Tofino
Tofino, Ucluelet become latest in B.C. to outlaw plastic items as bans take effect
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The districts both passed bylaws banning single-use plastic bags and straws last month. Continue reading
Tofino lifts boil water advisory after samples find no contamination
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The district issued the advisory Monday after a failure in its chlorination system was discovered on Sunday. Continue reading
Tofino under ‘precautionary’ boil water advisory after chlorination system failure
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Water is now being safely treated, however we require a minimum of 48 hours to confirm whether water is safe for consumption,” says the district. Continue reading
Tofino mayor calls hospital’s use as shelter for homeless a ‘clarion call’ for housing crisis
“I personally was unaware that people were staying overnight in the hospital sometimes because they simply didn’t have an adequate home to go back to,” the mayor said. Continue reading
Real-life tsunami threat in Port Alberni prompts updates to evacuation procedures
A new report examines what happened after a tsunami warning was issued in the dead of night in Vancouver Island 14 months ago. Continue reading
Tofino becomes training ground for Canadian surfers hoping to make Olympic debut
Surfing will make its debut at the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, which could bring even more athletes to check out Tofino’s waves. Continue reading
Orphaned bear cub rescued near Tofino dies in ‘unfortunate accident’ at wildlife centre
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre had been taking care of the cub named Malcolm after it arrived in May suffering from serious emaciation and hypoglycemia. Continue reading
Body of fisherman who disappeared near Tofino in June located
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
On July 18, Marcel Martin’s body was discovered by a kayaker near an island off Tofino. Continue reading
Not welcome here? Environmental group urges boycott of Trudeau if he vacations in Tofino
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
This summer, after Ottawa promised $4.5 billion for the existing Trans Mountain pipeline and terminal facility in Burnaby – and a minimum of $7.4 billion to build nearly 1000 kilometres of new pipeline, the Friends of Clayoquot Sound (FOCS) group has issued an open letter to the Tofino community. Continue reading
Fish farm vessel didn’t change course when warned of orcas in its path: tour operator
“The captain of the vessel proceeded to basically continue at a speed at its current bearing…” Continue reading