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Otalith Music Fest. cancelled for 2018 Popular outdoor event needs more volunteers and sponsors for revival ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

Music fans mourned last week as 2018’s Otalith Music Festival was cancelled.

The Otalith Music Festival Society’s Technical Director Jonny Jenkins told the Westerly News the society’s key members have other responsibilities to juggle, and added he is about to welcome his first child in May. “The end of it is that you have volunteers running a festival that could be a full time job,” he said. “It was never to line our own pockets with money at the end of this thing, so there comes a point where you have to sit down and think, ‘Do you have the time to do this properly and also not get paid to do it?’ and that wasn’t really a reality this year for all of us. We just couldn’t do that.”

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Eagle rescued in Ukee ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

A juvenile eagle found unable to fly in Ucluelet on Monday is recovering well at Errington’s North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre.

“He’s eating well. He’s quite feisty. But, he is covered in some sort of a substance,” the centre’s Animal Care Supervisor Tawny Molland told the Westerly News Thursday afternoon. “We’re not sure exactly what it is so he will be getting a good bath and then we’ll keep monitoring him and see how he does from there…We’ve just got to get the substance off his feathers and away we go.”

She said the unidentified substance likely caused the bird’s feathers to lose their weather proofing and downed the animal, which has no other obvious injuries, after a rainfall.

“Once they’re water logged, they can’t fly,” she said.

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Councillors weigh in on whether they’ll run this year ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne is running for re-election this year and, after being acclaimed in a 2013 by-election and 2014’s general election, she’s hoping to have an opponent for the first time when Tofino heads to the polls on Oct. 20.

“There’s no doubt that acclamation is an easy way in and I know for a fact that I’m the envy of other mayors across Vancouver Island for example because I have not had to campaign to succeed to become mayor of my community,” she said.

She added though that running unopposed means she has not yet had the opportunity to campaign.

Josie Osborne “It’s good to be able to tell the community who you are and what you’re about, what you stand for and what your values are,” she said. “If you don’t have an opponent, you don’t get the opportunity to do that.”

She hopes to see a solid crop of engaged locals put their names forward for this year’s election.

“I especially want to encourage women out there who are thinking about this to begin talking to their mentors and friends and family and discussing whether that might be an option for them,” she said. “Women need to be asked a lot more times than men do to make that decision and, I think, anything we can do to encourage more women to run for local office is a good thing for our communities.”

She said reaching gender parity is important in all levels of government: municipal, provincial, and federal.

“When we have gender parity, that’s when we begin to see the way we’re making decisions change the very culture of the institution that we’ve created,” she said. “It’s an institution that’s largely been created by men so as women are getting more and more involved we’re seeing more transformation around the way dialogue occurs, the way engagement occurs and the way decisions are made and, I think, that’s a good thing for society.”

There will be at least one incumbent seat up for grabs this October as Coun. Ray Thorogood has bowed out. He said a change in 2016 that made local government terms four years rather than three is the main reason for his decision.

He added he would “definitely” encourage anyone considering a council bid to step up, but Ray Thorogood said they need to understand the heavy time commitment they’re signing up for.

“There’s a lot of background work you have to do,” he said. “If you feel it’s thankless, you shouldn’t be running. It’s got to be rewarding.

You’ve got to get reward out of it.”

Duncan McMaster was the only incumbent councillor to confirm a re-election bid when asked by the Westerly.

“I want to see this affordable housing through that I’ve been working on,” he said. “It’s ToDuncan McMaster fino’s key issue. It’s floundered in the past and I don’t want to see it flounder again.”

With 18 years in local government, Coun. Al Anderson is Tofino’s longest serving councillor.

“Something about it keeps me coming back,” he said. “I’d have to say that I’m leaning towards running again, but there are some things that may change that one way or the other as things move along.”

He said that his seat on council has allowed him to contribute to his community.

“I’m not a family man. I don’t have children and many of the activities that young folks and families do in town and the way they serve their Al Anderson community is connected through family,” he said. “I feel like this is the best way for me to serve the community not having had a family.”

Coun. Dorothy Baert has put in 10 years on council and said she has not yet decided if she’ll run for another four.

“Four-year terms are challenging in small communities,” she said. “I do have some things that I feel that I’d like to continue working on so I have to balance that out…If I do decide to run, I’ll be in it 100 per cent.”

Coun. Greg Blanchette is also undecided.

“I’m not going to even think Dorothy Baert about it until after the summer is over. I don’t want considerations of re-election or anything like that to influence any of the decision I’ll be making between now and September,” he said.

Blanchette was the only first-time councillor to earn a spot in 2014’s election and he said tackling the learning curve presented by his first term was both rewarding and challenging.

“It’s been all ends of the spectrum. There have been times when I’ve been composing my Greg Blanchette resignation letter and there were times when I was, kind of, giving myself the old fist pump; like, ‘Yeah we did that,’” he said. “This council has been particularly easy to work with and, in large part, that’s a function of Mayor Josie’s exceptional leadership skills and her approach, which is to include everybody on everything…We don’t always agree and I wouldn’t want us to always agree, but we all have points of view that we feel free to express.”

Coun. Cathy Thicke is wrapping up her second term and said she’s “not completely sure,” if she’ll put her name in for another one.

“I have given it some thought and I am interested. I just need to think very seriously about the time commitment and the energy that this commitment, for me, demands,” she said.

She added four years is a big commitment and added that the level of responsibility is high.

“Especially relationships with First Nations; that’s at Cathy Thicke a real critical point in time,” she said.

“All of these extra meetings with First Nations, working through difficult problems, really demands a lot of thought.”

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Letter to employer outrages Ucluelet First Nation protesters

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The saga featuring the Ucluelet First Nation’s government and citizens who do not feel their government is acting in their best interests turned another page last month during an assembly meeting in Hitacu.

Standing at a microphone set up for members to speak to their legislature on March 12, Jenny and Lorri Touchie claimed a letter had been sent by their government to their employer at the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve regarding a protest they had both participated in on July 17, 2017, where protesters had voiced concerns over what they believe has been a lack of transparency from UFN President Les Doiron’s administration.

“My employer was contacted by this administration to try to get me fired from my job,” Jenny Touchie said. “Why is the first line of action to try to get people fired, to have their livelihood taken away, rather than to sit down with people and talk about the issues?”

She said she had obtained the letter through a Freedom of Information request and read a portion of it aloud at the meeting.

“I have been directed to enquire of you if Parks Canada has a code of conduct and if that code lays out responsibility for federal government employees to be respectful in their everyday lives,” she read.

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Ucluelet First Nation member Jenny Touchie speaks to the Westerly News during a July 17 protest against her Nation’s government.

Touchie recently learned that, following the protest, her employer at Parks Canada received a letter regarding her particpation. Watch a video of the protest at www.WesterlyNews.ca.

“As you know, you have two employees, for two and a half years, who have continually undermined the Ucluelet First Nation government.

In the spirit of the federal government’s reconciliation mandate and our government to government relationship, please advise what avenues the [Ucluelet First Nation government] has to file a formal complaint.”

After reading the letter, Touchie asked, “How can you not classify that as bullying, intimidation and harassment?” and added she had taken the day off work, was not wearing a Parks Canada uniform, and was on her own time when she participated in the protest.

Doiron responded that the intent of the letter was not to get anyone fired, but rather to clarify the Nation’s relation-

ship with the federal government.

He confirmed to the Westerly News that his government had sent the letter and that it had contained the passage Touchie quoted at the meeting. He said he felt sending the letter was important because the Park Reserve represents Canada’s federal government.

“We’re government to government; not government to Parks Canada. Parks Canada is a branch, or a subsidiary of the government…Our relationship is with the Prime Minister,” he said. “ We need to represent ourselves in a professional manner and if someone’s going to be making accusations of corruption and such, I think that we need to be able to deal with that in a professional manner.

That’s what it comes down

to… Nowhere have we tried to have them fired. If that was the case, those letters would be written a lot harsher and firmer than that and they would have gotten more than one letter.”

He said he had taken particular exception to the July 17 protest because the protesters accused him of being corrupt.

“If you’re going to make an accusation, you better have some concrete evidence,” he said. “What is it that we’re doing wrong? We may not be governing in a way that you want to be governed, but we’re governing and if you don’t like that, at the end of the day, what you can do is you can vote us out. That’s democracy.

That happens in Ottawa. That happens in Victoria. That happens in Tofino.”

He said the Nation faces challenges in terms of healing relationships as well as transitioning to the Maa-Nulth Treaty it signed in 2011 and he plans to host a community dinner to engage with membership, strengthen relationships and talk about the implications of being a treaty government.

“I really believe that having open dialogue and having stronger, better, communication is key,” he said adding he doubts that increased engagement would please everyone.

“I think you’re faced with that in every community that you go to. You’re always going to have that five-to-20 per cent of the people that you’re not going to keep happy.”

Music fans mourn end of Otalith From A1

The popular, family friendly, outdoor music festival, began in 2013 and was dubbed Otalith after a fish’s ear bone. Its organizers wanted the festival’s profits to go towards initiatives they believed were important locally and, in its five years, Otalith donated roughly $15,000 to organizations like Pacific Wild, the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust and the Jamie Collins Legacy Fund.

“Otalith was an idea to bring internationally renowned music to the Coast to raise money for local initiatives and have a good time at the same time,” Jenkins said. “We wanted to take it one step further than what already existed and in the process bring another element of culture to our little bubble out here.”

Word of the festival spread

and, in its fourth year, its reputation took off with ticket sales matching its capacity.

“In the last two years, we did hit that and it was really 2,000 people coming to enjoy the festival and be a part of it,” he said.

He added that while the festival’s popularity grew among music fans, volunteers and sponsors did not grow at the same rate.

“We always did hope that maybe there would be more buy-in from the community,” he said. “A lot of people were really stoked on it, but some actual monetary help to keep it going to the extent that it was, that was hard. It’s hard to sell a boutique small festival to sponsors.”

He wouldn’t rule out an Otalith revival in 2019, but

said more volunteers would be needed, not just to help out during the event, but to help organize it.

“To do Otalith in the same capacity and have it look the same as it always has, we do need some help,” he said.

“You’re not getting paid for it. So, you have to take time out of your money-making life in order to dedicate the hours. Asking Tofino locals and Ucluelet locals to do that in the middle of summer is a lot to ask.”

He said taking at least a year off could help the society’s members recuperate.

“You end a festival and you’ve kind of got to get on [the next one] right away,” he said. “We always, sort of, felt like we were behind one step.

So, we’re also taking a year

to maybe allow ourselves to catch our breath and get a step forward as opposed to always being a step behind.”

When Thursday’s announcement was posted online, fans quickly began expressing their disappointment, which Jenkins found heartwarming as it showed the impact Otalith had during its tenure.

“Everyone’s, for lack of a better word, a little bit hungover [after each festival] so you don’t get people reaching out saying, ‘Thank you’ and all that stuff. So, sometimes it’s really hard to gauge if people are really happy and if people are really stoked on the festival,” he said. “It’s not nice to see people bummed, but it’s nice to see that people were genuinely into it and genuinely into what we were doing.”

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Ferries aren’t highways, and other realities that bite The B.C. NDP government is “reviewing” a lot of things right now. ICBC, B.C. Hydro, B.C. Ferries, environmental assessment, hydraulic fracturing, the labour code, education funding and so on. Name a provincial government function and it’s probably being reviewed.

This is to be expected after a change of government. Back in 2001, the B.C. Liberals embarked on a “core review” to determine what the province didn’t really need to do.

Now it seems to aim in the opposite direction, and there are “bumps in the road,” as Premier John Horgan has been saying lately.

A recent bump is the revelation that B.C. Ferries isn’t going to be made “part of the highway system.”

This was a mantra of the NDP, and coffee shop wisdom across Vancouver Island, for many years. It was a constant refrain of North Island MLA Claire Trevena, a resident of Quadra Island who now finds herself the transportation minister.

Making the ferry service “part of the why poverty has been pretty well solved in highway system” was code for massively Manitoba and Newfoundland.) increasing the already huge public subsidy They’ve had to extend the deadline for deso fares could be slashed. As one of the tire- livering this made-in-B.C. program. Listening less advocates for this idea liked to say, the to the same advocacy organizations make magic solution was to “suck it the same demands for instant back into government” and get solutions turns out to be like rid of the quasi-independent listening to people who chose corporation that carries the to move to a remote island and now don’t like the cost and indebt and operates as a highly convenience. regulated business. When the latest petition calling for this Speaking of islands, homewas delivered to the legislature, owners there are now spared Trevena quickly ruled it out. from the burden of the “specPeople just want affordable serulation tax,” which was anTom Fletcher vice, not a change of structure, nounced in February as taking she said, having absorbed a big in vacation homes from the Fradose of financial reality during a few months ser Valley to the Gulf Islands to Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Kelowna. This blew in government.

Another constant NDP opposition de- up in Finance Minister Carole James’ face, mand was that B.C. create a poverty reduc- as people with second residences protested tion plan with annual goals. Every other that they are not speculators. James hastily province has one, you know. (I guess that’s rolled back the plan to cut the rate for B.C.

and Canadian residents, and to exclude rural areas. What’s left of it lands on selected cities where a tight rental market won’t change due to this misguided effort. It appears there won’t be a do-over on the much larger employers’ health tax, set to land on payrolls of $500,000 and up next year. This is another instant fix that is turning out to have unintended consequences. “Making employers pay” for health care is right up there with making ferries part of the highway system.

It’s a dumbed-down slogan that doesn’t work as policy. Many employers already pay their employees’ Medical Services Plan premiums.

Now they’re told they have to pay a new tax on top of that next year, with the premiums to be phased out the following year.

It’s a massive bill for municipalities and the provincial government itself, as well as many businesses. If it doesn’t change, 2019 will not be a pleasant year for the NDP government, as its own agencies like hospitals and schools struggle to cut costs.

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Downed eagle covered in mysterious fluid From A1

She said she has never seen the substance the bird was covered in before and added that identifying it, and its source, would be difficult.

“He could have picked it up who knows where and flown to where he was,” she said adding the bird will be bathed in Dawn dish soap and will likely make a full recovery.

“Right now he looks really good. We’ve just got to take it one day at a time and go from there,” she said. “We’ll have him do some time in the flight cage to make sure that he’s doing well flying-wise and then release…We like to try and release them back where they came from.”

The bird’s trip to the sanctuary began with a tip to Ucluelet’s District Office, which was forwarded on to municipal councillor Randy Oliwa who located the animal and started the rescue ball rolling.

“I was a small, small, small, cog in the wheel of the machine,” Oliwa told the Westerly News.

He said the bird was “hunkered down in the salal” and, realizing it was unable to fly, he posted a photo of it to Facebook asking for advice on what to do.

“We started getting hits and information back instantly because of this amazing community we

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crate and heavy blanket to trap the bird.

“They’re a bunch of really cool, really great, local citizens…

They were amazing,” Oliwa said.

“From the time we started looking, that bird was in the cage and safe in good hands with Tara in the back of her van in under two hours.”

CARE’s co-founder Lee-Ann Unger told the Westerly that the Network found a foster home for the bird that night and transportation to Parksville the following morning.

“The CARE network specializes in companion animal rescue, not in the rescue of wildlife, but given the severity of the situation we wanted to help as best we could,” Unger said. “It’s important that we as a society, not just the CARE network, step in when it’s necessary.”

She added that, before intervening in any wildlife situation, it’s important for locals to contact professionals.

“We don’t always know what’s best,” she said. “Intervening is often needed, but it’s important to make sure that that is in fact what is best…Wildlife rescue centres have lots of great information and knowledge and experience that we can all draw on.”

Molland was impressed with

NORTH ISLAND RECOVERY CENTRE PHOTO

This young eagle is recuperating at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington after being rescued in Ucluelet last week. have,” he said. “It’s a caring community. There’s so much going on. There’s so much networking. There’s so many great groups within this small municipality…

There’s so much energy and so much enthusiasm. It’s like a fabric. We’re all tied together in this big blanket of Ucluelet.”

Oliwa was given the contact information for the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre and, after confirming the bird was indeed in distress, the West Coast’s Coastal Animal Rescue and Education Network sprang into action with CARE volunteer Tara Wood arriving with a large

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

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing pursuant to Section 464 of the Local Government Act will be held in the Council Chambers of the Tofino

Lot 2, District Lot 115, Clayoquot District, Plan 6377 (635 Campbell Street) Municipal Hall, 380 Campbell St., Tofino, B.C., on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 9:30 AM to hear representations from members of the public who deem their interest in property affected by the following bylaw: BYLAW No. 1234: “District of Tofino Zoning Map Amendment Bylaw No.1234, 2017” (amending Tofino Zoning Bylaw No. 770). A bylaw to rezone the subject property from Small Holdings District (A1) to Acreage Residential District (RA3).

This application will facilitate a subdivision of the subject property into two – 1 acre residential lots.

how effectively the West Coast community colloborated on the young eagle’s rescue.

“It is really cool when people all come together,” she said. “They were able to catch up this eagle and able to transport it and get it to us and then for us to be able to rehab and do what we do and get it back into the wild, it’s pretty amazing.”

The CARE Network is volunteer driven and Unger said they’re always searching for new members.

“The only way that we can continue to do our work is by people volunteering their time,” she said adding there are many ways locals can lend a hand, including fostering animals and providing transportation.

“Regardless of the skills, or time, or whatever, that folks have to give; every single piece of it is important and can be put to very good use.”

She added CARE also relies on donations from the community.

“It is what keeps us afloat and continues to make this work possible in the community,” she said.

“Every dollar counts.”

Anyone wanting to contribute either time or dollars to CARE’s efforts is encouraged to reach out to info@coastalanimalrescue.ca or 250-266-9663.

District District of of Tofino Tofino PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE OF OF TEMPORARY TEMPORARY USE USE PERMIT PERMIT APPLICATION APPLICATION

Tuesday,April April10, 10,2018 2018 Tuesday, CouncilChambers Chambers of ofthe the Tofino Tofino Municipal MunicipalHall, Hall,380 380 Campbell CampbellSt., St.,Tofino, Tofino,B.C B.C Council LOT A, A,DISTRICT DISTRICT LOTS LOTS14 14 AND AND2184, 2184,CLAYOQUOT CLAYOQUOTDISTRICT, DISTRICT,PLAN PLANEPP89 EPP89 LOT 150 GRICE GRICEROAD ROAD 150

Notice isis hereby hereby given given pursuant pursuant toto the the Local Local Government Government Act Act and and regulations regulations contained contained inin the the Notice District ofof Tofino Tofino Land Land Use Use and and Development Development Procedures Procedures and and Fee Fee Bylaw Bylaw No. No. 899 899 (2002) (2002) that that aa District Temporary Use Use Permit Permit application application will will be be considered considered for for the the above above property. property. 512634 512634 BC BC LTD, LTD, Temporary INC.NO. BC0512634 BC0512634 has has made made an an application application for for aa Temporary Temporary Use Use Permit.

Permit. Council Council will will consider consider INC.NO. the application application atat the the regular regular Council Council meeting meeting held held inin the the Council Council Chambers Chambers ofof the the Tofino Tofino the MunicipalHall, Hall,380 380 Campbell CampbellSt., St.,Tofino, Tofino,B.C., B.C.,on onTuesday, Tuesday,April April10th, 10th,2018.

2018.

Municipal The purpose of this application is to permit the subject property to allow the development of a The purpose of this application is to permit the subject property to allow the development of a “glamping” resort including six geodesic domes and an office building at 150 Grice Road. The “glamping” resort including six geodesic domes and an office building at 150 Grice Road. The applicant is requesting a Temporary Use Permit to permit the use for a period of three years applicant is requesting a Temporary Use Permit to permit the use for a period of three years

LEGAL ADDRESS: Lot 2, District Lot 115, Clayoquot District, Plan 6377 CIVIC ADDRESS: 635 Campbell Street APPLICANT: Michael White All persons who deem their interest in property affected by the proposed bylaw will be given an opportunity to be heard on matters contained in the bylaw. The application and further information may be inspected at the Tofino Municipal Office, 121 Third St., Tofino, B.C., during regular business hours (8:30 am - 4:00 pm) between March 29, 2018 and April 9, 2018 except weekends and statutory holidays. Written submissions may be mailed to the District of Tofino, P.O. Box 9, Tofino, B.C., V0R 2Z0, or emailed to dhawkins@tofino.ca. Please submit any comments or concerns you may have regarding this application before noon, April 9, 2018. A public information session will be held prior to the hearing at 9:00 am in Council Chambers, April 10, 2018.

For more information, please contact: Dana Hawkins, MCIP RPP Planner 1 (T) 250.725.3229 ext 703 (E) dhawkins@tofino.ca

Further information may be inspected at the Tofino Municipal Office, 121 Third St., Tofino, B.C. during regular business hours (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM), betweenOffice, March121 29,Third 2018 St., andTofino, April 9,B.C. 2018 Further information may be inspected at the Tofino Municipal Monday to Friday, excluding Written submission sent byApril mail9,to 2018 the during regular business hoursstatutory (8:30 AMholidays. to 4:00 PM), between Marchmay 29, be 2018 and District oftoTofino, Box 9, statutory Tofino, B.C., V0R 2Z0, or by email to dhawkins@tofino.ca Monday Friday,PO excluding holidays.

Written submission may be sent by mailPlease to the submit of any comments or concerns thistoapplication before 4:00Please PM on District Tofino, PO Box 9, Tofino, you B.C.,may V0Rhave 2Z0,regarding or by email dhawkins@tofino.ca Monday, 9, 2018.or concerns For moreyou information, contact: submit anyApril comments may haveplease regarding this application before 4:00 PM on Monday, April 9, 2018. For more information, please contact: Dana Hawkins, Planner (T) 250.725.3229 ext 703 (F) 250.725.3775 Dana Hawkins, Planner (E) dhawkins@tofino.ca (T) 250.725.3229 ext 703 (F) 250.725.3775 (E) dhawkins@tofino.ca

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Jada Touchie, 14, goes up for a shot at the Junior All Native B.C. Basketball Tournament. The Ucluelet First Nation basketball prodigy was named a tournament All Star and helped her team place second.

West Coast basketball star continues to soar Ucluelet First Nation’s Jada Touchie earns All-Star honour at All Native B.C. Tournament ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

A Ucluelet First Nation basketball phenom continues to score big accolades.

Jada Touchie, 14, is coming off her second Junior All Native B.C. Tournament appearance last month and the Hesquiaht Storm guard was proud to see her team improve on last year’s third place finish.

“We managed to place second in the tournament after some intense and close games,” she said. “I think that we played very good offensively and defensively throughout the tournament but, as a team, we have more practising to do.”

Touchie’s strong play earned her a Tournament All-Star award and she said the honour, “meant a lot to me standing with a bunch of strong players.”

“It just shows that hard work pays off,” she said adding she remains focused on upping her game.

“Seeing the sport bring everyone together is empowering.”

– Jada Touchie “I felt good about the way I played in each game, playing good defence and shooting on offence. I felt a big improvement since last year, but there’s always time for improvement and practice…I do feel like I need to improve. There’s room to get better on defense by not having as much fouls and on offence by having a better shot and driving strong to the hoop.”

Touchie said her love of basketball grew as she watched her older siblings play and she began getting into the sport seriously when she hit Grade 7.

“When I get onto a court, or into a gym, I feel at home in a way; just being myself and exploring my capabilities,” she said.

“The way the sport brings people together

brings me happiness, seeing all the fans, family, friends, teammates, coaches, meeting new people and making new friends.”

She said growing up on the West Coast brings challenges to young athletes who are faced with wet weather conditions and frequent travel requirements.

“I do find opportunities to get into the gym, but not as much as I want. There is always the option to practice outdoors at a court, but the wet and windy weather makes it hard,” she said. “I have a lot of options when it comes to training, but playing basketball does involve lots of traveling to tournaments and practices.”

Moving forward, Touchie plans to get involved with as many teams, camps and tournaments as she can and said her community’s support has helped drive her athletic enthusiasm and success.

“I am so thankful for all the support I have in my community and from family and friends,” she said.

“Especially for my coaches and manager for all they do for the team, finding a place to stay, providing the team with meals, and organizing practices. The biggest thank you to my parents who are constantly supporting me by fundraising with me and helping me develop my skills.

They are hard working and my biggest role-models.”

Touchie is currently fundraising for her travel to 2019’s Junior All Native Basketball Tournament in Kitamaat, B.C. and anyone interested in helping her efforts is encouraged to reach out to her mother Anita Charleson-Touchie at anitacharleson@hotmail.com.

The rising basketball star said the tournament offers inspirational experiences to athletes.

“It is so amazing to see all the Jr. Native teams and athletes from BC,” she said.

“Seeing the sport bring everyone together is empowering.”

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Bella Coola born Pacific Coastal Airlines now operates a daily, afternoon service between the Tofino-Long Beach Airport and Vancouver.

The new flight will operate seven days a week, leaving Vancouver International Airport’s South Terminal (YVR) at 3:00p.m. and arriving at the Tofino-Long Beach Airport (YAZ) at 3:45p.m. It departs YAZ at 4:15p.m. arriving back at YVR at 5:00p.m.

A second daily flight on Fridays and Sundays will be added during the peak summer season from June 4 until Sept.

3, 2018.

Pacific Coastal will employ the 19 passenger pressurized turboprop Beech 1900 aircraft on the new route. The 1900 offers comfortable seating, generous cargo capacity, and is designed to operate in all weather conditions, according to a statement on the airlines’ website.

Director of Business Development and Corporate Communications Kevin Boothroyd said the B.C. owned and operated airline is older than West Jet and Air Canada.

“We don’t just fly to communities, we become part of the community,” he said.

Boothroyd donated a pair of flights from Tofino to Vancouver, plus accommodation and tickets to a Vancouver Whitecaps soccer game, to the annual Tofino General Hospital Foundation fundraiser on April 20.

School District 70 (Alberni) Budget Input Meetings As part of the development for the 2018/19 Operating Budget, the Board of Education is requesting input from the public and stakeholder groups.

Budget input will be welcomed as part of the regular Board Meeting to be held at the Administration Office in Port Alberni on March 7th starting at 7:00 p.m. and at Ucluelet Elementary School on April 10th starting at 5:00 p.m.

Those wishing to make a presentation are requested to register with Barb Witte (250.720.2770 or bwitte@sd70.bc.ca) no later than the Friday prior to the meeting. The Board prefers to have written summaries available at the time of registration or no later than the day of presentation.

Should you wish to make a submission without a presentation please mail or email your submission to: Barb Witte, Executive Assistant School District 70 (Alberni) 4690 Roger Street Port Alberni, BC V9Y 3Z4 250.720.2770 bwitte@sd70.bc.ca

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British Columbia hotel chain Accent Inns bought Jamie’s Rainforest Inn for an undisclosed amount on March 13, 2018.

Trina Notman, VP of sales and marketing for Accent Inns, said they are really

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excited to be in the Tofino community.

“We have never done anything like this before. We are being mindful of the District of Tofino because it’s so unique. We love it here,” said Notman. “We have a lot of learning to do and we want to get to know the staff.”

Notman added that Victoria-based president and CEO of Accents Inns, Mandy Farmer, has been coming to Tofino with her family for years.

The family-owned-and-operated hotel chain currently has five locations: Victoria, Vancouver Airport, Burnaby, Kelowna, and Kamloops. Tofino, makes six.

UCLUELET SUNDAY MARKET HOSTS AGM The Ucluelet Sunday Market is hosting their annual general meeting on Saturday, April 7 at 2p.m. at the Ucluelet Community Centre.

Market president Katherine Loiselle said they are looking for new board members.

“Anyone who loves the local market or is interested in vending or has ideas on how to improve and grow the local market should come by and share their ideas.”

“Changing the day to Sunday from Friday was a very successful move,” notes Loiselle. “We saw a big increase in the number of vendors as well as the attendees. We had a lot of Tofino vendors that come over and vice-versa.”

For more information, contact UclueletMarket@gmail.com.

FREE ONLINE MARKETING WORKSHOP The Ucluelet Business and Employment Retention and Expansion Program, in partnership with the Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a three part series of Online Marketing workshops.

The first installment called “Crushing it with customer reviews and ratings” takes place on Thursday, April 19 at 6p.m. at the Ucluelet Community Centre. The workshop will last about 1.5 hours, and participants are asked to bring their laptops.

The workshop will show you how to: harness online reviews and ratings to market your business; find, manage and solicit feedback from your customers;

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MP Gord Johns shared cyclist smiles with Ucluelet councillors Marilyn McEwen and Randy Oliwa during a Ride the Riding event last August that the Courtenay-Alberni MP pedal across his riding to promote a national cycling strategy in Canada.

Johns peddles cycling strategy MP introduces petition to House ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS office@albernivalleynews.ca

Gord Johns, MP for Courtenay-Alberni, has introduced a petition calling on the government to establish a national cycling strategy in Canada.

Johns spent 12 days last summer cycling across his riding in order to promote his private Members’ Bill C-312: Make Canada a Cycling Nation.

On Thursday, March 29, Johns presented a petition to the House of Commons with 4,247 signatures.

The petition was started in 2017 by Kimberley Nelson, a director with Vélo Canada.

“Thousands of Canadians have signed our petition from every single province and territory, urging the federal government to support cycling as a legitimate form of transportation. We call on Parliament to support this call for a national cycling strategy,” said Nelson.

Bill C-312 follows the example of countries such as Germany, Denmark, and The Netherlands which have reaped many social benefits from increasing their cycling transportation share through the adoption of a national cycling strategy.

Such a strategy requires organized efforts from local, provincial and federal governments.

“We need to do more to make Canada a cycling nation.”

– Gord Johns “We can foster a cycling culture in Canada by making people feel safe, by providing infrastructure that supports them, and by helping potential cyclists feel confident about the rules of the road,” said Johns who has consistently biked to work on Parliament Hill every season since being elected in 2015.

“We need to do more to make Canada a cycling nation,” he added.

Johns’ Bill C-312 is a multi-faceted proposal, requiring the collaboration of all levels of government, businesses and users of the road to develop cycling options across the country. This legislation helps address the social, economic, and environmental issues facing Canada today and sets clear targets for the expansion of cycling friendly infrastructure while providing a national plan for cycling education.

“This petition is an important reminder that Canadians want their government to be a strong leader in supporting efforts to increase the number of people who cycle,” said Johns.

Cermaq Canada Ltd., #203-919 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2C2, (250)-286-0022 Notice is given that the pest control product Interox TM Paramove TM 50 (active ingredient Hydrogen Peroxide) will be used in the marine environment for the topical removal of sea lice from aquaculture fish.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE MONTHLY OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN TESTING Please be advised that the District of Tofino conducts monthly testing of the Cox Bay, Mid-Chesterman and North Chesterman outdoor warning sirens (a.k.a. tsunami sirens) on the first Friday of each month at 11:00 am.

The purpose of monthly testing is to ensure that the sirens are functioning effectively and to increase awareness of the importance of personal emergency preparedness.

Siren testing will sound like this: • “This is a test of the emergency warning system. This is only a test.”

• Westminster Chime (10 sec) • “Test of the emergency warning system is complete.

This has only been a test.”

For testing purposes, the Westminster Chime is used because it is the allclear tone used in emergency warning systems around the world.

In the event of a real emergency such as a tsunami warning, the sirens will emit a wailing tone and a voice message will indicate the level of alert and advise that listeners tune into an official source of information, such as the local radio station at 90.1 FM for details.

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This gooey little creature is one of thousands of Velella velella that washed up on the West Coast over the weekend.

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They look beautiful on the beach, but the rising frequency of mass Velella velella strandings is a warning the West Coast needs to heed, according to Tofino mayor Josie Osborne.

Thousands of the small, jellyfish-like, creatures covered local beaches over the long-weekend.

“They’re actually colonies of animals called hydrozones and they’re made up of hundreds of different pollucks, little tiny animals all living together collectively,” Osborne, who had a career in a marine biology, explained. “They don’t have any form of locomotion, so they’re at the mercy of the winds and that’s why they have that stiff little sail on top of them. That’s made of chiton, which is similar to the stuff that our fingernails and hair are made out of.”

She said mass strandings of Velella velella were, at one time, a rare occurrence on the Coast and that a 2005 stranding shocked locals who had never seen the creatures before. In recent years though, those strandings have become a troubling annual tradition.

“It’s very commonplace now. Hardly a year goes by without seeing some Velella velella,” she said. “It is fascinating and it’s tinged with that sense of concern about, ‘Why are we seeing them so often?”

She said the creatures belong in warm waters and should not traditionally be associated with the West Coast’s frigid shores.

“We’re, as humans, responsible for so many green house gas emissions into the atmosphere that we’re seeing changes that would enable this kind of mass-stranding,” she said. “People need to understand that human activity has a big impact on the ocean and that the ocean is the major driver of weather. Seeing the Velella velella stranding ashore should remind us about that connection we have to the ocean. Not only because we want to care about it and do the right things, but also because the choices that we’re making are having a big impact.”

The small washed up carcasses are not expected to last long as they degrade quickly.

“All that’s left after a couple of days is the chiton sail, which some people mistake for plastic garbage,” Osborne said.

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With a mounting anticipation of big candy scores, young Tofino locals and visitors crowded in front of the Tofino Botanical Gardens’ gate waiting to be let into the community’s annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Easter Egg Hunt

The most chocolaty day of the year landed on the West Coast over a fun-filled long-weekend as locals and visitors joined an Easter Egg Hunt at the Tofino Botanical Gardens on Saturday morning. The Easter Bunny had hidden festive treats throughout the gardens just before the celebration and the Bunny’s offerings were supplemented by Chocolate Tofino.

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Having her right arm in a sling didn’t stop three-year-old Albertan tourist Isabella Begin from filling her bucket with chocolate.

Anneli Orser smiled for the camera as her friend Annika Steen sneaked a peak at her hunt’s delicious bounty.

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Park Reserve issues boil water advisory

High chlorine levels hit during long-weekend ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

CLUES DOWN 1. Annoy 2. Two-toed sloth 3. Precipitation 4. Barbary sheep 5. Large stinging paper wasp 6. Balkan country 7. __ Doherty, actress

HOROSCOPE ARIES Things may seem to be going smoothly when something unexpected pops up out of the blue. Thinking quickly will ensure you do not miss a step.

TAURUS You may want to help solve a problem at work, but in this case, it might be best to let others draw their own conclusions. Take a step back.

GEMINI Teamwork is the name of the game in the days ahead. If you learn to work with others, seemingly unsolvable problems can be solved rather easily.

CANCER Your performance at work is a topic of discussion this week.

Others’ recognition of your hard work will provide a confidence boost.

LEO Communication between you and close friends this week is a breeze. You are able to tackle quite a number of subjects and may even plan a brief getaway trip.

VIRGO Your week starts out on solid footing. All you need to do is maintain the status quo for the next few days and things will progress in the way that you expect.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Genus of beetles 5. Time units (abbr.)

8. Fiddler crabs 11. Remove weapons from 13. Express delight 14. Energy 15. Roman general 16. Returned material authorization (abbr.)

17. Mortgage group (abbr.)

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The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve issued a boil water advisory Thursday morning that remained in effect until Tuesday.

The advisory was announced around 9:50 a.m. and stated “higher than normal chlorine levels” had been detected in the Park Reserve’s water system and crews were working on fixing the problem.

It suggested all Park Reserve visitors should boil water for at least two minutes before drinking.

“Visitor safety is a top priority for Parks Canada. The water system is tested regularly and the high chlorine levels were identified as part of the regular testing process,” a spokes-

person for the National Park Reserve told the Westerly News in an email.

“We have flushed the system and further testing this morning indicates that chlorine levels have returned to normal. However, as an added precaution, and until we can confirm the source of the issue, we are advising visitors to the Long Beach Unit of the National Park Reserve to boil any water they intend to drink for two minutes. Over the long weekend, Parks Canada staff will continue to monitor the system actively.”

The spokesperson said the Park Reserve’s water comes from a Lost Shoe Creek system and that an investigation into the cause of the high chlorine levels was immediately launched.

LIBRA Be proud of the way you are able to remain neutral in complex situations. This is why others will come to you when they need advice in the days ahead.

SCORPIO Others may misinterpret your willingness to offer an opinion as intrusive. Reassure them that you are just offering help, not trying to pry.

SAGITTARIUS You are tempted to color outside the lines and break all sorts of boundaries. But at this juncture in time, it may be better to play things a bit more moderately.

CAPRICORN If you are serious about your goals, you have to hunker down this week and draw out a plan. Seeing things in black and white will help you set your course.

AQUARIUS Although it may seem foolish at this point to scale back on your workload, doing so will enable you to focus more intently on specific details and do your best.

PISCES Don’t be afraid to go off on your own this week. Sometimes you need some time to think for yourself to get into a zone.

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O Bring vision, commitment and energy to making a difference in our region through the CBT’s work as a UNESCO Biosphere and the local community foundation.

O Demonstrate eagerness to work in a consensus and team oriented environment with a committed board, volunteers and staff.

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Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Rebecca Hurwitz, Executive Director, to learn more about the role: Phone: 250-725-221 I Email: rebecca@clayoquotbiosphere.org.

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Submit a letter of interest letting us know why you would like to be considered and what types of experiences you draw from. Please send your letter on or before April 13, 2018, by mail, hand or e-mail to: Wendy Thomson, Manager of Administrative Services, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, 3008- 5th Ave, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 2E3, wthomson@acrd.bc.ca.

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Public hearing for controversial Comox pot bylaw Comox is the latest Vancouver Island community considering a local prohibition on pot.

Today (April 4), the town will hold a public hearing regarding zoning amendment bylaw 1880 – an amendment to prohibit the sale of cannabis within its boundaries.

According to Comox Mayor Paul Ives, the amendment is being sought to buy time for the Town to plan for the impending legalization of recreational marijuana sales and use.

“The [ban] is the first step,” he said. “Then there will be a second step, which will set some parameters around where, and when retail sales of cannabis can occur. We are simply adopting a two-step approach here: an initial ban so that we can set up some criteria regarding where we want to see these stores… and then sometime later this year having some regulations established as to where and when retail stores will be allowed.”

Ives compared it to the rules adopted by the Town when the privatization of liquor sales was allowed in the province.

“It’s similar to what we’ve done in the past with liquor stores: You can’t just put a liquor store in any zone. There are specific requirements in regards to distance from schools and things like that, that have to apply.”

The public reaction to the proposed ban has been mostly negative, fuelled to a degree by a concern that the long-term plan of council is to keep retail marijuana outlets out of Comox.

Ives said there has been some casual interest from potential retailers to date, but no serious inquiries yet, regarding such business licences in Comox.

– www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

Man dies in highway accident in Campbell River The driver of a Toyota pickup truck involved in an accident on Highway 19 at Campbell River’s Jubilee Parkway intersection Monday morning has been arrested by police.

“At approximately 5:40 this morning we received a call of two-vehicle collision on the Inland Island Highway at Jubilee Parkway,” Const. Dave Dormuth of the RCMP’s North Vancouver Island traffic Services said. “First members that arrived on scene noticed that there was only one vehicle on scene.”

A Volkswagen compact car had come to rest on its roof in the ditch approximately 50 metres north of the Highway 19 and Jubilee Parkway intersection after rolling several times. Unfortunately, the driver succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the Toyota called the RCMP who met her to take

Comox is the latest Vancouver Island community considering a local prohibition on pot.

ISLAND IN BRIEF her into custody.

She was arrested and charged with numerous offences.

— www.campbellrivermirror.com

Man reportedly drops pants near elementary school Ladysmith RCMP are looking for a man who allegedly dropped his pants near the primary school playground last Wednesday night while children were in the area.

A woman was driving near the 711 Malone Road townhouse complex around 7:30 p.m. when she saw the man, described as white, in his 20s, and wearing a black leather coat and black pants.

“When he reached the fence line of the schoolyard, which had three children playing in it, he was observed to pull his pants down to his ankles,” said Cpl. Bob Purslow.

The woman turned around at the end of Malone Road and on her way back now saw that the man had his pants back on and was buttoning up.

“She did not know if he had urinated, or did anything else while his pants were down. There was no indication the three children observed or had any interaction with the male,” Purslow said.

The witness also described to police how the male, who had dark hair and some facial scruff, was holding a pair of drumsticks and was “air drumming” as he walked in the direction of 6th Avenue.

Police patrolled the area but no one matching the description was located.

– www.ladysmithchronicle.com

Alberni Chamber of Commerce proposes street market The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce is anticipating that a collaborative street market near the highway at the bottom of Johnston Road on Wednesday evenings will draw a crowd.

A meeting will take place on Friday, April 6 to discuss the development of a new street market in Port Alberni.

The collaborative summer market concept is similar to ones seen across the Island—Parksville, for example, holds a “Summer by the Sea” market on Tuesdays, and Qualicum Beach holds an Uptown Market on Thursdays.

The proposed location for a market in Port Alberni would encompass Victoria Quay, Gertrude Street, Johnston Road and Roger Street. Both Twin City Brewing and Em Salon and Spa, located on Margaret Street, have expressed interest in being a part of the concept.

– www.albernivalleynews.com

Boys who had track taken down invited to camp A group of Colwood boys who spent months building a mountain bike track only to have it dismantled by the Capital Regional District recently, have been given a chance to continue their passion at Bear Mountain.

Adam Walker, a coach for the provincial mountain bike team and owner of The Cycling Co., has offered teenagers Morgan

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Lessard, Parker Gale, Myles Moshuk and nine-year-old Ty Skaalrud a spot in a pro-d day bike camp next month.

“I just felt like it was the right thing to do. It broke my heart that these kids had spent so much time and energy doing something productive, building their own little bike park so that they could do something healthy and outdoors only to have it dismantled by the CRD,” Walker said. “It made me feel sad and I thought ‘I can do something here, so let’s make that happen.’”

For the past six months, the boys have been building a mountain bike track next to the Galloping Goose off Aldeane Avenue. Using nothing but a few shovels, rakes, and a mini pick axe, the boys have carefully carved out technical trails with drops, berms, a skinny line with a two by four piece of wood (which they could ride over), and a rock garden.

But on March 20, workers with the Capital Regional District dismantled the trails and placed debris across to prevent people from re-building them, citing safety concerns.

At the May 18 camp, the boys will learn the fundamentals of mountain bike skills such as basic body position, braking control, corner and shifting gears.

– www.goldstreamnewsgazette.com

Cowichan MP demands action against animal abuse The issue of Teddy, the severely neglected dog from the Cowichan Valley, was raised in the House of Commons in Ottawa on March 29.

During question period,

Alistair MacGregor, MP for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, asked Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould to honour her 2016 commitment to review the animal cruelty provisions of the Criminal Code.

“In the fall of 2016, the Minister of Justice made a commitment to review the animal cruelty provisions in the Criminal Code, but 17 months later, we are still waiting,” said MacGregor.

“Teddy’s tragic situation is a stark reminder that Canada’s antiquated animal protection legislation needs an overhaul to end the abuse of our domestic pets.”

In one of the most profoundly shocking and disturbing cases of abuse the BC SPCA ever witnessed, special constables seized the emaciated and chained Teddy in critical distress from a property in Duncan on Feb. 16.

Despite extensive emergency treatment and around-the-clock care, the dog succumbed to his critical condition two days later.

Teddy’s owners, Anderson Joe and Melissa Tooshley, are facing animal neglect and cruelty charges and were scheduled to make their first court appearance before a judge in the Duncan Courthouse on April 3.

– www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com

$40-million housing project planned in Nanaimo Developers behind a planned $40-million housing project in Nanaimo’s Old City neighbourhood want to pay homage to the property’s past.

Vancouver-based Molnar Group presented its concept for a 160-unit development on Machleary Street to neighbours during a meeting Tuesday.

The company snapped up the site a year ago for its views, according to Andre Molnar, principal and founder of the Molnar group, who said he doesn’t think there are many properties in Nanaimo as attractive as this one.

The property was previously the home of Nanaimo’s old hospital and later Malaspina Gardens seniors residence, before the building was demolished last October.

While the developer still has to get approvals at city hall, such as an official community plan amendment, the plan is to build 15 townhouses and three four-storey apartment buildings and have underground parking.

The intention is it will be a strata project, for sale, but everything us driven by the market, said Molnar, who estimates the project will be about $40 million, or more.

– www.nanaimobulletin.com

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CLAYOQUOT SOUND COMMUNITY THEATRE AGM: Wednesday, April 11. 7 pm at the Theatre. Entertainment, refreshments, all welcome.

SURFRIDER MEET UP, Wednesday, April 4.

6:30-8:30pm at Ukee Dogs Taqueria. Come out for the awesome beer Ukee Dogs has on tap, try out their in shop brewed kombucha, or just to hang out with awesome people doing awesome things for our home.

JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA, Wednesday, April 4. 7-8:30pm at the Clayoquot Theatre. The last great wilderness on earth- A photographic journey into the wild nature, history and politics of magnificent Antarctica. $10, Proceeds to the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition.

TOFINO TSUNAMI SIREN TESTING, Friday, April 6 at 11am..

THE COUNTY LINE, Saturday, April 7. 9PM at the Tofino Legion. Tickets: $10 members. $15 non members. Available in advance at The Legion.

MOVIE NIGHT, Monday, April 9, “Molly’s Game” (Dr/ Crime). Clayoquot Theatre. $8. Show at 8pm.

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PILATES Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Tofino Community Hall. $10 drop-in.

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

CHI GONG Wednesdays, 10:3011:30am, UCC Main Hall. $2 drop SOUP LUNCH Thursdays, Noon-1:30pm. the Hub, UCC. All welcome!

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BADMINTON Sundays, 7-9pm. USS Gym. $2 drop-in DARTS Mondays, 7pm. Tofino Legion FOOD BANK Tuesdays, 1-3pm. 160 Seaplane Base, Ucluelet.

Notice of Disposition To: Victoria Hayes, Jacqueline Jones and Ryan Moffett, formerly of #17 911 Campbell St., Tofino, BC. Take notice that pursuant to section 37(3) of the Regulation to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy ACT, the landlord of the Manufactured Home Park at 911 Campbell St., Tofino, BC intends to dispose of the 1976 Bendix Single wide Mobile Home and its contents (“the Property”), located in the Cedar Hill Mobile Home Park 30 days after the publication date of this notice, unless:

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

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

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Monday, April 9 WEST COAST MULTIPLEX AGM

Come learn about the proposed West Coast Multiplex and meet the members of the society committed to bringing an ice rink and swimming pool facility to the West Coast. The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Best Western Tin Wis Resort at 7 p.m. on April 9. Door prize and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

service ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, 5pm.

ST. COLUMBA CHURCH Sundays, 10:30am.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH, Sundays at 10:30am at UCC.

service TOFINO BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Sundays, 10:30am. Tofino Legion.

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sunday Mass 10 am. Weekday Mass: Wed 9:30 am and Fri 7 pm. Ucluelet.

- You take legal possession of the Property - You establish a legal right to possession of the Property, or - You make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right.

After the expiration of the 30 day period, the Property will be disposed of with no further notice to you.

Patrick Donald Koreski 5415 Willow Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y8V4 Ph. 250 726 8983

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.

Notice of Tofino Co-op Director Election This is the second notice of the Director Election for the Tofino Consumers Co-operative, which will be held at the Annual General Meeting of Tofino Co-op on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018. There are two director positions for election at this meeting. The meeting will be held at the Wickaninnish Elementary School at 7:00 PM. Nomination packages are available at the Administration Office (140 First Street) of the Tofino Co-op for interested individuals.

Please Note • Candidates for election must meet the criteria set forth in the Rules of the Tofino Consumers Co-operative Association, Rule #76.

This information is included in the nomination package.

• All nominations must be presented by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 to the Administration Office of the Tofino Co-op.

• Nominations will not be taken from the floor at the Annual General Meeting as per: Rules of the Tofino Consumers Cooperative Association, Rule #79 “A Member may nominate a candidate for Director no later than 14 days before an Annual General Meeting at which the Director is to be elected.”

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A stunning photo of a sea otter earned Brandon Hamilton, middle, the Pacific Rim Whale Festival Photo Showdown’s top honours in the wildlife category. Hamilton was announced as the winner during the festival’s March 25 closing ceremonies by Kristi Udell of Subtidal Adventures and Frank Witter of Hello Nature Adventures. Both the Showdown’s landscape and people category awards went to Ian Ferreira.

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