating sponsors are not eligible. Winner will be responsible for all taxes applicable to the total value of the prize(s) received. Prize(s) are non-transferable, not redeemable for cash and must not be used for resale. Prize(s) are for travel, accommodations, and tickets during specified dates only. Winner will refer to the prize vouchers for complete details, terms, and restrictions. If the winner has any issues with the prize(s) or is not able to redeem the prize(s) as specified they must forfeit the prize(s) and another winner will be drawn. Changes or extensions will not be made by Hawaii.com. Winner authorizes OPI to use their name and likeness for promotion at no additional compensation. Winner will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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GRACE BIBLE CHURCH Sundays, 10:30am. UCC ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH Tuesdays, 5pm. 441 Main St. Tofino

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.

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