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Hitacu rallies against drugs ‘It is time we take back our community’ NORA O’MALLEY nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca

A movement against drugs and alcohol is gaining momentum in the First Nations community of Hitacu.

Elder Geraldine Touchie organized a meeting on April 19 to talk about how they can take back their community after the recent overdose deaths.

More than 60 citizens attended.

“Our community is in crisis. And it was great to see such a significant turnout for such an important meeting. It is time we take back our community and make it safe again,” Touchie was quoted saying in a press release.

On April 25, approximately 50 members of the community showed up for a protest march.

Carrie George led the march with a heavy heart. She recently lost her niece in what was likely a drug overdose.

“Even when she was down, she had a smile,” said George.

George told the Westerly she was concerned about the safety of the local children after having witnessed a nineyear-old being offered alcohol.

She held a sign that read: ‘Our kids’ lives matter’.

Elder Touchie said that it’s a grassroots problem, and that RCMP is not to blame.

“We cannot depend on our government. It is up to the citizens themselves to protect the children and ensure they grow up on the straight and narrow.

This is not about a stronger RCMP presence in our community. That is not going to solve our problem,” said Touchie.

“This is about our community coming together to make the changes we need to make to get Hitacu back to the way it was not so long ago. We are very grateful for the RCMP and Const. Marcel Midlane for everything he has done for our community and for volunteering with our Young Warriors program.”

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BOX PARADE: Tofino residents of all ages came together for the 14th annual Box Parade on April 28. The unique Tofitian event happens rain or shine and was originally started to celebrate Jules McCue’s (centre) birthday by her husband Chris. Participants make DIY costumes out of cardboard boxes and parade around town calling out ‘Box Parade’.

Remembering the Northwest’s ‘unknown’ Titanic

UPCOMING UCLUELET EVENTS

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UPCOMING EVENTS

how, amidst a blinding snowstorm, SS Princess Sophia locked onto Vanderbilt Reef in Alaska’s Inside Passage over 40 hours from Oct. 23-25, 1918. Pirouetting across the

reef with changing king tides, it took down with it some 363 passengers in Pacific Northwest’s largest marine disaster.

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Jamie’s Rainforest Inn in Tofino is becoming a Hotel Zed after being purchased by Accent Inns in March.

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UCLUELET CO-OP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MAY 30, 2018 • 7:00 PM UCLUELET COMMUNITY CENTRE Agenda: Board Reports Manager’s Report Auditor’s Report Voting on Change in Resolutions Election of Directors - 3 positions Director Nomination Packages can be picked up at Administration Offices, and must be completed and returned by 7 pm, May 16 to qualify.

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Jamie’s Rainforest Inn is about to become Hotel Zed. The Inn was purchased by Accent Inns in March and Accent plans to put its new accommodation under the umbrella of its Hotel Zed brand, which currently operates hotels in Victoria and Kelowna.

“This will be a unique version of Hotel Zed that celebrates the historical, environmental and cultural aspects of Tofino,” explained an announcement from the company on Friday. “Hotel Zed has a history of transforming hotels into retro, ridiculously fun experiences. With comic books in every room, retro-chic amenities like vinyl listening stations, typewriter stations, board games and rotary dial phones, you’ll never be bored

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Mandy Farmer at Hotel Zed.” Accent Inn’s president and CEO Mandy Farmer said the company understands the West Coast’s unique atmosphere and is working to make sure it fits in with its new neighbours in Tofino.

“We are taking the time to meet with many community leaders to better understand how we can best become positive contributors to the District of Tofino,” Farmer said. “We want to create a place for locals

first and we know that will also resonate with guests.”

She added the Hotel Zed in Tofino will be unique and its features and decore are still being planned out.

“Fun is what we are all about,” added Accent’s Vice President of sales and marketing Trina Notman.

“But it isn’t about bringing partiers to the area. We will focus our experience-development and marketing to the types of guests that come to Tofino because of their interest in the distinct environment and our goal is to have them leave educated.”

The company has not yet determined when the hotel will cease operating under the Jamie’s Rainforest Inn moniker and switch over to Hotel Zed. » We want to hear from you. Send your thoughts on this and any other story to andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca.

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Alberni‐Clayoquot Regional District Attention Electoral Area ‘C’ Long Beach Residents!

Our Annual Public Open House will be held on Thursday, May 10th from 7:00 until 8:00 pm in Activity Room #1 at the Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Drive.

Agenda items include: • Advisory Planning Commission Membership and Interest; and • Open discussion of concerns and ideas that residents and/or property owners may have.

Please contact the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Office at (250) 720-2700 if you have any questions regarding this meeting.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Could Barkley Sound be the site of a future LNG export facility?

Steelhead LNG, Huu-ay-aht First Nations share project update in Ucluelet

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Representatives from Steelhead LNG and Huu-ay-aht First Nations were in Ucluelet on Thursday, April 26 to give residents an overview of the proposed Kwispaa LNG project.

The $10-billion development of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Sarita Bay near Bamfield is co-managed by the area’s Huu-ay-aht First Nation and Vancouver-based Steelhead LNG. The project received a 70 per cent positive mandate from a Huu-ay-aht First Nation referendum in March 2017.

Alberni Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) elected board members also passed a motion to support the project in principal in a 13-1 vote.

John Jack, who sits on Huu-ay-aht First Nation council, addressed Thursday’s standing-room-only crowd at the Ucluelet Community Centre.

“The reason we’re investing in LNG is we need the money. We need the money to build the schools and hospitals and daycare facilities and elder care facilities and all of these things,” he said.

“Before we even talk about economic development projects like tourism, like hospitality, we need some source of capital to do it so this is the tradeoff. This is what we are doing. We are using this amount of land to produce a facility that will generate income that we need and employment that we need in order to even create what we think should have been there had Huu-ay-aht always been self-governing.”

Jack said the Huu-ay-aht First Nation wants to be involved at every stage of the project.

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Keith Wyton, Alberni Clayoquot Regional District director for Bamfield, greets John Jack, Huu-ay-aht First Nation councillor, with a line of locals protesting the proposed LNG project in the Barkley Sound. An information session about the project was held at the UCC on April 26.

“We don’t just have a voice, we have a vote,” he said, and went on to describe that one key aspect of the co-management arrangement between the Huuay-aht and Steelhead is the existence of a project oversight board that includes three individuals from each party.

According to Kwispaa LNG project manager, Nathan Gloag, the National Energy Board has granted Steelhead LNG four licences to export in the aggregate of 24 million tonnes of LNG per year for 25 years from Sarita Bay. The community of Bamfield has yet to grant the social licence to operate an LNG export facility in the Barkley Sound, however.

Approximately 20 locals gathered outside the community hall prior to the information session to voice their concerns.

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Hjalmer Wenstob grew up in Barkley Sound. He is opposed to the project.

“You know, we’ve gone through so

many protests and so many actions in the last few years. So many of the people from the grassroots are raising up to have a say. And we recognize it doesn’t always mean there’s change, but we have to stand up for what we believe in. I have a little girl and I want her to know the beauty of home and the beauty of Sarita.”

Keith Wyton sits on the ACRD board of directors for Bamfield or Electoral Area “A”. He was the lone director to vote against the motion to support the LNG project.

Wyton, who has lived in Bamfield for more than 35 years, stressed that the local planning guidelines support keeping Barkley Sound in a natural state and to limit the commercial development.

“People that live in Bamfield are not waiting for salvation from industrialization. The people that live in that community cherish it for what it is and we would like to continue that way of life without basically turning it over to large-scale industry,” he said.

“Sarita Bay itself is significant as a migratory bird area. There are fisheries values there. On a regional scale, it would totally change the character of the south side of Barkley Sound,” said Wyton.

At 12 million tonnes per year, citizens of Bamfield would probably see one LNG carrier coming into the terminal site every three or four days to load LNG over a 24-hour period, according to Gloag.

At the full buildout, they would probably see one LNG carrier calling into the terminal every other day. » To read an extended version of this story, visit www.westerlynews.com

Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum hosts mobile exhibit From Page A1 The night before, the executive director at Maritime Museum of BC had given a talk at Tofino’s Legion about CPR’s steamship, which sank only six years after Titanic but remains largely unknown outside the North.

He marvels at how in tune, however, its passenger’s descendants remain like Yvonne Bond, whose husband’s uncle, Roy Arlo Matheson went down with the ship.

Leverton kicked off Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum’s new speaker series and a month-long visit by Sophia’s interactive mobile exhibit.

This satellite commemorates the disaster’s 100th anniversary, along with a larger traveling exhibit set to rotate from Vancouver to White-

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horse and Juneau, Alaska.

As a student coming out of the north, Leverton first learned about Sophia in a song by Alaska historian, Steve Hites. Passing Vanderbilt Reef, “with Steve’s record strapped to my backpack, I tried to imagine 40 hours 40 years ago and the reasons why.”

Several attempts were made to lower Sophia’s lifeboats but the storm prevented safe transfer of passengers to seven waiting rescue ships. Veteran seaman Captain Locke hoped improving weather and calmer seas would enable that next morning.

Overnight, USS Cedar stood vigil.

By daylight, only Sophia’s foremast remained visible; cracked in half with her bow

in 40 feet of water, her stern in 140.

Leverton describes the timepieces stopped at 6 p.m., one final clue to the mystery after the radio operator’s 4:40 SOS: “Water is filling the room.”

Most poignant are two letters that survived tucked into pockets despite icy waters slicked with oil, after presumably the boilers exploded. Jack Maskell’s letter to his fiancé describes passengers thrown from their berths on impact and Auris McQueen compares the stranded ship to a “movie stage setting. All we lack is the hero and the vampire.”

Dawson City, Yukon was decimated, losing half its citizens including the Eads who inspired characters in Robert Service’s poem, “The Shoot-

ing of Dan McGrew.” Due to board with his young family, but cancelling last-minute, Whitehorse’s T.C. Richards would go on to impact the territory’s transportation and mining. Imagine the ripple effect, Leverton points out, had Sophia’s 363 passengers survived.

Sophia’s “story is told very evocatively,” says Ava Hansen, Clayoquot Museum’s operations manager, complimenting Leverton’s ability to put a human face on the tragedy and help imagine what passengers and crew were thinking.

Exhibit footage shows the warning light now marking Vanderbilt Reef and Sophia at rest below, abloom with six-foot anemones waving in the current-like ghosts, as one diver describes them.

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Fletcher: A look at how to salvage a pipeline The B.C. NDP government has launched its last wobbly missile against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, a court reference that pleads for authority to add another layer of permit paper and conditions to the twinned line.

As Premier John Horgan was announcing the proposed regulations his lawyers sent to the B.C. Court of Appeal, the federal government was preparing to shoot down B.C.’s paper projectile before it can do any further harm to Canada’s reputation as a functional country.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has indicated that his government will move to strengthen its hand on the interprovincial pipeline, probably by formally declaring it in the national interest. There is also a financial move in the works to strengthen the viability of the project, but it’s not likely the full or partial government takeover suggested by

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley.

Hope, Mount Currie and around the Fraser More likely would be equity stakes in Valley are taking part in this highly technical the project by the dozens of Indigenous Red Seal apprenticeship course. communities that are already working on I spoke with Cheam Chief Ernie Crey, benefits agreements. whose community worked two Kinder Morgan Canada, years for a Trans Mountain benowner of Trans Mountain, efit agreement. He said he has not yet discussed equity shares declined to respond to my question on equity positions with Ottawa, but the concept is in the project. A spokesperson appealing. These days commuconfirmed there are at least nity consultation is extensive for 42 benefits agreements with projects like this, but once a deal Indigenous communities, is done, he said the information mostly in B.C. Community tends to taper off.

“I think First Nations would leaders are free to speak about Tom Fletcher the agreements if they wish, be ahead of the game if they and some have. had equity positions,” Crey said.

They include participation in a pipeCrey jolted the long argument led by line welding course at Seabird College in high-profile protesters with his recent comAgassiz. Students from Haida Gwaii, Bella ments in favour of Trans Mountain, where Coola, Canim Lake, Boston Bar, Lytton, he warned of “red washing” by outside

protest groups who recruit dissident Indigenous people to front for them.

Like many others, he’s rethinking pipeline risks with the knowledge that heavy oil is increasingly taking the rail option.

That means more and longer trains on the cliff-hugging Fraser Canyon route, which also carries tank cars of caustic soda and other industrial chemicals that make crude oil seem mild. The career protesters and their political supporters keep reciting their lines about a “seven-fold” increase in tanker traffic on the B.C. coast, a statistic that is so distorted as to be flat-out false.

Horgan and B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman frequently cite “gaps” in spill response and science. They must be aware that Kinder Morgan is a major funder of additional spill response bases on the B.C. coast, projects that are on hold as shipping traffic continues.

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Re: Coast clashes over proposed LNG facility To put the comment re “storage tanks” into physical perspective: “The gas would be converted into liquid at the Sarita Bay site through a cooling process involving massive fans and the liquefied gas would be stored inside storage tanks at the facility.”

South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries has won a $500-million contract for Steelhead LNG’s export project to build two At-Shore (ASLNG) floating LNG production and storage units moored or “tethered” to marine jetties in Sarita Bay. These units are each 340 metres long, 60 metres wide and able to store up to 280,000 cubic metres of LNG. The size of these two units would occupy two Tugwell Fields joined end to end, and be approximately as high as a four-storey building, Talk about a ticking time bomb...

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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.

To learn more about Tofino’s emergency preparedness plan and to subscribe to emergency notifications from the District of Tofino, please visit: http://tofino.ca/emergencypreparedness For more information, please contact: Keith Orchiston, Emergency Program Coordinator, District of Tofino Email: korchiston@tofino.ca, Phone: 250.725.3229 ext. 708

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STAGE 1 - WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT MAY 1 - OCTOBER 1

All residents of the District of Tofino are advised that Stage 1 water restrictions are in effect until October 1, 2018, unless other stages take effect in the interim.

During Stage 1: Watering of lawns, gardens, trees and landscaped areas is restricted to use of a hand-held hose with an automatic shut-off mechanism, hand-held canister, or use of a sprinkler or a drip irrigation system: (1) Odd numbered civic addresses may water on Monday and Thursday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; and (2) Even numbered civic addresses may water on Tuesday and Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

All other outdoor uses of water may only be undertaken with the use of containers or a handheld hose with an automatic shut-off mechanism.

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Highway 4 project kicks off with minor delays Motorists urged to ‘be safe and drive slow’

“It’s important that all the drivers obey all the construction signage.

There’s going to be lots of signs and they just need to respect the information. Be safe and drive slow.”

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Commuters to and from the West Coast will be eased into two years worth of highway delays.

The provincial and federal government are splitting a $38 million project to upgrade a roughly 1.5 kilometre stretch of Highway 4 near Kennedy Hill, with B.C. picking up the larger share of the tab at $24.6 million and Ottawa pitching in $13.5 million.

B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure recently announced it had awarded a $29 million contract to Kelowna-based Emil Anderson Construction to straighten out the windy stretch of road and blast away a rock wall hanging over it.

EAC project coordinator David Gourlay told the Westerly News that crews are expecting to start working in the area on May 7, but much of the first two months

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A $38-million upgrade is about to get started on a roughly 1.5-kilometre stretch along Hwy. 4. will be spent removing trees and clearing a path to the top of the rock.

“We can’t get our equipment to where it needs to get right now because the of terrain is so diffiDistrict Ucluelet cult,” he said.

He said commuters should exDistrict of Ucluelet pect roughly 10-minute delays during May and June while the

clearing is being done, but added June’s summer traffic could increase wait times.

Blasting is expected to get underway in July and will be done by drilling holes into the top of the rock for explosives to be dropped into. A team of rock scalers will chip away at any rocks that didn’t fall during the

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blast.

Once the blasting begins, so to will two years worth of nightly highway closures with the highway being shut down in both directions from 10 p.m. to midnight, 1-4 a.m. and 5-7 a.m.

Friday is the only exception to the schedule as the highway will remain open until 1 a.m. Saturday morning to allow weekend travellers to arrive late.

“It’s important that all the drivers obey all the construction signage,” Gourlay said. “There’s going to be lots of signs and they just need to respect the information. Be safe and drive slow.”

Gourlay penned a letter distributed throughout the West Coast last week explaining that, from July on, the road will be open to single-lane alternating traffic during the day and drivers should expect roughly 30 minute delays during summer months.

“Outside of peak periods, these delays should be much reduced,” he wrote. “We apologize for any inconvenience this project will impose on you, but hope you understand that we are working towards a safer highway for all of us.”

The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2020.

Anyone looking for information can find it at www.gov.bc.ca/ highway4kennedyhill and a traffic hotline for daily updates can be reached at 1-855-451-7152. » We want to hear from you. Send your thoughts on this and any other story to andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca.

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Saturday, May 26, 2018

Spring Clean-Up Day!

District of Ucluelet The District of Ucluelet will be hosting a municipal “Clean-Up Day” on Saturday, May 26, 26, 2018 2018 for “residential” propertiesSaturday, located withinMay the municipal boundary. Strata & Commercial properties are not eligible for this service. The intention is that residents can dispose of The District of Ucluelet will be hosting a municipal “Clean-Up Day” on Saturday, May 26, items that are not normally picked up through regular garbage collection.

2018 for “residential” properties located within the municipal boundary. Strata & Commercial Saturday, May 26, 2018 properties not eligible this service.

Thepiles intention is that below residents dispose The followingare materials are tofor be sorted into neat as2018 indicated and can placed besideof Saturday, May 26, th items that are not normally picked up through regular garbage collection. the public road or lane starting Thursday, May 24 and no later than 8:00 am, May The District of Ucluelet will be hosting a municipal “Clean-Up Day” on Saturday, May26, 26, The District of Ucluelet will be hosting a municipal “Clean-Up Day” on Saturday, May 26, 2018.

2018 for “residential” properties located within thepiles municipal boundary.

Strata & Commercial Saturday, May 26, 2018 The following materials are to be sorted into neat as indicated below and placed beside 2018 for “residential” properties located within theintention municipal boundary.

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2018. items that are not normally picked up through regular garbage collection.

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Metals 2018. the public road or lane starting Thursday, May 24 and no later than 8:00 am, May 26,

Spring Clean-Up Day!

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

2018.

The materials are to be sorted into neat piles • following Metal furniture – padding and combustibles mustas beindicated removedbelow and placed beside th the public road or lane starting Thursday, May 24 and no later than 8:00 am, May 26, Metals • Other small metal articles ACCEPTABLE ITEMS 2018.

• • Fridges, stoves, –water tanks, etc.

Metal furniture padding and combustibles must be removed ACCEPTABLE ITEMS Metals • Other small metalWaste articles Combustibles & Yard • Fridges, stoves,– water tanks, etc.

Metals Metal furniture padding and combustiblesITEMS must be removed ACCEPTABLE •• Furniture – wooden or fabric covered • Other small metal articles Combustibles & Yard Waste •• Carpets and rugs (18” x 48” max) Metal furniture – padding and combustibles must be removed • Fridges, stoves, water tanks, etc.

Metals ••• Wooden fencing – all wire and metal must be removed Other small metal articles Furniture – wooden or fabric covered Combustibles & Yard Waste ••• Leaves, grass, garden waste (not regular bags) Metal furniture – padding and combustibles must be removed Fridges, stoves, water tanks, etc.

Carpets and rugs (18” x 48” max)to exceed 10 ••• Branches & brush must be cut to 4foot lengths by 2 feet Other small metal articles Furniture – fabric covered Wooden fencing allorwire and metal must be removed max., secured together with Combustibles & wooden Yard–Waste (not to exceed 10 bundles) •• twine Fridges, stoves, water tanks, etc.

Carpets and rugs (18” xwaste 48” max) Leaves, grass, garden (not to exceed 10 regular bags) •• Furniture – wooden orwire fabric covered Wooden fencing – all and metal must be removed • Branches & brush must be cut to 4foot lengths by 2 feet max., secured together with Combustibles & Yard Waste •• Carpets and rugs (18” 48” max) Leaves, grass, garden (not to exceed 10 regular bags) twine (not to exceed 10xwaste bundles) UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS Furniturefencing –&wooden orwire fabric covered Wooden metal must be removed •• Branches brush–-all must beand cut to 4foot lengths by 2 feet max., secured together with (not to exceed 10xwaste bundles) Carpets and rugs (18” 48” max) • twine Leaves, grass, garden (not to exceed 10 regular bags) • Recyclable •lengths Construction materials UNACCEPTABLE Wooden fencing wire must beITEMS removed • Branches & brush–materials -all must beand cutmetal to 4foot by 2 feet max., secured together with • Building materials • Styrofoam (not to exceed 10waste bundles) • twine Leaves, grass, garden (not to exceed 10 regular bags) UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS • Gyproc Used oil, paints or paint • Branches & brush - materials must be cut to 4foot •lengths by 2 feet max., secured together with • Recyclable • Construction materials • Furnace oil tanks • Car bodies or parts twine to exceed 10 bundles) • (not Building materials • Styrofoam Recyclable Construction UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS • • Car batteriesmaterials and tires • • Utility trailers materials • Gyproc • Used oil, paints or paint Building materials Styrofoam • • Propane/Fuel Tanks • • Large satellite dishes • Gyproc Furnace oil tanks • Used Car bodies or parts • • oil, paints or paint • • Items over 10materials feet UNACCEPTABLE in length • • Electronics ITEMS Recyclable Construction materials Car batteries and tires Utility trailers • Furnace oil tanks • Car bodies or parts • Household/hazardous Building materials Styrofoam •• Propane/Fuel Tanks •• Large Car batteries and tires Utility satellite trailers dishes wastes/pesticides Gyproc Used oil, paints or paint Recyclable materials Construction materials • Items over 10 feet in length • Electronics Propane/Fuel Tanks Large satellite dishes Furnace oil tanks Car bodies or parts Building materials Styrofoam Household/hazardous •• Items over 10 feet in length •• Electronics Car batteriesowners/tenants and tires • Utility trailers Please Note: Property whose items (acceptable wastes/pesticides •• Household/hazardous Gyproc Used oil, paints or paintor not) were Propane/Fuel Tanks • Large satellite dishes wastes/pesticides deposited•after the requested times and date--MUST remove their items by 8:00 am Furnace oil tanks Car bodies or parts • Items over feetor in length • Electronics on Monday, May 28, 10 2018 removal will be at the owner’s expense. NO Car batteries and tires Utility trailers Please Note: Property owners/tenants whose items (acceptable or not) were • Household/hazardous Propane/Fuel Tanks • Large satellite dishes or not) were EXCEPTIONS. Please Note: Property owners/tenants whose items (acceptable deposited after the requested times and date--MUST remove their items by 8:00 am wastes/pesticides • after Items over 10 feet in length • Electronics deposited the requested times and date--MUST remove their items by 8:00 NO am on Monday, May 28, 2018 or removal will be at the owner’s expense.

• Household/hazardous on Monday, May 28, 2018 or removal will be at the owner’s expense. NO EXCEPTIONS. wastes/pesticides EXCEPTIONS. Please Note: Property owners/tenants whose items (acceptable or not) were For further information, pleasetimes call the District of Ucluelet Officetheir at 250-726-7744. deposited after the requested and date--MUST remove items by 8:00 am on Monday, 28, 2018 or removalwhose will beitems at the owner’s or expense.

NO Please Note: May Property owners/tenants (acceptable not) were EXCEPTIONS. deposited after the requested times and date--MUST remove their items by 8:00 am For For further further information, information, please please call call the the District District of of Ucluelet Ucluelet Office Office at at 250-726-7744.

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Author Dorst’s new book is perfect for birders, photographers and tourism guides MARCIE CALLEWAERT Special to the Westerly

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drian Dorst is Tofino’s birding expert and with the release of his newest book, “The Birds of Vancouver Island’s West Coast”, he has cemented that title in place.

Rather than putting another bird identification book on the market, something he says there are already enough of, he wrote the book “he would have wanted” as a birder.

“To identify a bird, you need a field guide, but it really doesn’t tell you much at all”, Dorst explained.

To fill that niche, he has carefully crafted a log of every confirmed bird sighting on Vancouver Island’s west coast from Jordan River to Cape Scott. The book serves as a record of sightings and a guide for those wanting to spot a particular species or learn more about local bird habits.

It is a fantastic resource for photographers, birders and tourism guides alike.

Dorst used the Ebird website’s public sighting record for many of the birds recorded in the book.

EBird has been a “huge benefit” to the scientific community.

It has “revolutionized birding and the knowledge of the distribution of birds”, according to Dorst.

The wealth of community knowledge on the coast proved to be a great asset for Dorst. You only need to look at the list of names on Page 18-20 to see how true this is. In a sense, it’s a community project, with Dorst as it’s lead, slogging through mounds of data to create this immense compilation of sightings.

No small feat considering the thickness of the completed volume. Dorst spent much of the last five years working on the book but got the idea around 10

MARCIE CALLEWAERT PHOTO

Book author Adrian Dorst with his newest book, ‘The Birds of Vancouver Island’s West Coast’. Below, writer Marcie Callewaert and her husband Lennie spotted this juvenile male Baltimore Oriole in Ahousaht on January 2017. The special sighting is recorded on page 553 of Dorst’s book under ‘Accidental Species’.

years ago, and he started stepping up his field work then in preparation for writing the book.

Dorst got his start in birding at a young age, when he captured a bird that had found its way into their family home. He thought it was a wren, but when he brought it to his bird-loving Grade 5 teacher she identified

it as a house sparrow! She gave him the bird book that sparked his passion.

It’s never too late or early to begin bird watching, whether it’s a hobby or obsession. Dorst revelled in the advantages each new generation has of new books to identify and learn about birds.

There is so much information available.

Some of his favourite spots to watch birds locally are the Grice Bay boat launch, especially between tides during the winter, the viewing platform at the end of Sharp Road, behind Jamie’s Rainforest Inn, and various areas of Long Beach.

If you ask any serious birder

about their lifers, birds they have yet to see but want to check off their list, their eyes will light up as they describe the species and efforts they have put into the search. Dorst is no exception.

He is looking forward to spotting his first short-tailed albatross, the species featured on the cover of “The Bird’s of Vancouver Island’s West Coast”. Archaeology has shown that they were a common albatross along our coast until they were hunted to near extinction for the Japanese feather trade in the 1930s.

They are making a great comeback now and sightings are increasing off our coast. Shorttailed albatross can be seen at

distances of 20-plus kilometers offshore.

On a personal note, I’ve got to say, I received quite a thrill when I flipped to the “Accidental Species” section of the book.

There on page 553 is my name in black and white, an honour I never could have imagined!

In January of 2017, a juvenile male Baltimore Oriole visited us repeatedly at our home in Ahousaht, on Flores Island – a lifer that I didn’t even know was possible. My husband, Lennie John, is forever teasing me that he saw it first, and he did! I was still half-asleep clutching my mug of coffee when it first appeared on the porch railing.

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West Coast anglers are supporting local organizations working towards restoring local salmon habitats and populations.

Feast supports salmon populations ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

A philanthropic feast is coming to the West Coast this weekend.

Tofino’s fourth annual Boat to Tailgate party will be held on May 5. The event is a fundraiser for local salmon habitat restoration and enhancement efforts and organizers hope to raise at least $12,000 this year.

The annual fundraiser will run from 6-9 p.m. at the Trilogy Dock and the family-friendly atmosphere includes live music and face painting. The event’s proceeds will be split between the Central Westcoast Forest Society, Tofino Salmon Enhancement

Society and Wild Salmon Fund.

“It is great. It gathers 350 people and the best chefs in Tofino from Shelter and Wolf in the Fog come out to cook freshly caught seafood on the dock,” said CWFS’ executive director Jessica Hutchinson.

“The guides spend two weeks catching sustainable seafood and then everything is chefed up right there. This year we are so excited to have Zoe’s Bakery providing a delicious desert to top it all off.”

She added Tofino Brewing Company, Merridale Cider, and Stilhhead Distillery also contribute to the event as does Ukee Rent-it, Far West and Pacific

Sands. Local fishing guide Blake Klopfenstein said the event was started by “a group of concerned conservation minded anglers and charter operators,” who teamed up to help out organizations that are working on restoring the area’s salmon populations.

“From the beginning we had a fundraising mindset and it’s become really quite popular and really community focused.

You see a lot of locals show up to this event and we raise some money for salmon conservation initiatives. It’s a great way for us to give back,” he said. “You get an excellent fresh seafood meal and with that fun, you feel like

you’re contributing and giving back because all the proceeds go to these organizations that really need it.”

Mandala Smulders of the Central Westcoast Forest Society said the event not only raises funds for the society, but also provides a venue to share information and raise awareness.

“This event is a good opportunity to bring the community together and bring awareness to what’s being done in order to help salmon populations,” she said. “It provides an opportunity for people to get together and have conversations and talk about what needs to be done.”

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Andrew Bailey of the Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News received the British Columbia and Yukon Community Newspaper Association’s Environmental Initiative Award for his work covering Clayoquot Cleanup, a massive grassroots campaign to remove debris from the region’s remote shorelines, at a ceremony held this past weekend in Vancouver.

“I’m incredibly honoured to receive this award but, really, it’s the committed volunteers I have the privilege of writing about who deserve all the accolades,” Bailey said.

“I have an incredible advantage over other newswriters when it comes to the Environmental Initiative Award because of the unwavering spirit of this region’s dedicated volunteers and it’s thanks to their their unparalleled commitment that our local beaches remain the most beautifully interactive and vibrant playgrounds on earth.”

Westerly News publisher Peter McCully said “The award is reflective of those volunteer efforts and shows Black Press’s commitment to the communities on the West Coast.

The Vancouver Courier’s Jessica Kerr and Haida Gwaii Observer’s Andrew Hudson placed second and third in the category.

The BCYCNA awards, also known as the Ma Murrays, were announced at an April 28 gala event held at Richmond’s River Rock Casino

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Orca Airways no longer flying to Tofino-Long Beach Airport NORA O’MALLEY nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca

As of April 30, Orca Airways will no longer be flying to Tofino-Long Beach Airport. Existing guests will be re-booked on Pacific Coastal Airlines and all future bookings will be directed towards Pacific Coastal.

The B.C. airline had merged with Calgary-based Integra Air several months ago for financial reasons, but former president of Orca Airways, Andrew Naysmith, said he wasn’t seeing eye-to-eye with Integra officials.

“That’s when I approached Pacific Coastal. I know they are a more family-oriented business,” said Naysmith.

Kevin Boothroyd, director of business development and corporate communications for Pacific Coastal, said they are looking at upgrading their carriage and operations to meet the increased demand.

“I can tell you that we already had planned, on May 1, to have the larger 30- or 34-seat Saab aircraft on the route every day,” said Boothroyd. “Now with this

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Orca Airways will no longer be flying to Tofino-Long Beach Airport. new demand we are looking at adding more capacity. It could be another 1,900 [aircraft]. We will be upping our scheduled service to number of flights we just haven’t got that in a box yet because

we just came to this agreement.”

Naysmith told the Westerly that Pacific Coastal has graciously taken care of most of the Orca ground crew in Tofino and Vancouver.

“It’s a big thing for me to step down, but I’m very excited that Tofino, the place that I love, is going to be supported from now probably forever more,” said Naysmith.

The Tofino General Hospital Foundation ‘Thanks’ the following donors for making our Gala event another amazing success!

G & N Towing Pacific Earthworks Middle Beach Lodge Bravacados Village Gallery Tofino Co-op House of Himwitsa Epic Pharmacy Rubio’s Mark Hobson Gallery Driftwood Sales Inn Chanter Whalers on the Point Guesthouse Pacific Surf Co. Big Daddy’s Paddle West Kayaking Salts Pacific Rim Chiropractic Barb Campbell Abigails Anian Dr. James Jameson Joe Fortes Listel Hotel Browning Pass Charters Judy Hill Gallery Vancouver Aquarium

Royal Scott Hotel Butchart Gardens Post Hotel Sue Koch Wickaninnish Inn Walrus Magazine Captured Light Gardening Hotel Arts Lois Stevens Tofino Food & Wine Festival Rhino Gary’s Kitchen Rods Power & Marine Crazy Ron Bobby Kimoto Charters Tofino Botanical Gardens Tofino Pharmacy Picnic Charcuterie Tim Hackett – Long Beach Lodge Ocean Village Resort TacoFino Long Beach Automotive Tofino Brewery Coastal Bliss Tofino Resort & Marina Roy Vickers Gallery Aritzia Boutique

West Coast Aquatic Safari Wildside/Surf Side Grill Studio One Janine Crosall Holistic Therapy Live to Surf Cedar Wood Cove Union Club Todd Byrnes Pacific Coastal Petrichor Hair Salon Reflecting Spirit Gallery Westerly News Ryan Orr – Pacific Rim Navigators Tree House Merge Schooner Restaurant Crab Apple Floral Chocolate Tofino Habit Storm Surf Shop Best Western Plus Pacific Sands Resort Sobo Harbour Air Tofino Sea Kayaking Frank Armich

Rod Butters Paul Levy Photo Studio Arbutus Health Centre The Whale Centre Mermaid Tears Tofino Bike Andy Latchford Archipelago Marine Research Sea Monster Noodle Steve Krause Best Little Hair House Ocean Pet Supplies Wojteck Malach Kate Crosby ‘Tofino Brand’ Ordinary Corner Nursery Norwoods Red Fox Indigenous World Winery Bill & Tina Holden Telus West Coast Signature Laser Engraving Services Solidarity Snacks

Words cannot express enough, our gratitude and thanks to Jay Gildenhuys and the terrific ‘crew’ of the Shelter Restaurant for all they do for the Hospital Foundation. Amazing appies, incredible dinner. It just keeps getting better and better!!

Once again Mike Jacobsen did a great job as M.C. and Auctioneer. Entertainment by Mike White drew laughter and applause from the crowd.

Thank you to Don McGinnis Const. and the Wickaninnish work crew for the tents and water proofing, they averted a potential disaster. Also to Smashing Glasses for their offer of the tent supplies.

To Kari-Anne McDiarmid and Danielle Fox, a huge thank you for setting up the bid tables and donations. In spite of the sickness you both persevered. Well Done.

Thank You!

Tofino moves to Stage 1 water restrictions Effective Tuesday, May 1, the District of Tofino will be under Stage 1 water restrictions.

The restrictions will be in place until Oct. 1, 2018, unless superceded by other restrictions in the interim, the district noted on its website this week.Under Stage 1 restrictions, the watering of lawns, gardens, trees and landscaped areas is restricted to use of a hand-held hose wtih an automatic shut-off mechanism, a hand-held canister or use of a sprinkler of drip irrigation system.

Odd-numbered civic addressess may water on Monday and Thursday between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., or between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Even-numbers addresses may water on Tuesday and Friday, also from 6 to 9 a.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.tofino. ca or call the District of Tofino office at 250-725-3229.

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The Money Tree was won by Lee Doell of Westlock Alberta. She has opted to keep the Co-op Gift Cards and cash and has generously donated the Tickets back to the foundation. Many thanks to her as the Foundation ladies will have fun scratching all those lotto tickets.

I hope I have not missed anyone and apologize sincerely if I did. 2019 will be our next event. Reserve your tickets early as they go fast!

Sincerely, Arlene G. McGinnis, Chair T.G.H.F.

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Tourism Ucluelet: Who we are and what we do for you For the last 10 years, Tourism Ucluelet (TU) has had the amazing opportunity and responsibility to market Ucluelet as a destination. Since collection began, the average income increase annually has been 12%.

The province noted that Ucluelet was one of the fastest growing hotel tax collecting commuDENISE STYS-NORMAN nities in B.C. Prior to 2015, Tourism Ucluelet had operated as a sub-committee of the Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce.

Over the course of 2015, the decision was made to allow Tourism Ucluelet to separate from the Chamber and become its own not-for-profit incorporated association. The following year TU was transferred the contract to manage the Pacific Rim Visitor Centre and

the downtown Ucluelet Visitor Centre (seasonal).

By making these changes, the Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce had the ability to focus on small business support, development and advocacy.

How is Tourism Ucluelet funded?

The primary funding comes from the 2% consumer tax is called the Municipal Regional District Tax (MRDT).

Accommodators (including property management companies) who have or are responsible for four nightly rooms or more and are located within the District of Ucluelet collect this tax. This is not a mandatory tax like PST; the Hoteliers vote to continue collection every five years.

As a note, TU just found out that our application for renewal has just been approved for another five years.

Even though we receive these tax dollars, TU is required to show additional revenues to build our funding base. We apply for grants through Destination

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VISITOR INFORMATION COUNSELLOR Summer Student position Do you enjoy working with the public? Sharing your love of Ucluelet, the West Coast and British Columbia with those who visit for the first or 100th time? This could be the opportunity for you.

Tourism Ucluelet is a small team of professionals and Board of Directors who work hard and love not only what we do, but where we live!

As a Visitor Information Counsellor, you are an Ambassador, an important link between the visitor and tourism industry in our community, region and province. To provide an exceptional service, our new Visitor Information Counsellor will be an outgoing and friendly person who is a resourceful self-starter, team player and able to work independently. Your primary responsibilities include identifying a visitor’s needs, offering accurate information, selling tourism products and services in our community, region and province.

Favourable Attributes: • High school or post secondary student returning to school in September • Preferred enrolled in diploma/degree or vocational training in tourism and/or previous experience in hospitality/tourism/ customer relations • Visitor Information Counsellor certificate or Tourism Professional Certification (National) and/or WorldHost® Fundamentals – preferred but not required • Apple and Microsoft Operating systems • Communication skills, customer service and organizational skills • Previous experience in sales, inventory and cash • Able to work in a fast paced environment and multitasking • Knowledge of local area • Knowledge of a second language an asset

BC, Canada summer jobs as well as provide marketing packages and racking programs for the Visitor Centre that contribute to the operations.

In the fall of 2017, Tourism Ucluelet, implemented new racking and marketing packages to provide options for businesses within Ucluelet to leverage our social media channels and the visitors who stop at the Visitor Centre to promote their businesses. This program is separate from the Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce membership which now focuses on small business development and advocacy.

If you are interested in racking your business at the junction, please stop in at the Pacific Rim Visitor Centre, call 250-726-4600 or email visitorservices@discoverucluelet.com for more information.

Go to www.discoverucluelet.com for more information.

Denise Stys-Norman is the executive director for Tourism Ucluelet

Job start date: End-June to end of August Closing date for applications: June 2, 2018 Wage: $14.50/hr

The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust is offering post-secondary Education Awards to graduating high school students OR to students who graduated within the last 12 months.

Each award is valued at $3000 per year for a maximum of four years and is given out based on Community Involvement, Personal References, a Proposed Education Plan, and Academic Achievement.

Learn more and apply by May 15, at:

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Hours: 37.5 per week Some evenings and weekends required Please submit your resume by email to Denise Stys-Norman: careers@discoverucluelet.com

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Andrew Bailey, Editor 250-726-7029 • andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

Alex Heminger charmed the audience as King Arthur.

King Arthur’s Quest A dragon, damsels in distress and the knights of the round table lit up Ucluelet’s main stage on Saturday as Missoula Children’s Theatre production company led local kids in a musical performance of ‘King Arthur’s Quest’.

Over 45 kids from kindergarten to Grade 12 participated in the spectacle. The night of theatre was hosted by the Pacific Rim Arts Society.

PHOTOS BY NORA O’MALLEY

LEFT: The village chorus opened up ‘King Arthur’s Quest’. ABOVE: Riley Gerbrandt the Knight had a teddy for a prop not a sword.

BELOW: Iris Sylvester and Noah Lim captivated the main stage.

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CLUES DOWN 1. Top Rank boxing promoter 2. __ fide (Latin) 3. At all times 4. Hindu female deity 5. Tufts of hairs on plant seeds

HOROSCOPE ARIES Take a step back and analyze your current situation before making any other moves. You may be barking up the wrong tree, and you will need a new approach.

TAURUS There may be many things you wish to say to someone special, but you just do not know how to find the words. You can convey much more through actions.

GEMINI If you have your hand in three or more projects, you may need to step back. It’s hard to devote your full attention to each task when you’re juggling so much at once.

CANCER It is good to have a sense of humor, and you may need a little extra patience at work this week. When times get tough, surround yourself with lighthearted people.

LEO You may have to take someone’s word on something or put your ultimate trust in an individual this week. It may be challenging, but let down your guard.

VIRGO You need to find firm footing in your career; otherwise, you may suffer from lack of direction. Start putting out feelers and begin networking.

SUDOKU

6. Edited 7. Portuguese archipelago 8. Your parents’ brothers 9. Pakistani city 10. Farewell 11. Short sleep sessions 13. Remove salt 17. Drug officers 24. One and only 25. The Golden State 26. Fabric baby carrier (abbr.)

27. Quid pro __ 28. New England research university 29. Baseball pitcher’s stat 35. Western India island 36. __ Angeles 37. Midway between east and southeast 38. British singer Stewart 40. Suggesting the horror of death and decay 41. Riding horse 42. Where wrestlers work 43. Regions 44. Of a main artery 45. Not classy 47. Competed against 48. Biscuit-like cake 49. Large ankle bones 52. Computer company 53. “Friends” actress Kudrow 54. “Chocolat” actress Lena 55. Brain folds

THIS WEEKS ANSWER

CLUES ACROSS 1. In bed 5. Project portfolio management 8. __ Bator: Mongolian capital 12. Roamed 14. Notre Dame legend Parseghian 15. Nothing (Spanish) 16. Not level 18. Self-contained aircraft unit 19. Baseball broadcaster Caray 20. __ Tomei, actress 21. “The Raven” writer 22. Bathrooms 23. Skilled inventors 26. Forcefully silence 30. Remove 31. The arrival of daylight 32. Split lentils 33. “Walking Dead” actress 34. A lazy person 39. Doctors’ group 42. Crooks 44. Fragrant essential oil 46. Conjured 47. One who predicts 49. Scarlett’s home 50. Television network 51. Something comparable to another 56. What a thespian does 57. Word element meaning life 58. Italian island 59. “King of Queens” actress Remini 60. Jogged 61. Norse gods 62. Lazily 63. Midway between northeast and east 64. Hindu queen

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION: Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne, right, presents Judy Michaud with certificate of appreciation for her commitment to making Tofino a better place to live.

LIBRA Don’t underestimate your abilities. As a general people-pleaser, you have the ability to smooth over many situations with a calming word.

SCORPIO It’s in your nature to want to get to the root of every problem and find out the answers to all the puzzles. This can be tiring, but when you’re determined it’s essential.

SAGITTARIUS Various factors may be clouding your decision-making skills. If you’re not sure what to do, trust someone else who has always supported you.

CAPRICORN Finances have been drawing your attention in your life a lot lately.

Pay attention to the subtle clues to get your assets in order.

AQUARIUS Swimming against the tide will only tire you out. If the battle isn’t worth waging on something trivial, just go with the flow. Save your energy for bigger issues.

PISCES There are some very interesting opportunities coming your way.

Just be sure to grab onto them fast.

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THIS WEEKS SUDOKU ANSWER

Fun By The Numbers Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

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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SHIPPING & RECEIVING ASSISTANT Tofino, BC

Cermaq Canada is currently looking to ďŹ ll the full time position of a Shipping & Receiving Assistant. The S&R Assistant works within our shipping and receiving department based out of our ToďŹ no Operations. This position is responsible for carrying out the daily tasks associated with the yard operations including forklift operations and assisting in the daily organization of incoming and outgoing inventory.

Application Requirements: forklift is preferred. t Strong organizational and logistical skills, especially in inventory management, tracking, shipping and receiving. t Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. t Adept use of computers including data entry into MS Excel, email management, and scanning documents t Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

Accounting Clerk The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District is situated in the heart of Vancouver Island; it includes the municipalities of Port Alberni, ToďŹ no, and Ucluelet and the treaty nations of Huu-ay-aht, Uchucklesaht, YuuĹ‚u iĹ‚ at and Toquaht. Six electoral areas encompass the west coasts most dramatic and majestic landscapes.

The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District is currently recruiting for a regular fulltime Accounting Clerk to join their team of professionals. Reporting directly to the Manager of Finance, this position performs the day-to-day accounting operations; processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipting and utility bill transactions for the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District.

The Complete Job Description is available at www.acrd.bc.ca.

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Position Requirements: t This position requires a balance of many logistical components including receiving shipments from couriers, verifying goods, data entry into the inventory management system, completing supply requests for sea sites, maintaining warehouse inventory, ordering supplies, and coordinating shipments t This position also requires collaboration with all other departments and therefore strong communication and interpersonal skills will be a valuable asset are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation. t This position operates 5 days a week, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

Start times will vary based on operational needs, between 5:00 AM and 8:00 AM. Alternate work shifts and overtime may be required. probationary period.

Special Requirements: t Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada at the time of applying will be considered.

How to apply: If you have the skills we are looking for, and would like to become part of our team, please forward a resume in person, by fax or email to: Cermaq Canada 61-4th Street, ToďŹ no, BC V0R 2Z0 Fax: 250-725-1250 | E-mail: careers.canada@cermaq.com Please state “Shipping & Receiving Assistantâ€? in the subject line.

Deadline to apply: Friday May 04, 2018.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES with Black Press (Vancouver Island) Black Press is Canada’s leading private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in Canada, Washington State, Hawaii, California and Ohio and has extensive digital and printing operations.

Multi-Media Sales Consultant (Campbell River) The Campbell River Mirror has an exciting opportunity for a Community Multi-Media Marketing Sales Consultant that will be focused on digital and print sales. The successful candidate will be comfortable with both digital and print media and will be responsible for selling mobile, run of site, SEO, programmatic, websites, print campaigns and special sections within our paper.

Circulation Coordinator (Sidney) The Peninsula News Review is looking for a Circulation Coordinator for its Circulation Department in Sidney, B.C. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision sets you apart from other applicants. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express is required.

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We are looking for a combination of education and experience in writing, reporting, photography and video skills. Experience with InDesign is also an asset.

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CLEANING & SANITATION SUPERVISOR Tofino, BC

Cermaq Canada is currently looking for permanent full time Cleaning & Sanitation Supervisor to join our team at our ToďŹ no Fish Processing Plant.

Shift: Hours: Location: Housing:

Monday to Friday evening shifts (dependent on processing schedule) 8 hours per day starting in the afternoons (overtime may be required) ToďŹ no Accommodation or living allowance will be provided for this role.

Application Requirements t 1SFWJPVT FYQFSJFODF JO B TVQFSWJTPSZ SPMF BOE UP QSPWJEF MFBEFSTIJQ UP B UFBN PG at least 3 employees. t 5P CF BCMF UP MFBSO BOE DPNQMZ XJUI $FSNBR $BOBEB 1SPDFTTJOH 2VBMJUZ Management Program to meet the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and other governing body standards. t 4USPOH MFBEFSTIJQ TLJMMT UP NBOBHF UIF EBZ UP EBZ PQFSBUJPOT PG UIF DMFBOJOH BOE sanitation of the processing facility. t 4BGFMZ IBOEMJOH VTJOH BOE TUPSJOH DMFBOJOH DIFNJDBMT t &OTVSJOH ZPVS UFBN XPSLT FĂśDJFOUMZ UP QSPQFSMZ DMFBO BOE TBOJUJ[F UIF SPPNT JO the processing plant. t :PV XJMM SFQPSU UP UIF 1MBOU .BOBHFS BOE 'PPE 4BGFUZ BOE 2VBMJUZ $POUSPM 4VQFSWJTPS UIF QSPHSFTT PG UIF DMFBOJOH BOE TBOJUBUJPO PG UIF GBDJMJUZ BOE BOZ JTTVF formally and informally on a regular basis.

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SURFRIDER PUBLIC MEET UPS Wednesday, May 2. 6:30pm at the Tofino Brewing Co and Ukee Dogs Taqueria in Ucluelet. Two towns, same night, same goals!

Come learn about all the greatness happening in our communities.

TOFINO SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL May 4,5 & 6. Evening Talks, Offshore Birding Tours, Birding by Dugout Canoe, FREE Birding Beach Hikes AND MORE! Visit: raincoasteducation.org for complete schedule!

SS PRINCESS SOPHIA TRAVELLING EXHIBIT On until May 20 at the Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum. The unknown story of the largest marine disaster along the Pacific Northwest Coast.

FREE PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE SESSION: GOLDEN A TO Z Friday, May 5th. 6-9pm at Ultramarine Art Supply in Tofino. Attendees will leave the lecture enthusiastic to explore the extensive potential of acrylic painting!

Led by artist instructor Sara Robichaud.

COX BAY PLANNING SESSION TOFINO OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN Saturday, May 6. 11am to 4pm at Cox Bay. Help the District of Tofino decide the future of Cox Bay! ZONNIS LIVE Saturday, May 5. 8PM at the ANAF. $10 at the door, $5 for members. Victoria’s favorite alt-folk duo makes their debut performance in Ucluelet!

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MOVIE NIGHT Monday, May 7, ‘Black Panther’ (PG). Doors at 7:15pm, show at 8 in the Clayoquot Theatre. After the events of Captain America: Civil War, King T’Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country’s new leader.

FEATURED EVENT OF THE WEEK SURF CANADA NATIONALS

DROP IN TINY ARTISTS Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Local kids are invited to some creative time at Ultramarine Art Supply in Tofino. Each craft will be inspired by a children’s story.

Cost: $10, which includes all materials needed.

Parents must attend with children. Contact ultramarineartsupply@ gmail.com PICKLEBALL Mon., Wed., Sat., 8am-12pm, Tofino Community Hall. Free.

CHI GONG Wednesdays, 10:3011:30am, UCC Main Hall. $2 drop

• 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.

MAY 4 TO 7

WICKANINNISH BEACH in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Get your spot on the beach and witness some serious competition on the road to the Tokyo 2020, where surfing will make its Olympics debut! The 2018 Surf Canada Nationals is the National Championship and Team Canada Surf and SUPsurf selections for ISA Worlds and PanAm Qualifiers. Howler’s Family Restaurant is hosting the official, three day after surf party! There will be door prizes and brew specials. Donations for Team Canada are welcome.

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SOUP LUNCH Thursdays, Noon-1:30pm. the Hub, UCC. All welcome!

Free.

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

MUSEUM WALKING TOURS, Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum will offer walking tours every Friday. Flexible start times.

Tours are geared towards elementary students. Each tour is one hour long and will include a 30 minute walking portion and 30 minute activity portion.

ST. COLUMBA CHURCH Sundays, 10:30am.

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.

NIC TECH & LEGO ROBOTICS CAMPS Summer camps for children aged 9 - 12 Build, program and control LEGO robots during these week-long day camps. You will make new friends and have fun while you learn valuable science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.

PORT HARDY: July 3-6

GOLD RIVER: July 30-August 3

CAMPBELL RIVER: July 9-13 or 16-20

UCLUELET: August 7-10

PORT ALBERNI: July 23-27

COMOX: August 13-17 or 20-24

TECH EXPLORERS CAMP NEW for 2018

Be creative and explore coding, LEGO robotics, and snap circuits in a hands-on fun environment where you will meet new friends who love technology as much as you do.

CAMPBELL RIVER: July 16-20 COMOX VALLEY: August 20-24

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact April Whalen: april.whalen@nic.bc.ca | 250-923-9771 To register, visit: www.nic.bc.ca/life-at-nic/applied-research-innovation/ projects/robotics

• 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.”

TOFINO

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

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.

NICBOT CAMP

This is the final 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.

Please Note

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

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

Notice of Tofino Co-op Director Election

Nomination packages are available at the Administration Office (140 First Street) of the Tofino Co-op for interested individuals.

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

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 A15

Co-presented by Navigate

Tofino Official Community Plan 2019 The District of Tofino’s Official Community Plan 2019 is officially underway.

We are kicking of the process with an interactive weekend of events asking for your feedback on a range of substantial items including future growth, water supply, housing and the future of Cox Bay. Please join us to create our future:

• May 4th and May 5th from 11:00 to 4:00 at the Village Green and Helleson Drive

(Alternate site in Council Chambers if it is raining really hard).

• May 6th from 11:00 to 4:00 at Cox Bay. • May 7th from 4:00 to 7:00 at Council Chambers for a Cox Bay open house.

There will be many other opportunities over the next 18 months to provide additional input on a wide variety of topics. Please keep your eyes and ears open for further opportunities to be involved in the development of this important bylaw.

You can contact Aaron or Dana anytime with questions like: What is an OCP? Or, why do we need an OCP anyways?

Or, where did you get that great hat?

May the Fourth be with you.

Aaron Rodgers arodgers@tofino.ca 250 725 3229 ext. 701 Dana Hawkins dhawkins@tofino.ca 250 725 3229 ext. 703

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Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

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