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Locals raise concerns at open house event NORA O’MALLEY nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca

Longtime West Coast resident Jim Whitworth, 74, said attending the Kwispaa LNG open house on Nov. 26 at the Ucluelet Community Centre was like “walking into a room full of used car salesmen.”

He said the open house left him frustrated and reaffirmed all the inklings about the proposed natural gas liquefaction and export facility located in the Barkley Sound that he already believed.

“It’s all about money,” Mr. Whitworth said.

“It’s the wrong way to go. What’s wrong with solar? What’s wrong with geothermal? What’s wrong with all of these things? It’s insanity.

We’re going 100 per cent the wrong way. We only have one world.”

Jason Sam and Johanne Goulet attended the open house as concerned residents of Ucluelet. “[Steelhead] is a privatized company and they are clearly just using the land and the people,” said Goulet. “We asked what they were going to do with the byproducts and they couldn’t answer those questions.”

“I think it’s a terrible idea,” said Sam. “It’s going away from renewable energies and investment completely into polluting energy for at least two to three decades. Plus, the amount of tanker traffic that is going to be going through there is crazy.”

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‘TIS THE SEASON: The holiday shopping season is in full swing on the West Coast. Nirvana Ferreira, Charlotte Norman, Teegan Bradshaw, Shanti Grimshire and Tianna Henry were jubilant as they toured through a Ukee Holiday Market at the Ucluelet Community Centre on Sunday.

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Tragic accident at recovery centre ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

Malcom, a bear cub that was rescued near Tofino, was found dead after what appears to be a tragic strangulation accident at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre.

“It is with extreme sadness that the NIWRA veterinary and animal care staff report the unfortunate and unexpected death of “Malcolm” the single bear cub that we have been managing in our rehabilitation program,” the recovery centre announced through Facebook Monday morning.

The post explains that, on the morning of his death, Malcolm had been observed on cameras playing on large tree stumps set up in his cage, but Animal Care staff found the young animal immobile on the ground.

“Staff immediately entered the enclosure recognizing that there was a serious problem.

Unfortunately he had managed to get his head and neck tightly ensnared in a small rope handle attached to a plastic buoy that was suspended by a chain from one of the tree stumps. There were no signs of a struggle and we suspect he got his head through the loop and then very quickly asphyxiated,” the post reads.

The post added that suspended buoys are a commonly used toy for animals at the centre, “and they routinely spend a lot of time interacting and playing with them,” without any injuries.

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Malcom, pictured here shortly after being rescued near Tofino, has died at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre after being ensnared by a rope. quite upset and shocked by this event and will take precautions to ensure that this scenario is not repeated. Anyone who has been involved in the care of animals can probably appreciate that these events or hazards are not always easily foreseeable,” the post reads. “The buoy had been in Malcolm’s enclosure since he was first introduced.

We feel that it represents a very unfortunate accident involving an extremely rare set of circumstances. Caring for these special animals is an emotionally intense experience and we feel this loss profoundly. However, we will learn from this and be better at what we do.”

Malcom was rescued near Ross Pass where the tiny bear cub was discovered laying next to its dead mother on May 25.

Knowing the animal would

not be able to survive on its own, wildlife watching guides John Forde and Jennifer Steven captured it and helped transport it to the recovery centre on May 26.

Despite being severely emaciated when he arrived at the centre, Malcolm had been recovering well, according to the post.

“He was sedated and examined on October 18, 2018 and found to be healthy and in very good body condition. On this same date he was moved to the larger pre-release enclosure where he quickly established himself without incident,” it reads.

The Westerly News has reached out to the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, but did not immediately hear back by presstime.

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Ukee to restrict plastic bags NORA O’MALLEY nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca

When it comes to restricting the use of single-use plastic shopping bags and plastic straws, Ucluelet’s new mayor Mayco Noël wants to see the whole West Coast peninsula singing the same tune, he said during Tuesday’s regular municipal council meeting.

“It’s one of those things we’ve talked about regionally. We are not re-inventing the wheel here.

We know that it needs to be done,” said mayor Noël.

In May 2018, during a regular council meeting, a delegation from Surfrider Pacific Rim Chapter and the Ucluelet Aquarium requested that the District implement a bylaw banning plastic bags. At that same meeting, Council adopted a resolution to refer the City of Victoria’s Plastic Bylaw to staff for review and to report back to Council on what would be appropriate for Ucluelet.

At Tuesday’s meeting, after an amendment from mayor Noël to include plastic straws in the draft bylaw, Coun. Jennifer Hoar directed staff to co-ordinate with the District of Ucluelet, Surfrider Pacific Rim chapter,

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During a council meeting on Nov. 27, Ucluelet mayor and council directed staff to develop a proposed bylaw that restricts the distribution of single-use plastic shopping bags and plastic straws. Adoption of the Bylaw is scheduled for June 2019. and the Ucluelet Aquarium in developing the proposed bylaw to restrict the distribution of single-use plastic shopping bags and plastic straws.

Tofino council passed a similar motion in June 2018 with the aim to implement the plastic bag bylaw by January 1, 2019 and provide a six-month transition

to enforcement beginning July 1, 2019. Ucluelet’s timeline for adopting the single-use shopping bag and plastic straws bylaw is marked for June 2019, with enforcement taking place in January 2020.

Surfrider Pacific Rim chapter manager Lilly Woodbury said a bylaw restricting plastic bags and straws in 2019 is massive for the growth of the West Coast’s environmental leadership.

“These items are some of the most used single-use plastics across the planet, which continue to condemn the health of the oceans. We see this as a major step towards regulating all single use plastics on the Pacific Rim, working towards creating an Ocean Friendly Corridor that is single use plastic free between Ucluelet and Tofino,” said Woodbury.

Ucluelet’s largest distributor of single-use plastic bags, the Ucluelet Co-op, eliminated the plastic bag option for customers in June 2017. Surfrider launched a Straws Suck campaign in Ucluelet, which finished on Worlds Oceans Day, June 8, 2018. Most Ucluelet businesses now offer compostable or reuseable straws upon request, notes Woodbury.

Tofino flag sparks brief controversy ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

A CBC reporter’s quest to rank B.C.’s municipal flags sparked a brief West Coast controversy last week as the artist behind the image on Tofino’s flag claimed he’d never given Tofino permission to use it.

Justin McElroy ranked Tofino’s flag at 38 out of the 130 flags on his list, explaining that the flag “screams Tofino,” and has a “very nice postcard design,” but lost marks for having ‘Tofino B.C.’ printed on it as well as the artist’s signature.

A potentially larger problem than that signature’s impact on the flag’s ranking arose when the artist it belongs to, Roy Henry Vickers, saw the flag and claimed he had never given Tofino permission to use his design.

“Seems to be a case of copyright infringement,” Vickers tweeted on Nov. 28. In an immediately following Tweet, Vickers added, “I’ve never seen one of these [flags]. It’s a direct copy of one of my creations.”

Mayor Josie Osborne was quick to respond, Tweeting that the district was looking into the allegation and would “absolutely want to take the right and respectful steps.”

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In a Wednesday afternoon tweet, artist Roy Henry Vickers claimed the district of Tofino had used his design for its municipal flag without his permission.

She later followed up, suggesting Tofino had discovered documentation that shows the district received permission to use the image and that “our records indicate the artist was paid.”

The two sides had seemingly reached a resolution the following day as Vickers, who owns a gallery in Tofino, Tweeted he was reviewing a contract with the district on Nov. 29, adding “It’s all good.”

Osborne told the Westerly News later that day that she had not spoken directly with Vickers, but had reached out to him and that she believed the issue has been resolved.

She said the district’s documents show that Tofino reached an

agreement with Vickers to design Tofino’s municipal logo in 1992 and that the two parties reached another agreement to adapt the logo into a flag in 2002.

“I was surprised to see Roy Henry Vickers Tweet, but I was quite confident that we would be able to find the backup documentation and just wanted to make sure we could take care of everything and clear up any misunderstandings,” she said.

The flag does not seem to appear anywhere on the District of Tofino’s website and is not believed to be flying anywhere in town. McElroy found the design on the Flags of the World website.

Osborne, who first joined Tofino’s council in 2013, said she was living in Tofino when the flag was unveiled in 2002, but could not recall ever seeing it in use.

“I’m not sure what the use of the municipal flag really could be. It isn’t something that’s come up ever in any conversation I’ve had with anyone. In fact, the only time I’ve ever seen municipal flags really at play is at the annual UBCM Conference where there’s a display of every single flag. But, I don’t think they have Tofino’s, because we’ve never given them one,” she said.

“I’m not sure that it really qualifies as a flag. There’s probably rules that it breaks, but it is beautiful.”

She added she often hears positive feedback about the logo Vickers designed for Tofino in 1992.

“When I pass out my business card, I invariably get the comment, ‘What a beautiful logo.’ That is my segue to tell people about Roy Henry Vickers and the Eagle Aerie Gallery—which most people have heard of or even visited,” she said.

“I think we’re fortunate to have Roy’s iconic art as part of our municipal image.”

The Westerly News reached out to Vickers for comment, but had not heard back by presstime.

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The art of announcing things you haven’t done yet For a fragile minority government that could lose power if next spring’s budget votes coincide with a bad flu season, the John Horgan “GreeNDP” folks certainly have a sweeping vision for your future.

Horgan and B.C. Green leader Andrew Weaver rolled up in an electric Kia Soul the other day to announce that British Columbia will allow only zero-emission vehicle sales for its union-made roads – starting in 2040.

This proclamation came before General Motors used electric drivetrains as a pretext to rationalize their aging North American auto assembly operations by closing five plants. Perhaps our co-premiers will summon GM executives to set up a Volt plant here in carbon-free B.C. by, say, 2030?

The zero-emission car announcement was one of several events that didn’t get much attention, what with the Victoria cops visiting the legislature to perpwalk two senior administrators out, without a hint

of a charge. In October we had an the last two decades of greenhouse announcement about B.C.’s Poverty gas targets, which have an unbroken record of failure not only in B.C. and Reduction Strategy, which isn’t done Canada, but around the world. And yet. The legislation won’t be released yes, the GreeNDP have new climate until February. What we got were bold targets, a 25 per cent reduction targets. They accepted that the bad in poverty within five years, 50 per old government’s 2020 target won’t cent for child poverty. be met, and they have a new one for 2030. I’ll spare you the numbers, but At least Ottawa has finally figured out how to define the “poverty line,” it’s big, it’s bold and it’s off in the future.

Tom Fletcher after many years of public sector A new LNG-friendly B.C. Climate unions distorting cost-of-living staAction Strategy is imminent as well, tistics to paint B.C. in particular as a Third World or at least the announcement is. Horgan and Weaver hellhole. The Justin Trudeau government needed a inherited the highest carbon tax in North America, definition for its own Poverty Reduction Act, unveiled imposed during the now-ritually invoked 16 years of to national media fanfare in November. It’s nowhere B.C. Liberal neglect. Finance Minister Carole James near done. So far it’s mostly targets, 20 per cent below led an “axe the gas tax”campaign in the 2009 election, 2015 levels by 2020 and 50 per cent by 2030. but now the planet’s future depends on her devotion You may notice that poverty targets sound like to “fighting”“carbon pollution”with ever-increasing

taxes diverted to things like giving away electricity for cars. Horgan’s latest proclamation, announced to hundreds of Indigenous leaders at their annual meeting with cabinet ministers in Vancouver, is that B.C. is about to be the first jurisdiction in North America to embrace the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. That’s the one that guarantees “free, prior and informed consent” for any development affecting aboriginal territory, something politicians keep assuring us is not a veto.

And of course it’s nowhere near done, either in Ottawa or Victoria. Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould gave a speech to the same “all chiefs” gathering in Vancouver two years ago, explaining this UN deal can’t simply be imposed on Canadian law.

She’s a lawyer and member of the Kwagiulth people of the B.C. coast. Her father Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla (Bill Wilson) was one of the architects of aboriginal rights in Canada’s Constitution Act of 1982.

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COST OF TRAIL THROUGH PACIFIC RIM NATIONAL PARK RESERVE UP TO $51 MILLION What a joke I think they should have left the trees standing.

Brandon James Thompson Such a waste of money...Disgusting.

Sampsonbee Berwick For a trail for some rich nature lovers? Give the money to food banks.

Polly Burk That’s 2 million per kilometer! You can build a highway for that amount! I’m sorry but I can think of 51 better ways to spend this money!

Patricia Garland I still think it’s a waste of money. this money could have gone towards Tofino’s liquid waste management project, and better housing for Ahousaht, among other things.

Eileen Floody Wow!! That’s a lot o’ dough!

Who is gonna maintain this also?

Kay Desjardins Tyee Jack

There are so many better things to spend money on. This is bordering criminal. They are spending your tax money.

Clive Pemberton This is ridiculous. I would like to know who signed off for this and thought it was a good idea for that price.

Jeffrey Stevens

That price is insane.

Jillian Edwards

Put $$ into replacing our old aging asbestos filled schools. Also, what kind of planning did they do for that trail in the first place? A path could have been made parallel with the highway rather than into the forest. They mowed down all that timber and left an unfinished mess for us to look at for the next how many years?? You’d think maybe starting at one end and going along until the $$ run out could have been a thought in someone’s plan of attack. Such poor planning. Some dude pushing a pencil behind a desk where they have no trees. Might want to consider figuring out how much it actually costs to survey, cut, remove timber & stumpage, proper drainage, backfill and resurface a trail of this distance before starting the project. Sorry needed that off my chest cheers! Ukee lifer.

Sandy Corlazzoli Who’s actually planning on using this path everyday for this to be worth it?

Terah Stetchman Wow...

Carla Dave Anderson

Leave wildlife alone! Humans don’t need access to all green spaces.

Lindsay Orr We don’t need the path. The beaches are the reason why visitors come... Just something else to maintain & that in itself costs money.

Morris-Sabbas Jms Total waste of money. We need housing out here way more!!

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Sam, a member of Ahousaht First Nation, went on to say he thought it was strange the LNG company was only partnering with Huu-ay-aht as Sarita Bay is the traditional territory of 14 Nuu-chah-nulth Nations.

During the open house, the Westerly News asked to speak to a member of Huu-ay-aht First Nations, but no representative was in attendance.

Kelly Bedford manages WestCoast Wild Adventures, a floatplane, zipline and kayak ecotour operator, located on Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations traditional territory.

“I paused for a moment when I looked around the room and noticed that nobody was from [the community] at all,” he said. “That separates the project from the community that I call home.”

He thought it was a bit odd that nobody from Huu-ay-aht was at the Ucluelet open house.

“I think moving forward, the way for First Nations to engage with the land is tourism. It’s ecotourism.

That’s the way of the future for sure.

It involves taking care of the land,” said Bedford.

Local retiree Phil Hood said it’s great that Huu-ay-aht is involved, but he thinks it’s equally important that the town of Ucluelet is equally consulted.

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West Coast residents discussed environmental risks with a representatives from Steelhead LNG at a community information session at the Ucluelet Community Centre on Nov. 26.

Channel is going to be exposed to something pretty out-of-the-ordinary.

What’s that going to look like? Do they care about that kayaker?” Hood asked.

“I think that it’s really important that that kayaker be a respected

voice in the decision, as should be the fisherman, as should be the environmentalist.”

Kwispaa LNG is a tough sell, added Hood.

“The concept of tankers coming through the Barkley Sound; that’s a

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tough concept to swallow,” he said.

Steelhead LNG project manager Nathan Gloag encouraged members of the community to provide feedback.

“Part of our philosophy at Steelhead is to be out in the community as

much as possible,” he said. “We’ve always said along the way that we want to continue to engage with the local community as we progress through the project.”

Since Steelhead LNG and Huuay-aht first entered into a co-management relationship in 2014, Gloag noted they have hosted several LNG 101 and community engagement sessions in Ucluelet, Bamfield, Port Alberni, Nanaimo, and Victoria.

“We understand that not everyone is in support of the project, or even agrees with the project, but we are here to provide as much factual information to give people,” said Gloag.

Kwispaa LNG has formally entered the environmental assessment phase.

“We have advanced environmental work into the field and will work the concerns into the development of the project over the next few years,” Gloag said.

Potential project related effects to the environment, as stated in the Kwispaa LNG Project Description, include a destruction of freshwater and marine fish habit, loss of habitat to marine vegetation, a loss of habitat for migratory birds due to the project footprint and from sensory disturbance, and a direct and indirect loss to marine mammal habitat.

A final investment decision for Kwispaa LNG is slated for 2020.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Rezoning)

Lot 2, District Lot 122 See Crown Grant Imaged 190711I – Imaged Under FA98277, Clayoquot District, Plan VIP6891 1048 Campbell Street 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 Municipal Hall, 380 Campbell St., Tofino, B.C., on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 9:30 AM to hear representations from members of the public who deem their interest in property affected by the following bylaw:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Rezoning)

Lot 1, District Lot 122 See Crown Grant Imaged 190711I – Imaged Under FA98277, Clayoquot District, Plan VIP6891 1054 Campbell Street 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 Municipal Hall, 380 Campbell St., Tofino, B.C., on Tuesday, December 11, 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. 1241: “District of Tofino Zoning Map Amendment Bylaw No.1241, 2018” (amending Tofino Zoning Bylaw No. 770). A bylaw to rezone the subject property from Small Holdings District (A1) to Acreage Residential District (RA2).

BYLAW No. 1242: “District of Tofino Zoning Map Amendment Bylaw No.1242, 2018” (amending Tofino Zoning Bylaw No. 770). A bylaw to rezone the subject property from Small Holdings District (A1) to Acreage Residential District (RA2).

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

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

LEGAL ADDRESS: Lot 2, District Lot 122 See Crown Grant Imaged 190711I – Imaged Under FA98277, Clayoquot District, Plan VIP6891

LEGAL ADDRESS: Lot 1, District Lot 122 See Crown Grant Imaged 190711I – Imaged Under FA98277, Clayoquot District, Plan VIP6891

CIVIC ADDRESS: 1048 Campbell Street

CIVIC ADDRESS: 1054 Campbell Street

APPLICANT: Jai Crosbie and Amber Crosbie

APPLICANT: Adam Chilton and Jeffrey Chilton

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 November 30, 2018 and December 10, 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, December 10, 2018. A public information session will be held prior to the hearing at 9:00 am in Council Chambers, December 11, 2018.

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 November 30, 2018 and December 10, 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, December 10, 2018. A public information session will be held prior to the hearing at 9:00 am in Council Chambers, December 11, 2018.

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Crystal Cove Beach Resort and Ocean Outfitters are Vancouver Island 2018 EcoStar Award winners.

Crystal Cove earned a nod for their Water Conservation efforts and Ocean Outfitters for Ecological Stewardship. Presented by Synergy Sustainability Institute, the EcoStar Awards feature 19 categories that recognize outstanding environmental achievements and leadership by businesses, organizations and individuals.

General manager of Crystal Cove J.J. Belanger said their journey towards water conservation all started in 2014 when the District of Tofino realized the water flow meters at several of the resorts and businesses were not calculating the flows properly.

“We went from paying $7,000 a year for water to $70,000,” recalls Belanger. “Long story short, we realized we had a massive consumption problem so we started looking into ways to conserve water and with all the gardens we had at Crystal Cove that was the number one issue.”

The lofty water bill propelled Crystal Cove to install rainwater catchment tanks to use exclusively for their gardens. And during the summer months when water restrictions are in full effect, they use rainwater to fill all 28-hot tubs serviced on the property.

“People love the story and the idea behind it. We have successfully shaved 30 per cent off our water costs from that $70,000 bill down to about $38,000 to $40,000 a year,” said Belanger. Crystal Cove, the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce award winner for 2018 Business of the Year and 2016 Business of the Year, also reduced their water consumption by upgrading to low-flow faucets and showerheads and dual flush toilets.

Ocean Outfitters general manager Ocean Simone Shine said they are

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Crystal Cove Beach Resort’s GM J.J. Belanger and Ocean Outfitters GM Ocean Simone Shine proudly display their EcoStar Awards. The trophies were made from recycled chopsticks. very proud to be recognized alongside other incredible and inspiring businesses making positive impacts.

“Our model of restorative tourism moves far beyond the bottom-line profit motive and is based on community responsibility, education, research, environmental stewardship and carbon action,” said Shine of the carbon-neutral adventure tour operator.

“Deep respect for nature and ethical business practices are our core values.

We are committed to supporting local projects and programs that effect real and measurable change in the environment around us,” she said.

As part of a co-existence with wildlife initiative, Ocean Outfitters has contracted experts to conduct a Carnivore-Human Hazard Assessment and to develop a management plan

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Running to end trophy-hunt Ucluelet local begins crossisland journey

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A young man from Ucluelet started running the length of Vancouver Island on Thursday in Port Hardy, where he kickstarted his anti-trophy hunting campaign.

Giordano Corlazzoli, who recently finished college, will run over 500 kilometres within two weeks from Port Hardy to Victoria in an effort to raise awareness on trophy hunting carnivores along the coast.

The marathon, the young man noted, is an effort to raise funds for a campaign, “Safeguard Coastal Carnivores” endorsed by Raincoast Conservation Foundation.

“I know the days will be long,” he said on the foundation’s website, “and I’m sure there will be times where I will want to quit, but in the end I know it will all be worth it knowing I did my part in protecting the vital carnivores that inhabit our coast.”

Before beginning the trek along Vancouver Island, the young marathoner said he “started this run to help fundraise with the Raincoast Conservation Foundation and their campaign to end trophy hunting.

They’re purchasing hunting tenures to try gain rights to the land. They’ve already purchased three tenures.”

“My campaign is raising funds along with them,” he said. Corlazzoli has raised $3,357 for his campaign, which ends Dec. 20.

The foundation has raised over $373,873 to buy the Nadeea commercial hunting tenure, which covers over 2,350 square kilometres within the Great Bear Rainforest near Kitimat.

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Giordano Corlazzoli, pictured here competing in Ucluelet’s Edge-to-Edge event, set off from Port Hardy on Nov. 27 to begin a 500-kilometre trek to Victoria in an effort to raise funds and awareness for an anti-trophy hunting campaign.

Growing up on the West Coast, he noted, was what inspired him to start this kind of campaign, especially coming from a remote community like Ucluelet. “You’re more in tune with wildlife than a lot of places, if you’re from a city, seeing bears around,” he said. “You’re more aware that they exist and feel more responsibility to do something to protect them.”

He attended a recent event held by Raincoast Conservation in Victoria, which instilled an idea to run a marathon to stop trophy hunting in B.C. The foundation believes that buying out the hunting licenses outright may be the only solution to trophy hunting. “We began purchasing hunting

rights in 2005,” Raincoast Conservation stated online, “With your help we have given protection to bears from trophy hunting in three jurisdictions in the Great Bear Rainforest. Now we can secure a fourth tenure.”

Corlazzoli’s hopes this marathon inspires B.C. residents due to his passion for running, “motivating people to take action themselves and contribute in any way possible to this amazing campaign,” he concluded.

The campaign plans to end carnivore trophy hunting, such as cougars, bears, and wolves, but the foundation does not anticipate the campaign to end hunting altogether.

The deadline to purchase the hunting licenses is Dec. 31.

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 and the One Call Now emergency notification system) on the first Friday of each month at 11:00 am.

The purpose of monthly testing is to ensure that the sirens and One Call Now system 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.

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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Long Beach named one of world’s best Chesterman cracks North American list

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Long Beach is one of the best beaches in the world, according to FlightNetwork.

Located within the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on the far west coast of Vancouver Island, Long Beach came in at number 31 on FlightNetwork’s ranking of the world’s top 50 beaches. It was the only Canadian destination to crack the list.

“The people who live in this area and the visitors that come back time after time, have long known that the West Coast is a very special place and Parks Canada is proud to have Long Beach, in the traditional territories of [Ucluelet First Nation] and Tlao-qui-aht First Nations, recognized as such,” Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Promotion Officer Crystal Bolduc told the Westerly News.

Through its website, FlightNetwork explains that the list was curated through collaboration with over 1,200 “journalists, editors, bloggers, and agencies, who possess endless travel wisdom” and created to guide travellers towards the world’s most beautiful destinations.

“Long Beach, the perfectly named, seemingly endless shore in British Columbia’s Pacific Rim National Park,

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Locals and tourists enjoyed a brisk, but sunny, Friday afternoon at Long Beach, ranked the world’s 31st best beach by FlightNetwork.

“It feels like I’m walking in a painting.”

– Meghan Berman is part of a 34,800-acre area covered in coastal temperate rainforest,” the ranking reads.

“This pristine expanse of nature is a core protected area of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Resting in the emerald forest bordering the beach is the Green Point Campground, which is especially enjoyable in the summer as activities like swimming, fishing,

and kayaking can easily be enjoyed.”

While summer’s tourist season has passed, Long Beach’s lure attracts travellers year-round and a steady flow of foot traffic was perusing through the sand on a chilly but sunny afternoon on Nov. 30.

“It feels like I’m walking in a painting,” said Meghan Berman of Vancouver.

“It’s one of the wildest, rugged, but just beautiful places on earth,” said James Saunders of Whitehorse.

Briellen Lockhart and Savannah Taylor traveled from Victoria to experience the beach’s serene surroundings.

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bodies the spirit of the West Coast.

When you’re here, you feel at peace,” Lockhart said.

“It’s fun, it’s beautiful and it’s just full of freedom,” added Taylor.

Meghan Howcroft of Salt Spring Island said she seeks out Long Beach for the smell.

“It’s so clean and fresh. There’s nowhere else that smells like this in the world,” she said.

Tofino resident Heather Keegan enjoyed a stroll along the beach with 10-month-old daughter Vivian.

“I love Long Beach because even in the summer when it’s packed, it still feels like you have it all to yourself,” she said.

Local volunteers were also at the beach, participating in a Ucluelet Aquarium microplastics survey that’s helping to raise awareness of ocean plastics and striving to keep local shorelines pristine.

“Long Beach is one of the biggest tourist attractions to this area,” said the survey’s organizer Britt Buirs.

“With the over a million visitors we get each year, we can help pass the message along to visitors and locals about keeping our oceans clean and keeping our beautiful beaches like Long Beach clean as well.”

Chesterman Beach, in nearby Tofino, did not crack the world’s top 50 list, but did appear at 32 on FlightNetwork’s ranking of top North American beaches. Chesterman was one of just three beaches in B.C. to earn a spot on the North American list along with Long Beach, 7, and San Josef Bay, 41.

“The vast majority of beaches that are ranked are from tropical areas,” said Nancy Cameron of Tourism Tofino, noting the list was dominated

by Hawaiian destinations. “For a northern beach to be receiving this kind of recognition is really powerful.”

She said the FlightNetwork ranking will catch the eye of potential travellers and influence them to research Tofino for their next vacation.

“People crave a connection with nature and our beaches,” she said.

“They evoke a sense of awe and respect while, at the same time, they calm and relax us. They’re integral to the wellbeing of our population here in Tofino, but also one of the key drivers of tourism visitation.”

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AQUARIUM’S RELEASE DAY ANDREW BAILEY PHOTOS The Ucluelet Aquarium welcomed residents and visitors to its annual release day celebration on Saturday. The unique catch-and-release facility said goodbye to this season’s charismatic critters as each animal was carefully carried down to the Whiskey Dock and sent home to fulfill their biological destinies.

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Rowan and Joe Soltysik smiled together on their way down to the dock.

Ten-month-old Quinn Nuccio, right, wore a wide grin as he explored tidepools under the watchful eyes of Jocelan Maccke and two-year-old Ayana Nuccio.

Willow Hopkins shows off a bowl full of treasures she collected from the beach outside the Ucluelet Aquarium after her release day festivities.

Artem Khmara and Gabriela Bustamante traveled from Tofino to help the Ucluelet Aquarium release its critters back into the wild.

Atlin and Jessica Hutchinson had a blast carrying critters down to the Whiskey Dock where each animal was carefully sent home.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Ucluelet Community Centre, located at 500

Notice given thata aPublic Public Hearing be the Ucluelet Community Centre, located th,held Noticeis is hereby hereby given willwill be 11 held at theatcommencing Ucluelet Community Centre, located at 500 at Matterson Drive,that Ucluelet B.C.,Hearing on December 2018, at 7:00 p.m. on the following th, 2018, 500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet B.C., on December 11th, 2018, aton 7:00 p.m. on the following Matterson Drive, Ucluelet B.C., on December commencing at 1160, 7:00 p.m. the“Zoning following proposed Bylaw to amend the District of11 Ucluelet Zoning Bylawcommencing No. 2013 (the Bylaw”) proposed Bylaw toSections amendthe theDistrict District ofthe Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw No. 1160, 2013 (the “Zoning proposed Bylaw to to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2013 (the “Zoning Bylaw”) Bylaw”) pursuant 464 and 466ofofUcluelet Local Government Act.1160, pursuant 464and and466 466 Local Government pursuant to to Sections Sections 464 of of thethe Local Government Act. Act. Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1239, 2018

Ucluelet AmendmentBylaw Bylaw 1239, 2018 Ucluelet Zoning Zoning Amendment No.No. 1239, 2018

In general terms the purpose of the proposed bylaw is to amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow a combined

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Coun. Duncan McMaster, Coun. Tom Stere, Mayor Josie Osborne, Maureen Fraser, Coun. Dorothy Baert, Coun. Al Anderson, Coun. Britt Chalmers and Coun. Andrea McQuade celebrated Fraser’s Volunteer Recognition Award in Tofino’s council chambers on Nov. 27.

Volunteer honoured ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

Maureen Fraser’s dedication to her community was celebrated last week as she was honoured with a Tofino Volunteer Recognition Award.

“This is one of the nicest things I ever get to do, which is on behalf of council recognize a person who’s made a significant investment and contribution to our community as a volunteer,” said Tofino mayor Josie Osborne at the start of Nov. 27’s council meeting.

Osborne said she was pleased to see a standing-room-only audience present at the meeting to witness Fraser being recognized.

“Maureen, as many of us know, is an incredibly successful business woman and she has been a passionate advocate for the environment and this community for over 30 years,” Osborne said.

“No matter what board or organization she has volunteered for, and there are many, she has inspired and encouraged so many community members.”

Tofino’s volunteer recognition program receives nominations from the public, which are then reviewed by a committee and put forward for council’s endorsement.

“We ask for nominations for those people who really go above and beyond in our community in the way that they’ve contributed,” Osborne said.

She noted that all nominators are kept anonymous, but did reveal that a young woman in the community had nominated Fraser.

“Your encouragement, particularly as a woman is something that has not gone unnoticed,” Osborne said to Fraser before reading from the nomination letter: “I feel that Maureen is a person to look up to and to emulate. I admire her level-headedness, her calmness and her never-ending dedication.”

Osborne noted that Fraser formerly served as the director of the Chamber of commerce and added that she herself had been privileged to see Fraser’s inspirational attributes in action during her time with Tofino’s destination marketing organization.

“I sat with Maureen on the board at Tourism Tofino and witnessed her ability to consistently, and very diplomatically, bring forward important issues that are sometimes unsaid,” Osborne said. “And, her contribution in arts, culture and heritage is evident today in her working with the Tofino Arts Council and the Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Society”

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Basketball on the Edge tourney this weekend ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

The West Coast will get the season’s first taste of basketball action this weekend as Ucluelet hosts its fourth annual Basketball on the Edge Tournament.

The Ucluelet Secondary School Warriors are ready to host teams from Gold River, Nanaimo and Chemainus in the two-day tournament in front of their hometown fans Dec. 7-8.

“Come support our youth who are living a healthy, active life and doing good things on Jason Sam weekends,” said Warriors team manager Jason Sam, adding vocal spectators add energy to the court.

“We have quite a few really vocal fans. Our gym, when it is full, is one of the loudest gyms of the tournaments that we go to.”

The tournament will be the Warriors’ first

games of the season and will kick off what Sam sees as a rebuilding year for the team, which saw its core members all graduate at the end of last season. Last year’s team enjoyed a strong season, winning the North Island Championships, but narrowly fell short in the Island Championships’ semi-finals and ultimately placed fourth.

The young team will have no senior players on it when it takes to the court on Friday.

“It’s an extremely young and small team going in,” Sam said. “We are going to use this as an experience-gaining tournament to put these kids into competition that might be above their level.”

He added the team will head to Belmont to compete in a junior tournament the next weekend.

“The kids will be going from playing really tough opponents that are older than them to kids their own age,” he said. “We’ll see what works and what doesn’t work. We have a very talented group of junior kids and if they stay together as a core…by the time they’re in grade 12 they’re going to be a fantastic team.”

InIngeneral terms thepurpose purpose ofon the bylaw is to the amend the Zoning Bylaw to allowCedar a combined residential/commercial theproposed ground floor proposed mixed-use building located at 1672 Road general terms the ofuse the proposed bylaw isof toaamend Zoning Bylaw to allow a combined residential/commercial use ground of a proposed mixed-use building located at Road 1672 Cedar as follows: residential/commercial use onon thethe ground floorfloor of a proposed mixed-use building located at 1672 Cedar Road as follows: as follows:

“CS-1.1.3 On“CS-1.1.3 the following residential use isusealso permitted thefirst first storey provided On theproperties, following properties, residential is also permitted on on the storey provided the the building or part thereof also contains commercial use(s) permitted inZone this in accordance building thereof also contains commercial use(s) otherwise in this inZone accordance with “CS-1.1.3 Onor thepart following properties, residential use is alsootherwise permittedpermitted on the first storey provided the the so noted below: commercial use(s) otherwise permitted in this Zone in accordance with with the condition noted below: building orcondition partso thereof also contains the condition so noted below:

(3) PID 006-167-926 D, District 282,Clayoquot Clayoquot District PlanPlan VIP4011 [1672 Cedar Road], the Road], the (3) PID 006-167-926 Lot D,Lot District LotLot 282, District VIP4011 [1672 Cedar commercial use measuring area not notDistrict less 28m2 (15 ‘ (15 x [1672 20’)‘ on the first storey at the front at the exclusively commercial measuring anan area lessthan than 28m2 x 20’) on the the first storey (3) PIDexclusively 006-167-926 Lotuse D, District Lot 282, Clayoquot Plan VIP4011 Cedar Road], of the building.” use measuring an area not less than 28m2 (15 ‘ x 20’) on the first storey at the front front of the building.” exclusively commercial

of the building.”

AnyoneAnyone who believes the proposed bylaw willwill affect their interests an opportunity opportunity who believes the proposed bylaw affect their interestswill will be be given given an to to bebe heard heard hearing. at the public hearing.comments Inquiries, comments and concerns maybe also be directed to District Ucluelet’s Planning at the public Inquiries, and concerns may also directed to District ofofUcluelet’s AnyonePlanning whoby believes the proposed bylaw will theirjtowgood@ucluelet.ca. interests will be jtowgood@ucluelet.ca. given anWritten opportunity toWritten be may also Department telephone at affect (250)-726-4770 or email: Department telephone at by (250)-726-4770 or email: submissions heard atsubmissions the hearing. and of concerns may also be999, directed to District of Ucluelet’s may also be mailedcomments to the District Ucluelet, P.O. Box Ucluelet B.C., V0R 3AO, or faxedbut must be mailed to public the District ofInquiries, Ucluelet, P.O. Box 999, Ucluelet B.C., V0R 3AO, or faxed to (250)-726-7335 Planning Department at (250)-726-4770 email: jtowgood@ucluelet.ca.

Writtenafter to (250)-726-7335 buttelephone must be received before theSubmissions closeor of the Public Hearing.

Submissions be received before the by close of the Public Hearing. received after the Publicreceived Hearing can not be the Public can notto bethe accepted. submissions your name street address submissions may Hearing also be mailed District Written of Ucluelet, P.O. Boxmust 999,include Ucluelet B.C., V0Rand 3AO, or faxed accepted. Written submissions must include your name and street address and will be considered part of the and will be considered part of the public pursuant the Freedom Informationreceived and Protection to (250)-726-7335 but must be received beforerecord the close of thetoPublic Hearing.ofSubmissions after of public record pursuant to theaccepted.

Freedom of Information andmust Protection ofmay Privacy Act. A copy the proposed Privacy Act. A copy proposedWritten bylaw and other relevant information be inspected ataddress theofDistrict the Public Hearing can notofbethe submissions include your name and street bylaw and other relevant information may be inspected at the District of Ucluelet office at 200 of Ucluelet office at 200 Main Street from the date of this notice until the public hearing, between the hours and will be considered part of the public record pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Main Street from theof date of this notice the public hearing, between the hours ofinspected 8:30 a.m.atto p.m. weekdays 8:30 a.m. to p.m.until weekdays except statutory holidays.

Privacy Act. A copy of 4:00 the proposed bylaw and other relevant information may be the4:00 District This notice is dated November 21st, 2018 except statutory of Ucluelet office holidays. at 200 Main Street from the date of this notice until the public hearing, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays except statutory holidays.

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HOROSCOPE CLUES ACROSS 1. Doctor’s clothes 7. NYC ballplayer 10. Flying vessels 12. Created 13. Convert 14. WWII battle 15. A cravat with wide square ends 16. Month in the Jewish calendar 17. Value 18. Brews 19. Child’s eating accessory 21. Arrived extinct 22. Of the sea 27. Potato state 28. Leading man 33. Blood type 34. Oppressed 36. “Much __ about nothing” 37. World’s longest river 38. deGrom and Sale are two 39. Crafty 40. At all times 41. Twins great Hunter 44. Volcanic craters 45. Outpouring 48. Where a baby sleeps 49. Dancing a Brazilian dance 50. Unhealthy 51. Manufacturers

CLUES DOWN journalist 1. Prevents harm to young 44. Defunct phone company 2. The Muse of history 45. Military telecommunica3. Fascinated by tions term (abbr.)

4. Unnilhexium 46. Supervises flying 5. Honey maker 47. Firearms manufacturer 6. Soviet Socialist Republic 7. They hang out with papas 8. German river 9. Domain name 10. Type of chair 11. Fill someone with an urge 12. Sorceress 14. Unpleasant smell 17. Leg (slang) 18. Farewell 20. A life summary 23. Merchants 24. Southeastern Nigerians 25. Of I 26. Electronic countermeasures 29. Atomic #3 (abbr.)

THIS WEEKS ANSWER 30. A type of sister 31. Omission of a sound 32. Screaming 35. Ottoman title 36. Sour 38. Take advantage of 40. Nobleman 41. Cathode ray was one 42. Long, winding ridge 43. Muckraking

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Take a few extra moments to think things through before making any important decisions, Aries. Knee-jerk reactions are not the way to go at this time. Careful planning is the key.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, direct all of your attention toward a certain project. Even as you worry about other things being forgotten, you realize the importance of prioritizing.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are juggling so many things right now, and you may feel like you’re being pulled in 100 directions. Slow down and figure out what takes precedence.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Others are eager to hear some of your words of wisdom, Cancer. You usually know just what to say in a given situation.

Prepare your thoughts carefully.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may need to brush up on certain skills if you want to sail through a particular task that comes your way late in the week. Get some help if need be.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, once you set your mind to something, there is nothing you cannot accomplish. Your attention to detail is top notch, but don’t let perfection distract you.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, putting family first has always been your priority and that will continue in the weeks ahead. Others notice your efforts and appreciate them.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Multitasking can be your undoing, Scorpio.

You want to accomplish so much, but you must try to balance your time instead.

Clean the clutter from your schedule.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Family affairs move to the forefront this week, Sagittarius. A spouse or a child is in need of assistance, and you must set aside the time to help amid your other responsibilities.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Things have started to settle down a bit for you. Capricorn. That’s a welcome change from the harried pace you’ve been keeping of late. Enjoy the respite.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it’s taken a few months for you to find your groove, but you are in a zone and standing on solid ground. Enjoy the smooth sailing that’s ahead.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Listen to what others are telling you, Pisces. You have always been good at accepting advice and now is the time to heed others’ wisdom.

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May 24, 1956 - November 12, 2018 It is with sadness that the family of Paul W. Gorcak announce his passing on November 12, 2018. Devastated by his loss is also his close friend and caregiver Safet.

Paul was born in Victoria BC on May 24, 1956. He grew up in Tofino, where he worked for District of Tofino. In 1981 because of an injury Paul had to make changes in his life. Then he worked for Tofino Air and Jamie’s Whaling Station and decided to move to Victoria then Nanaimo where he worked for Ministry of Transportation for 7 years.

Paul was predeceased by his parents Chuck and Betty Gorcak. He is survived by his brother Brian Gorcak, sister Kim Botting, brother in law Gordon Botting and the family members.

Paul was a member of SCIBC, Nanaimo Curling Club, car enthusiast and participant in various Car Shows in BC. He enjoyed technology, movies, going for drives, and his family and friends.

Paul supported various organizations including Alzheimer’s Society of BC and Canadian Liver Foundation.

He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace Paul. There will be a celebration of life for Paul at a day to be announced in Tofino BC.

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Robert Flesh-Ambrose August 4, 1978 November 16, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert. He leaves behind his children, Sean Hayes, Donovan Hayes, and Aaliyah Thorogood.

He was a father, a brother, and also a friend to so many. Rob was a gentle giant. He would be there for anyone, no matter how busy his life was, and will be greatly missed.

Please join us in celebrating his life on December 8th, from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the Cherry Creek Community Hall, 3720 Moore Rd in Port Alberni.

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General Manager (Contractor) The Barkley Community Forest Corporation (BCFC) is seeking written proposals for a contractor who is a progressive innovative person with experience in forest and natural resource management to fill the role of General Manager of the Barkley Community Forest.

The General Manager will have the responsibility to manage all aspects of the community forest tenure in accordance with the conditions of the tenure and vision and strategic direction established by the Board of Directors of the BCFC. Information and details on this contract can be found on the Barkley Community Forest Website at barkleyforest.ca or by contacting Terry Smith, Board Chair, at tdsmith@telus.net.

The contract will have a term of one year with options for an annual renewal offer for an additional 4 years. Amount of work varies with an expected average of 80 to 120 days per year.

Written proposals must be submitted via email to Terry Smith tdsmith@telus.net by 16:00 PST on January 11, 2019.

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SURFRIDER MEET UP, Wednesday, Dec. 5. 5:308:30pm at Darwin’s Cafe.

Find out how you can get involved! There will be knot tying workshop.

MOVIE NIGHT, Monday, Dec. 10. Doors at 7:15pm, show at 8 in the Clayoquot Theatre. ‘Support the Girls’, A day in the life of the manager of a sports bar. Tix $8.

GINGERBREAD DECORATING, Friday, Dec. 7. 1-3pm at in the Black Rock Lobby. Come down and decorate a gingerbread house! Free event for kids!

HOLIDAY TUNES AT FOREST GLEN, Sunday, Dec. 9. 2-4pm at Forest Glen in Ucluelet. Join in for holiday tunes by our musical friends, Sue and Vic. All welcome.

By donation. Coffee, tea and snacks.

SEA OF LIGHTS, Friday, Dec. 7. 5:30-8:30pm at Tofino Resort and Marina.

Watch the ships sail by, lit up with holiday lights and cheer. The whole family can come and vote for the favourite boat. BYO Mug for hot cocoa!

SEA & SKY, PIANO, CLARINET & VIOLIN TRIO, Saturday, Dec. 8. 7:30 pm in the Clayoquot Theatre.

Presented by West Coast Winter Music. Tix $25 at Mermaid Tales Bookshop or at door.

PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA, Saturday, Dec. 8.

10am-2pm at Black Rock. $20 per photo donation to Ukee Scat.

TOFINO XMAS FEAST, Saturday Dec. 8, 6 pm in the Tofino Community Hall.

The Annual Fish and Loaves Free Christmas Feast and potluck. ALL WELCOME full turkey supper and vegan fare as well. Donations optional.

UCLUELET AQUARIUM AGM, Tuesday, Dec. 11. 7 pm at the aquarium.

STITCH ‘N BEACH, Tuesday, Dec. 11. 5:308:30pm at Darwin’s Cafe.

Hosted by Surfrider Pacific Rim, this free event with snacks, equipment, and help provided. Use up fabric scraps to make decorations!

UCLUELET XMAS LUNCH, Wednesday, Dec. 12. 12-1pm in the UCC Main Hall.Free annual gathering. Buffet turkey lunch, door prizes, musical entertainment.

ongoing WEST COAST AA GROUP, Mondays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. 1663 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet.

UCLUELET ALANON GROUP, Wednesdays, 7:30pm. 1663 Peninsula Rd. CHI GONG, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am, UCC Main Hall. $2 drop-in.

SOUP LUNCH, Thursdays, noon-1:30pm at the UCC.

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

ST. COLUMBA CHURCH Sundays, 10:30am.

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

ST. AIDAN’S WITHOUT WALLS, Service: Sunday at 4 p.m. at Ucluelet Community Centre. Except for first Sunday of each month when service is at St. Columba in Tofino.

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

To submit your activities, e-mail: office@westerlynews.ca, fax: 250-726-4248 or drop by: #102-1801 Bay St, Ucluelet. We accept your Arts & Entertainment, Service Group, Non-Profit Organization, Church, Library, Fundraiser, Open to the Public Notices on a first come, first served basis.

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The District of Tofino is seeking The District of Tofino is seeking appliapplications for the 2019 Resort cations for theInitiative 2019 Resort Municipality Municipality Event Support Initiative Event Support Grant.

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The deadline deadline for for the the 2019 2019 RMI RMI The Event Support Support grant grant applications applications Event is 4:00pm, 4:00pm, January January 16, 16, 2019.

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REGULAR EVENTS GAMES & SOCIAL FRIDAYS 4-9pm • Drop in Pool, Ping Pong, Foosball, Darts INDUSTRY NIGHT TUESDAYS No cover, drink specials DART LEAGUE TUESDAYS 7-9pm BINGO! WEDNESDAYS 7-9pm THE OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH Monthly seniors’ lunch and socializing at the Legion.

All seniors welcome. For details: 250-726-6655.

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Grant applications applications are are available available by by Grant visiting http://www.tofino.ca/RMI-eventvisiting www.tofino.ca/RMI-event-grants, grants, by emailing events@tofino.ca or ora by emailing events@tofino.ca a copy can be picked up at the District copy can be picked up at the District office between the hours of 8:30am and office between the hours of 8:30am 4:00pm Monday to Friday. and 4:00pm Monday to Friday.

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