Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

Special meeting called for major Ucluelet development proposal at Lot 16 Marine Drive

Residents can attend and speak at the Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. meeting in-person

  • Aug 6, 2021

Tofino offers to pay tuition and housing costs for child care applicant

"This is reasonable, it's attainable and in my mind it's economically viable"

Netflix thriller ‘Lou’ filming in Ucluelet

Academy Award winner Allison Janney ("I, Tonya") plays the lead in the Anna Foerster directed film

  • Aug 4, 2021

Ahousaht First Nation promotes stewardship fee to fund restoration projects

Wildlife watchers and adventure guides around Tofino encouraged to participate

Water restrictions arrive in Ucluelet

Stage 1 Water Restrictions will be in effect until further notice

Derelict boats removed from Ucluelet Harbour

Coastal Restoration Society receives another $837, 237 to remove 18 derelict vessels

  • Jul 28, 2021

No serious injuries reported after floatplane flips over during takeoff in Tofino harbour

Four passengers and pilot all walk away from incident under their own power

Paralympian files complaint after guide dog hotel controversy in Ucluelet

Blind National Team rower Victoria Nolan hopes to get the word out so it stops future incidents

  • Jul 24, 2021

Tseshaht First Nation re-opens Broken Group Islands with refreshed Beach Keepers Program

To help sustain the program, tour operators are encouraged to implement a $10 per day per guest fee

  • Jul 23, 2021

Gust of Wind Concert Series blows into Tofino’s Main Street

7 videos filmed at 7 unique locations to be released over 7 weeks, plus live concerts every Friday

  • Jul 21, 2021

Injured hiker rescued, wheeled out on stretcher in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

"The visitors were well prepared for their trip"

  • Jul 20, 2021

Tofino launches electric summer shuttle pilot

District partners with Vancouver Island based Wilson Transportation and BYD Canada

Tofino set to launch pay parking at local beaches next month

"Pay parking is not adding an amenity, it's adding a barrier to an amenity"

Ucluelet’s new top cop settling in as ‘floodgates open’ for summer

Sgt. Kevin Smith excited to return to Tofino-Ucluelet region.

West Coast artist amazes with driftwood tiny houses

Unique art exhibit on display at Orange Door Gallery in Ucluelet

  • Jul 16, 2021

Changes coming to the Barkley Community Forest near Ucluelet

The modernization of B.C.'s forestry policy could result in a reduction of Allowable Annual Cut

  • Jul 15, 2021

Brendan Morrison’s Tofino Saltwater Classic raises over $75K in successful return

Former Vancouver Canuck celebrates popular fishing derby's triumphant return

Off-leash dog harasses baby seal at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Seal disrupted at beach between Tofino and Ucluelet

Indigenous owned Ebike rental opens at the Tofino-Ucluelet Junction

T̓iick̓in (Thunderbird) Ebike Rentals takes flight on Pacific Rim

  • Jul 10, 2021

New food bank facility coming to the Coast

Ucluelet council unanimously approves Tugwell Fields location for $1 annual fee

  • Jul 9, 2021