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Big ups to the Westerly News readers who helped police track down an alleged fraudster last week. as was reported in last week’s Westerly, a woman left her bank card in an aTM machine on June 19 and a man who used the machine after her reportedly made a $300 withdrawal from her bank account. last week’s Westerly included a photo of the suspect and keen-eyed readers helped police identify him. “as a result of the request for the public assistance in identifying the person believed to be involved in a fraud at the Tofino CIBC as posted in last week’s Westerly News...the person believed to be responsible for committing the fraud has been identified,” said Cpl. Therese Cochlin of the Tofino RCMP. “The RCMP is appreciative of the support of members of the community and the Westerly for their assistance.” andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca
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Local families were stoked on the positive vibes at this year’s Otalith Music Festival. Photos Andrew Bailey.
local voice Sgt. Jeff Swann is drumming up support for his family’s annual Cops for Cancer headshave. PAgE 15
Otalith celebrates trilogy of success ANDREW BAILEY
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The Pacific Rim Music Festival Society has a lot to crow about having just pulled off a third successful Otalith Music Festival over the weekend. “The weekend was excellent. We had a lot of very happy amazing people who showed up and we basically sold out, so we’re very happy,” society director Jessie Fletcher told the Westerly on Sunday. Fletcher estimated about 1,300 music fans tuned in to this year’s festival—roughly 300 more than last year—and she was stoked to see the event’s relaxed ambience survive the influx. “Despite the fact that there
were way more people there all day, people we’re still really relaxed, having a good time, smiling and just taking care of each other,” she said. “There were a lot of families again, which is our favourite part about Otalith...Word is spreading about the family friendly nature of the festival so that’s great.” She said family friendliness is a key source of the festival’s success. “Having families around keeps the vibe mellow and intimate,” she said. “Kids are awesome. They like to have fun in the most amazing of ways, they should be at every music festival. You should be able to go to a
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music festival and bring your kids and have a nice time.” Fletcher is confident the West Coast will see a fourth Otalith installment next year. “I really, really, want to say thank you to the district of Ucluelet for letting us try this crazy experiment and
keep going with it, and to the RCMP for just being so great and so awesome and helping us out, and to all the locals that came out to support us.” andrew.bailey@westerlynews. ca
OTTER RESCUE: a sea otter that was recently rescued in Tofino is receiving treatment in Vancouver. PAgE 5
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Tofino thief nabbed in Campbell River ANDREW BAILEY
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A thief who stole an American passport, money and various personal items from a Tofino tourist last week was arrested in Campbell River three days later. As was reported in last week’s Westerly News, a tourist had allowed a person to sleep in their hotel room because the person was too drunk to drive home but when the tourist awoke the next morning, they discovered they had been robbed. After the thief was arrested, the RCMP detachments in Campbell River and Tofino worked together to return some of the victim’s items, according to Cpl. Therese Cochlin of the Tofino RCMP. “The victim of this crime was thrilled that the person had been caught, very happy to be getting his passport back and quite appreciative of the work of the Campbell River and Tofino RCMP,” Cochlin said.
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A counterfeit $50 bill was discovered circulating around Tofino last week. The bill was taken out of circulation when a local bank flagged it as a fake on Aug. 19, according to Cpl. Cochlin. “The $50 bill was used at a local business and
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then identified by the bank when the business completed their daily deposit,” she said. Local businesses are advised to be diligent in ensuring they do accept fake money and Cochlin is urging merchants to practice extra caution during busy times. She said high-denomination bills like $50’s and $100’s are more likely to be phonies and anyone who believes they are holding a fake bill should record the bill’s serial number as well as a description of the person who gave it to them. “Give the suspicious banknote to the police and request a receipt. If the note is genuine, it will be returned to you,” Cochlin said. “Remember, someone passing a counterfeit banknote may not be aware of it. He or she could be the innocent victim of a crime.”
Police extinguish late night fires MacKenzie Beach was swarmed with illegal campfires on Aug. 21. Tofino’s burning bylaw stipulates all campfires must be out by 11 p.m. but police joined Tofino’s bylaw enforcement team on a joint-patrol of the beach and came across a significant number of late-night fires. “Approximately 50 different
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groups were warned and a substantial quantity of open liquor was poured out,” Cochlin said. “The majority of groups were very cooperative and extinguished their fires and left the beach.”
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Seniors Social Afternoons, 1:30-4 p.m., Tofino Legion. St. Columba Church, 7 p.m. 28 THURSDAY Healthy Babies Program/Family Ties, 10:30 a.m., Coastal Family Place, UCC. Ucluelet AA 8 p.m. Holy Family Church, Peninsula Rd. The Edge Youth Room, 3–6p.m., UCC & Youth Nite at the Edge, 6–8p.m. Anglican/United Church Bible study, 10:30 a.m., UCC.
29 FRIDAY Ukee Night Market, Ucluelet Village Green, 3-7 p.m. Bingo, Tofino Legion, 7:30 p.m. The Edge Youth Room, 2–6p.m.
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Keep our communities safe and our bears wild Hello West Coast! The Westerly News has asked me to share some personal insight about my role as John Platenius/ the Pacific Rim’s Local Voice Community Coordinator for WildSafeBC. As most of you know by now, WildSafeBC is the organization formerly known as BearAware. As a project of the British Columbia Conservation Foundation, WildSafeBC works to “Keep Wildlife Wild and Communities Safe.” I do this through education in the elementary schools, communication and observation throughout our region. One of the most interesting
things that I’ve learned in my role is the how undervalued our province’s Conservation Officers can be. Like most folks, I didn’t realize how incredibly important our Conservation Officers are to the long term health of our province’s wildlife and ecosystems. I’m in regular contact with our region’s two Conservation Officers, who are commonly referred to in short form as “COs.” Like most Conservation Officers, our region’s COs both entered into this professional field because they love wildlife and the natural environment. When we meet, we discuss the current state of Ucluelet and Tofino’s wildlife situation. Almost always, this conversation
is focussed around bears accessing residential garbage. Day in and day out, these caring professionals witness careless acts, avoidable mistakes and neglect. There are two simple ways that our region could make our Conservation Officers’ jobs much less trying. First, we need to do a better job at securing our garbage. If you don’t have an extremely well built and secured shed, store your garbage in your house. If your house is not an option, purchase a certified bear-resistant garbage bin (Rollins Machinery in Surrey supplies these: www. bearproofcontainers.com). The second thing we can do is to make sure that we don’t put
our garbage out the night before collection. Surprisingly, this still happens; our COs are sure that this is a major contributor to the current bear problem in Ucluelet. Having garbage accessible by wildlife is a fineable offence under the BC Wildlife Act and both Ucluelet and Tofino’ Municipal Bylaws. Our COs have been quite lenient with these fines, but they are painfully aware of the problem and their patience is wearing very thin. More importantly, fulfilling these two simple obligations -- securing your garbage in the house or in a bear-resistant bin; and bringing garbage out on the morning of collection -- will save countless bears lives
over the coming decades. With the simple act of securing our garbage we can aim to have no food conditioned bears in any of our communities. This really is a simple task. No food conditioned bears means our communities will be safer and our bears will stay wild. This would also allow our COs to be able to focus on more complex wildlife issues, which will serve us all better and is the reason they got into this field in the first place. John Platenius is the Pacific Rim Community Coordinator WildSafeBC. Web: www.wildsafebc.com Email: pacrim@wildsafebc.com
Otter rescued in Tofino now under care at Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver, B.C. – Thanks to sharp-eyed observers and swift action by the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, presented by Port Metro Vancouver, a badly injured adult male sea otter is now under veterinary care; it’s hoped he will make a full recovery. “We had a number of reports last week of a male sea otter in the ocean near Tofino, floating high in the water, appearing very bloated and unable to dive,” said Dr. Martin Haulena, head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre. Together with officers from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, members of the Rescue Centre team carefully netted the otter just south of Vargas Island on Thursday, and transported him back to the Rescue Centre in Vancouver. The otter had extensive subcutaneous emphysema, or air trapped in the layer under his skin. “Based on our findings of a fractured rib and increased muscle enzymes on blood work, our initial diagnostics indicate blunt force trauma, possibly from a boat strike, that fractured the rib and led to the collapse of a lung,” said Dr. Haulena. “ The air trapped under the skin is actually a sign of healing, as it has moved from the thorax and is allowing the lung to expand again. The real problem for this guy was because of the excess air, he couldn’t dive or forage and would have starved.”
Now dubbed Corky, because of the way he was floating when found, the otter is receiving supportive care, regular meals, and pain management. “We’re also continuing to keep an eye out for underlying causes like an algal toxicity or an encephalitis that may have made him more prone to getting hit by something,” said Dr. Haulena. “We are doing everything we can to ensure he has the best chance for a successful rehabilitation for the eventual release back into local waters.” As with all marine mammals saved by the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, any eventual decision about Corky’s release will be made by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. For this rescue, the team was also aided by Orca Airways, Tofino Coast Guard, Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society, and BC Ferries. Vancouver Aquarium is a self-supporting, non-profit society and does not receive ongoing funds to provide around-theclock care for its rescued and rehabilitated animals. To make a contribution to help this sea otter and others like it, please visit the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre’s donation page. Vancouver Aquarium asks the public to report marine mammals that appear to be in distress by contacting its Marine Mammal Rescue Centre at 604 258 SEAL (7325).
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SCHOOL DISTRICT 70 ALBERNI UCLUELET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 2015-2016 START-UP INFORMATION SCHOOL OPENING School starts on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 10:15 am and students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm. Students will return to their last year’s classroom on the first day. Due to possible changes in enrollment, new class lists will not be available until Wednesday morning, Sept. 9th. Please send school supplies on Wednesday September 9th. Lunch program will not start the first week of school please be sure to send a lunch with your child. SCHOOL REORGANIZATION MAY OCCUR ANYTIME THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER IN RESPONSE TO ENROLLMENT. BUSES will leave Hitacu Community Hall at 9:30 am, Sutton Road at 9:35 am, Willowbrae at 9:40 am and Millstream at 9:42 am and return from the school at 12:15 pm on Tuesday September 8th only. NEW REGISTRATIONS Students who are new to the area may register at the Ucluelet Elementary School office between 9 am and 2 pm August 24th to September 4th. Please phone the school office at 250 726 7793 asap. KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS Kindergarten students start school on Wednesday September 9th and have been mailed “gradual entry” letters. BELL SCHEDULE **PLEASE NOTE NEW BELL TIMES AND EARLY DISMISSAL ON FRIDAYS** The regular schedule of classes begins at 8:30 am on Wednesday September 9th with dismissal at 2:45 pm. 8:30 am First Bell/Class starts 10:05 - 10:20 am Recess 10:20 – 11:55 am Classes 11:55 – 12:50 pm Lunch 12:50 – 2:45 pm Classes Monday to Thursday only 12:50 – 1:40 pm Classes Friday only BUS SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 9th ONWARD Morning buses leave as follows: Hitacu Community Hall at 7:45 am Sutton Road at 7:50 am Willowbrae Road at 7:55 am Millstream at 7:57 am Afternoon buses leave UES at 2:50 pm Monday to Thursday Friday buses leave UES at 1:50 pm Due to extreme allergies, our school is a NUT and SCENT FREE school. Please do not send any nut products in snacks and or lunches. Our school is also a dog free zone, no dogs on the property please.
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Ucluelet residence robbed ANDREW BAILEY
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A residence on Ucluelet’s side of the Pacific Rim Highway was robbed last week. The incident is believed to have occurred on Aug. 19 and police say about $500 worth of items were taken including two ladders—a 24-ft. exten-
sion ladder and an 8-ft. ladder—two wetsuits, and a full propane tank. Police had no suspects, or witnesses, at press time but anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Ucluelet RCMP detachment at 250-726-7773. The snatched-up items had been left outside and
unsecured, according to Const. Chris Squire who noted locals should lock up their gear. “It wasn’t visible from the road, you would have had to go down the driveway, but other than that everything was outside and unsecured,” Squire said. “The backyard is probably
better than the front yard but it’s best to lock everything up; especially ladders because you never know what someone could use a ladder for. They could use your own ladder to get up to a second story window and go in.” andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca
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A short hiking trip turned into an impromptu night out for a group of tourists who recently lost themselves in the West Coast’s wilderness. Three hikers, visiting Tofino from Quebec, set out on what was supposed to be a short jaunt through the woods near Radar Hill on Aug. 7 but they wound up spending the night outside before finding civiliz-
ation near Cox Bay the following morning. “Police received a report of three males walking out of the woods at Cox Bay looking cold and lost,” said Cpl. Therese Cochlin of the Tofino RCMP. “The hikers reported they were thirsty, cold and hungry and that during their unplanned adventure they had encountered a bear and been stung by wasps, but otherwise were OK.”
The tourists said they had tried calling 911 when they realized they were lost around 6 p.m. on Aug. 7, according to Cochlin who noted a 911 call had come in around that time but the call was dropped and efforts to reconnect proved futile. “Police attempted numerous calls back to the phone, attempted to located the phone subscriber as well as the location of the phone, but all efforts were unsuccessful,”
she said. “Public safety personnel from Pacific Rim National Park attended and interviewed the hikers to learn where they went wrong and what could be done to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.” Andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca
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Last week’s vote a tie: Last week we asked, ‘Do you feel Weeping Cedar Woman should be placed more prominently in Tofino?’ 50% said ‘Yes, she must be seen by locals and visitors.’ 50% said ‘No, she is too controversial to stand in everyone’s sightlines.’
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Tourism Tofino celebrates success Westerly News Business is booming in Tofino. Tourism Tofino’s executive director Kirsten Soder is thrilled with the amount of visitors pouring into Tofino and she believes this year’s tourist crop has brought “unparalleled” benefits to local businesses. “One would be hard-pressed to find a local business on the coast that has indicated this isn’t their best year ever,” Soder told the Westerly. The amount of visitors coming into the Cox Bay visitor centre is on par with last season—12,642 in July 2015 compared to 12,766 in July 2014—but Soder suggested this reflects a shifting trend in how tourists are getting their information. “While we still consider faceto-face visitor interaction to be a critical part of in-destination marketing, we are seeing huge gains in our social media interactions which is likely why we haven’t seen the growth in visitor centre users at the same rate as Park road counters or occupancy growth,” she said. She said occupancy rates have soared and she expects to see huge gains once all the totals are tallied. “As of June 30, overall accommodation occupancy is up 18.9 per cent (year-to-date) over last year, with a growth of 7.7% in June specifically,” she said. “Our (additional hotel room tax) is up 27.2 per cent YTD, representing the last available month (May), but I’m confident a strong June and July will translate into further gains.” She cited a strong American dollar and exceptional local weather as contributors to favourable market conditions and added Tofino has benefited from positive media attention both nationally and internationally. “Combined with the hard work and creative marketing efforts of our staff, our stakeholders and our partners, Tofino is well positioned to see continued growth across all sectors in our industry,” she said. “As the experiences offered here continue to grow and become more sophisticated, more of our local industry businesses and employees are seeing the extension of a previously seasonal industry becoming a sustainable, more year-round one, and that is very exciting.” She suggested tourism provides more than just an economic boost. “The value of tourism extends far beyond economic growth and providing visitors with happy memories and life-changing experiences. There is a significant multiplier effect on every dollar generated from outside of the community, and social benefits and opportunities to welcoming more guests to the area,” she said.
“Tourism acts as a ‘shop window’ for the region’s lifestyle, enticing visitors to return again as guests, and often as residents and investors.” She said Tourism Tofino continues to work towards extending the tourist season to keep the dollars pouring in all year. “Seasonal occupancy data supports what we already know: that there isn’t much room for occupancy growth in July or August. This is why we have always focused our energies in autumn, winter and spring on inviting visitors to take in new year-round experiences in and around Tofino, including guided marine activities, festivals and events, and self-led activities like trails, beaches, restaurant sampling, and exploring shops and galleries,” she said. She added Tourism Tofino enjoys solid relationships with Tofino’s district office, local chambers of commerce, Tourism Ucluelet, the Pacific Rim National Park, the West Coast Resort Association, as well as local community leaders and stakeholders. “We are in a unique position to anticipate many potential challenges, and meet them proactively and with engaged leadership,” she said. “I really want to commend our collective community of residents and visitors for their efforts to help conserve our freshwater supply in this exceptionally hot, dry summer. I’m confident that if met with other challenges, we can work together in similar collaboration to mitigate negative impacts on our community.” She noted collaborations with local and non-local organizations have led to particularly successful initiatives. “We have seen the most successes in our campaigns that incorporated contesting and special offers, and we’re always generating new concepts and ideas to engage both visitors and local residents, like promoting our #yourtofino hashtag across social media platforms,” she said. “Partnering with Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and Ucluelet on ‘The Real West Coast’ initiative positions us as a cohesive regional brand at consumer shows, and other partnerships like the ‘Share Vancouver Island’ campaign with Sooke, Nanaimo and Blackball Ferry Lines raises destination awareness and further leverages our Tofino-centric advertising campaigns in key markets.” andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca
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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Courage will be your secret weapon this week, Libra. When everyone else is backing out of a difficult situation, you will rise to the challenge and show your mettle. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, even if you want to pursue personal interests this week, you may not be able to get any time alone. You may need to put aside these tasks and handle what’s in front of you. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Use this week to rededicate yourself to diet and exercise, Sagittarius. Don’t be distracted from your fitness goals, and you will begin to feel better immediately. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, enjoy this carefree time when you have little on your plate. Such times may be few and far between, but making the most of them can ensure your happiness. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Celebrate your personal successes this week, Aquarius. You deserve any fanfare that you can get. Escape from your responsibilities and share the moment with loved ones. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Minimize any chaos in your life by trying to get into a schedule. Sticking with a routine will make it easier to juggle your responsibilities.
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Attempted sexual assault in Bamfield Alberni Valley News On August 22, 2015, at about 1 a.m., Port Alberni RCMP received a report of an attempted sexual assault in Bamfield.
A female was walking along the Buchanan Trail in the area of the Bamfield Marine Sciences Center when an unidentified male grabbed the female from behind dragging her into the bush.
The female fought off the attacker and fled on foot. Port Alberni RCMP attended along with the Police Dog Services. The male was not located. Police continue to investigate this inci-
dent and are seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Port Alberni RCMP or Crime Stoppers. Attacks such as these are rare.
Police are warning residents of Bamfield to remain vigilant and to avoid walking alone in wooded and dark areas.
was detected between Jan. 1 and May 31 this year with at least 12 deaths where fentanyl was detected between July 7 and Aug. 7. Almost all were on the Lower Mainland. “We haven’t see any yet. We’re all aware of it. It’s on our radar and we have lots of directives from different sources on what to look for and watch for,” Anthony said. “It has no boundaries and borders, we know that.” Fentanyl is a synthetic narcotic
usually prescribed to kill pain, but is up to 100 times more toxic than other opiates. When mixed with other drugs, it is a deadly cocktail accounting for a high percentage of overdose fatalities in B.C. Since making an appearance in Greater Victoria about two years ago, fentanyl has frequently come to the attention of Inspector Scott McGregor, Victoria Police Department’s focused enforcement team. “It’s a concern for us because
of the profit margins being increased so significantly that we could potentially see more of it,” said McGregor, adding police have worked closely with ambulance services responding to drug overdoses, distributing naloxone kits to reverse the effects of fentanyl. BC Coroners Service reports that over the past three years the percentage of drug overdose deaths in which fentanyl is detected has risen to more than 25 per cent. In more than 80 per cent of
those cases, the cause of death was a mixed drug overdose, with fentanyl being just one of the components. The total illicit drugs deaths in B.C. last year was 355, an increase of 7.5 per cent over 2013. However, close to three-quarters of B.C.’s illicit drug deaths in 2014 showed no fentanyl at all.
Tai is entering his fourth season at the Junior A/WHL level, including 79 games of experience between the WHL, BCHL, and AJHL – 14 of which were in the playoffs. Tai, born in Delta, BC, is a prod-
uct of the North Delta Minor Hockey Association before he moved on to major midget with the Greater Vancouver Canadians in 2011/12, the same program that produced Bulldogs’ new recruit Jordan Sandhu.
Last season, Tai played for the Coquitlam Express where he posted a record of 19-14-1 over 36 games along with a .899 save percentage. The Bulldogs would like to welcome Chris to the Bulldogs family.
Fans’ first chance to see Tai in action will be on Monday, August 24th when the Alberni Valley Bulldogs hit the ice for the 2015/16 main camp.
killed south of Port Alberni on Nuu-chah-Nulth territory, part of a wave of poaching that occurred over periods in late 2013 and from December 2014 to last January. A statement released last week by the Nuuchah-nulth Tribal Council said Jack first appeared in court Aug. 5 but asked for more time to consult with a lawyer. After eight Roosevelt elk were found poached south of Port Alberni in late 2013 the NTC, which is a governing body that serves 14 First Nations on western Vancouver Island, offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. B.C. Coastal Outfitters pledged another $5,000 to find the person responsible for the illegal hunting, and the B.C.
Wildlife Federation and Pearson Kal Tire put up another $2,000 and $1,000 respectively. No disbursements have been announced in relation to the poaching charges. The Wildlife Act states that poachers can face up to six months in prison and a $50,000 fine. Jack belongs to the Ucluelet First Nation, and in a statement issued last week the west coast government said that it refers to take its own measure for justice in such cases. “An individual that breaks the law, including a [Ucluelet First Nation] citizen . . . must be held accountable and face justice without favour or special treatment,” stated the treaty First Nation.
“Recognizing that aboriginal people are disproportionately represented in the justice system, the [Ucluelet] government also believes in and supports justice that seeks to rectify this inequity,” continued the Ucluelet First Nation. “In cases involving an aboriginal individual and where appropriate, it is the preference of the [Ucluelet] government that restorative, culturally sensitive and healing justice be utilized to reinstate that individual as a contributing member in their community.” On certain occasions First Nations are permitted to harvest Roosevelt elk on Vancouver Island, while permits are also granted for other hunting. The
breed is tightly controlled, with 300 licensed kills permitted annually from approximately 15,000 applications received by the province. According to an roosevelt elk management plan being developed by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, these restrictions could open up in the future if herds continue to become more stable. “Although their global distribution is smaller and more fragmented than pre-1900, the B.C. population is growing, particularly in the South Coast region,” states the ministry’s report.
Fentanyl on police radar in Oak Bay Oak Bay News As the number of fentanyl-related deaths across the country continues to rise, Oak Bay Police know they’re not immune to the concerns of street drugs. “We do get overdoses here and we do get death from drugs but it’s very rare,” said Sgt Rick Anthony, community liaison officer. According to the BC Coroners Service, B.C. has seen 54 drug overdose deaths in which fentanyl
Alberni Valley Bulldogs sign new goalie Alberni Valley News The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are pleased to announce that the team has acquired 20- year-old veteran goaltender Chris Tai from the Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL) for future considerations.
West Coast man charged with illegal hunting ERIC PLUMMER
Alberni Valley Times A West Coast man has been charged with illegal hunting for a reported poaching incident from November 2013, part of a rash of unregulated kills south of Port Alberni that prompted $33,000 worth of rewards. Timothy Wilson Jack faces infractions under the province’s Wildlife Act for hunting out of season and unlawfully possessing dead animals. According to B.C.’s court records Jack has no previous charges besides the alleged poaching that occurred on Nov. 1, 2013. He is scheduled to appear in Port Alberni Law Courts on Wednesday and Sept. 2. The roosevelt elk was found
Back-to-school under protest in Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district ROBERT BARRON
Nanaimo Daily News Tina Bray said it wouldn’t make sense if the Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district decides to close her children’s school. Bray is a parent from Rutherford Elementary School and was among approximately 70 parents and students from Rutherford and Departure Bay elementary schools who staged a protest in front of the district’s administrative office Monday morning.
The protest was held ahead of a meeting of the school board, scheduled for Sept. 2, in which trustees will discuss the possibility of closing both schools at the end of the upcoming school year. “We’ve been sending letters to the board and staff during the summer expressing our concerns,” said Bray. “Enrolment is already above 90 per cent in schools in the north end and we’ll need more capacity in those schools in the coming years as development continues.”
The closure of both schools had been scheduled as part of a recently rejected facilities plan for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district. A new facilities plan is expected to be tabled this fall and the board has scheduled a meeting at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre on Sept. 2 to allow staff the opportunity to answer questions about the process. Chelsea Slobodan, a member of the SAVE Departure Bay Eco School organization, said enrol-
ment at her school is “thriving” as well, particularly since the school recently received approval from the board for charter school status to become an Eco Academy. “We don’t want to be part of any public consultation process that could lead to the closure of our school,” she said. “If our school is still scheduled to be closed in the new facilities plan, we’ll hold more protest rallies and use every means we can to prevent it.” District spokesman Dale Burgos
said while the district understands the reason for the rally, he emphasized that Nanaimo-Ladysmith is in the “very early stages” of updating its facilities plan. He said a decision is expected to be made at the meeting on Sept. 2 on whether to move ahead with a public consultation process with the community on the school closures.
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Wednesday, Wednesday, August August 26, 26, 2015 2015
Scammer targets Tofino businesses ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News A potential phone scam is ringing through Tofino. Local businesses have reportedly received calls from a person claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency who is suggesting an error has been made on their tax returns and requesting personal information.
Staff at Tofino’s Ecolodge alerted Tofino-Long Beach chamber of commerce executive director Jen Dart to the scam and Dart immediately notified the chamber’s membership. “The Chamber exists to help businesses do business, and this is one way we can help— by sharing information that’s of value to our members,” Dart told the
Westerly. “This was a particularly effective scam that had quite a few people rattled, and I’m glad we were able to hopefully prevent it from affecting anyone in Tofino.” She encourages businesses to reach out to the chamber with any information that could be helpful to others. “The Chamber network is very
effective at reaching most of Tofino’s business community, and really that’s the community of Tofino since so many locals are also business owners. There’s value in collaborating with each other on many different levels, this being a good example,” she said. “Letting us know about this means you’ve by extension
informed 300 other people in town know about it. We’re happy to provide this service and the many others we provide to our members.” Anyone looking for more information about the current alleged scam is encouraged to visit the Canada Revenue Agency’s website at www.cra-arc.gc.ca. andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca
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