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A West Coast black bear attempts to access an organics bin. The region is celebrating after no bears were killed due to unnatural food conditioning in 2023. (WildSafeBC photo)

2023 was a great year for black bears in Tofino – Ucluelet

WildSafeBC Pacific Rim coordinators celebrate 0 bear deaths due to unnatural food sources

 

RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Prolific offender with warrants in multiple Island cities wanted by RCMP

RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has…

  • Dec 8, 2023

 

Wildfires created extended closures on Hwy. 4 near Cameron Bluffs over the summer. (Alberni Valley News file photo)

Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet chambers collaborate on Hwy 4 closure report

Business leaders investigate impacts of Hwy. 4 closures due to wildfires near Cameron Bluffs

 

Parkings fees could be coming to visitors in Ucluelet, but the town’s municipal council wants to hear local opinions first. (Andrew Bailey photo)

Ucluelet considering charging tourists a parking fee

Ucluelet is considering following Tofino into charging tourists a fee to park in the community

Parkings fees could be coming to visitors in Ucluelet, but the town’s municipal council wants to hear local opinions first. (Andrew Bailey photo)
Kayak guide Alex Scarth found this cemetary of dumped hake last month. (Alex Scarth photo)

Ucluelet kayak guide sound alarm over ‘gnarly’ offal increase

Group of kayakers discover grotesque dump site of unprocessed hake carcasses in Ucluelet harbour.

Kayak guide Alex Scarth found this cemetary of dumped hake last month. (Alex Scarth photo)
Owen and Tyson Rhodes check out the view from the captain’s seat during a tour of WCMRC oil response vessel Barkley Sentinel. (Andrew Bailey photo)

Oil spill response vessels tour through Tofino and Ucluelet

Western Canada Marine Response Corporation offers tours of Barkley Sentinel and Solander Sentinel

Owen and Tyson Rhodes check out the view from the captain’s seat during a tour of WCMRC oil response vessel Barkley Sentinel. (Andrew Bailey photo)
An adult male died at Florencia Bay on Sept. 16. (Westerly file photo)

Officials confirm death in Island’s Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

The Park Reserve ended the summer draped in tragedy as a man died at Florencia Bay

An adult male died at Florencia Bay on Sept. 16. (Westerly file photo)
Whiskey was in good spirits while enjoying a pet from Leo Jackson after being vaccinated for canine parvovirus at an emergency clinic on Sept. 4. (Photo courtesy of the Coastal Animal Rescue and Education Network)

Canine parvovirus outbreak continues in Tofino – Ucluelet region

The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation continues to battle a canine parvovirus outbreak in Ty-Histanis

Whiskey was in good spirits while enjoying a pet from Leo Jackson after being vaccinated for canine parvovirus at an emergency clinic on Sept. 4. (Photo courtesy of the Coastal Animal Rescue and Education Network)
Mainroad Mid Island Contracting began bridge maintenance work on Lost Shoe #2 on Monday morning and the work will bring nightly closures to Hwy. 4 from Sept. 12-14. (Andrew Bailey photo)

Bridge repairs bring nightly closures to Tofino-Ucluelet access

‘Drivers are reminded to obey signs and traffic control personnel and watch for roadside workers’

Mainroad Mid Island Contracting began bridge maintenance work on Lost Shoe #2 on Monday morning and the work will bring nightly closures to Hwy. 4 from Sept. 12-14. (Andrew Bailey photo)
Local dogs are under threat from a potential canine parvovirus outbreak. The deadly virus spreads quickly and emergency vaccination clinics are underway. (photo: freepexels.com)

Vancouver Island First Nation tackling deadly dog virus

CARE working to prevent canine parvovirus from spreading around Tla-o-qui-aht in Tofino region

Local dogs are under threat from a potential canine parvovirus outbreak. The deadly virus spreads quickly and emergency vaccination clinics are underway. (photo: freepexels.com)
NHL players Tyson Barrie and Tyler Ennis were all smiles as they played ball hockey with local kids in Ty-Histanis on Aug. 17. (Andrew Bailey photo)

NHL players promote potential multiplex in Tofino-Ucluelet region

Tyson Barrie, Mike Smith, Tyler Ennis and more join West Coast Multiplex Society push in Ty-Histanis

NHL players Tyson Barrie and Tyler Ennis were all smiles as they played ball hockey with local kids in Ty-Histanis on Aug. 17. (Andrew Bailey photo)
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Tofino mayor urges better communication on Hwy. 4 closures

“The 10 millimetre rainfall safe work work shutdown was a surprise”

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Man dies in possible drowning at Long Beach between Tofino and Ucluelet

Tragedy at the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

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Work continues to stabilize the slope along Highway 4 east of Port Alberni. (PHOTO COURTESY BC MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)

West Coast officials gearing up to pursue second road out of Port Alberni

Highway 4 closures have accelerated the need for several Vancouver Island West Coast residents

Work continues to stabilize the slope along Highway 4 east of Port Alberni. (PHOTO COURTESY BC MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)
A lineup of cars travels through the construction work along Highway 4 at Cameron Lake. (Submitted photo)

Survey shows Highway 4 closure cost Tofino-Ucluelet businesses $44M

Scheduled closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday until mid-August

A lineup of cars travels through the construction work along Highway 4 at Cameron Lake. (Submitted photo)
Leanndra Botting captured this shot of a bear trying to break into a latched, bear-resistant bin in Ucluelet last week. (Leanndra Botting photo)

Unnatural food addiction puts three bears in peril around Tofino-Ucluelet

“Once they become food conditioned, it tends to follow a fairly predictable pattern”

Leanndra Botting captured this shot of a bear trying to break into a latched, bear-resistant bin in Ucluelet last week. (Leanndra Botting photo)
Rock scaling has begun on Highway 4 at Cameron Bluffs east of Port Alberni. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will start daily closures to advance remediation work at the scene of the Cameron Bluffs wildfire on July 17k, 2023, and continue until sometime in mid-August. (MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION PHOTO)

High winds force closure of Highway 4 east of Port Alberni

Drivers are being asked to check DriveBC for updates on weather conditions

Rock scaling has begun on Highway 4 at Cameron Bluffs east of Port Alberni. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will start daily closures to advance remediation work at the scene of the Cameron Bluffs wildfire on July 17k, 2023, and continue until sometime in mid-August. (MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION PHOTO)
A lineup of cars travels through the construction work along Highway 4 at Cameron Lake. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Highway 4 east of Port Alberni facing temporary closures

Highway will be periodically closed for rock scaling and removal of danger trees

A lineup of cars travels through the construction work along Highway 4 at Cameron Lake. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
An unfinished First Nations canoe has fascinated viewers in Ucluelet for the past 10 years and is heading back to Hitaçu. (Andrew Bailey photos)

Ucluelet returning significant artefact to Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation

Partially carved dugout canoe offers fascinating window into West Coast history

An unfinished First Nations canoe has fascinated viewers in Ucluelet for the past 10 years and is heading back to Hitaçu. (Andrew Bailey photos)
Workers put finishing touches on protective barriers along a two-kilometre stretch of Highway 4 where the Cameron Bluffs wildfire reached the highway. The Vancouver island highway has been closed since June 6, 2023. (PHOTO COURTESY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION)

Highway 4 reopens east of Port Alberni

Drivers told to expect long lineups, single-lane traffic around 2-km construction zone

Workers put finishing touches on protective barriers along a two-kilometre stretch of Highway 4 where the Cameron Bluffs wildfire reached the highway. The Vancouver island highway has been closed since June 6, 2023. (PHOTO COURTESY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION)