Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

Five 10-hour closures coming to Hwy. 4 between Port Alberni and Tofino-Ucluelet

Closures needed for rock blasting as part of the Kennedy Hill Safety Improvement project.

WATCH: Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation brothers produce COVID-19 healing song and performance

Hjalmer Wenstob and Timmy Masso share dance and inspiration.

Ucluelet chamber launches bingo contest to support local restaurants

Four Ucluelet Co-op shopping sprees are up for grabs in #Ukee2go competition.

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve’s campground sees ‘unprecedented’ interest as reservations open

Green Point Campground is scheduled to open from May 1 – Oct. 12 this year.

Virtual public hearing held for the Lodge Property in Ucluelet

Mayor and council to make a final decision during the April 14 regular council meeting

  • Apr 12, 2021

COLUMN: Kale reigns supreme in West Coast gardens

In Tofino and Ucluelet, kale is a classic.

  • Apr 11, 2021

BC Arts grant funding breathes new life into Tofino’s community theatre

"Once it's done, it's going to be a pride of the town."

  • Apr 9, 2021

Ucluelet launches seasonal worker housing pilot project

New program aims to match landowners with staff who need spots for the summer

  • Apr 8, 2021

Ucluelet woman apologizes after comparing B.C. mask mandate to residential schools

First Nations Chief Moses Martin, a survivor said 'I'll put a mask on any day instead of the experience that I had'

  • Apr 7, 2021

WATCH: Ministry calls planned explosion on Tofino-Ucluelet highway a success

"It was one of the more complex blasts on site and it was successful."

Public Hearing for proposed Terrace Beach development coming up

Ucluelet residents can join via Zoom, by phone and the event will also be livestreamed on YouTube

  • Apr 6, 2021

COVID-19: Community-wide vaccination clinics to begin next week in Tofino-Ucluelet

Clinics for Tofino and Ucluelet residents 18 years of age or older start April 12.

Tofino’s new mayor, councillors sworn in

Dan Law, Cathy Thicke and Jacky Challenger officially join council.

COLUMN: Worm poop is gardening gold

Worm composting is the perfect solution in Tofino-Ucluelet.

  • Apr 4, 2021

MP Gord Johns urges Fed to declare wild salmon emergency

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns calls situation desperate.

Cermaq Canada’s latest pesticide permit application intensifies fish farm debate

Tofino aquaculture company wants to use hydrogen peroxide to treat sea lice on farmed salmon

  • Apr 1, 2021

Upgrades considered for Ucluelet Fire Hall

Mayor and council approve $30,000 budget for feasibility study

  • Mar 27, 2021

Carving on the Edge virtual festival springs into town

Live Open Carving Area and "Around the Fire" Virtual Discussion Forums replace usual in-person events

  • Mar 26, 2021

Ucluelet’s outgoing top cop grateful for town’s embrace

Popular Mancini family heading to Enderby.

COVID-19: Vaccinations arrive for Tofino and Ucluelet elderly

"I've been waiting for this day for over a year since the pandemic was announced."

  • Mar 24, 2021