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Public hearing planned for second application NORA O’MALLEY nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca
An application for a cannabis retail shop located behind the Ucluelet Liquor Store at 1786 Peninsula Road was defeated by a three to two vote during a special council meeting on Sept. 18. Councillors Rachelle Cole, Lara Kemps, and Jennifer Hoar voted in opposition of approving the application. Coun. Marilyn McEwen and Mayor Mayco Noël voted in favour of rezoning the property to become a cannabis retailer. Coun. Cole, a BC Ambulance Unit Chief, gave an impassioned speech during the Sept. 18 special meeting. She raised many concerns about the impacts cannabis retail would have on the community. She highlighted the lack of roadside screening devices and mental health issues associated with cannabis usage amongst youth. “In a community already plagued with a long history of substance abuse that goes untreated, masked and accepted for decades, introducing yet another outlet is sending a message to our youth that it’s OK. Just because it’s legal doesn’t make it right or good for them,” said Cole, adding that as a paramedic about 40 per cent of calls are derived from substance abuse. “Because of all this, if we could save even one youth from harm then we would have done our job as council, as parents and as humans. This is the message we need to send,” she said. Continued on A6
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BACK TO THE FUTURE: Racers Bodey Hasz, right lane, and Khan Furey rocket down Bay Street in the final heat of the revived Ucluelet Soapbox Derby. Hasz, 11, went on to win Saturday’s fun, four-wheeled event with his understated kit-car called ‘Number Nine’. Furey, 7, placed second out of 48 other young racers and Bo Smith was third. Destined to be an annual thing, the Soapbox Derby come to life thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Ucluelet Rent It Centre and the Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce.
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Ucluelet’s St. Jacques Park was officially opened on Sept. 18 at a sun-soaked ribbon cutting ceremony and park bench dedication. Located on St. Jacques Boulevard across from Forest Glen seniors housing complex, the green space is touted as an ‘All Ages Park’ complete with a labyrinth walking path and a sunny spot for seniors to sit. The park bench was dedicated in memory of Pam McIntosh. “I’m so glad the sun is out today,” said Sea View Seniors Housing Society board member Diane Harskamp at the event. “I think she’d smile at being remembered here in this sunny spot near the labyrinth.” “She was key member of many groups, and out of her participation in one, the community choir, came the words for her memorial plaque, ‘Put a little love in your heart’,” said Harskamp. David McIntosh said if his wife had known about the dedication, she might even be a little embarrassed. “That’s just the kind of person she was. She was just an amazing woman and I was lucky enough to be married to her for 50 years,” said McIntosh. “And, besides the good weather, she could always get me to do whatever she wanted. And so [today] she got somebody else to bring on the good weather.” Manager of parks and recreation Abigail Fortune said the District of Ucluelet was
“There was some real incredible synergy of working with the community and seeing what the community wanted.” – Abigail Fortune able to secure funding for St. Jacques Park through BC Accessibility Grants. Some structures within the new park were also supported with Resort Municipality Iniative (RMI) funding, notes Fortune. “Just a huge thank you to my staff and my team and these two lovely ladies [Diane Harskamp and Cathy Whitcomb] for coming in, and the community itself,” said Fortune at the Sept. 18 ribbon cutting ceremony. “There was some real incredible synergy of working with the community and seeing what the community wanted. And I’m very pleased with our final product,” she said. Mayor Mayco Noël said he hopes to see a lot more of these kind of accessible pathways and parks in the community. “You see what recently got done with Marine Drive. It will be really nice to see more of the community laid out in such a fashion where there are no tripping hazards, it doesn’t matter your level of mobility, whether you’re five-years-old or retired, that you’ll be able to get around town. I’m really happy to see it done,” said Noël.
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FEDERAL ELECTION SPECIAL
Candidates for MP address seniors
In an effort to inform the Courtenay-Alberni riding constituents, we have supplied all candidates with a series of questions. Each week, we will publish their answers to questions pertinent to this riding. In this article, the five Courtenay-Alberni candidates answer the following question: “What are your party’s plans to ease the stress realized by seniors on fixed incomes?”(300 word maximum). Order of placement was done at random. Order will be rotated in each subsequent article. JONAH GOWANS, Liberal Party of Canada I am proud of Justin Trudeau and the Liberal team. They are being bold when it comes to seniors. On September 18th there was an announcement of some of the measures I hope to help the Liberals implement in the next parliament. The two biggest announcements were: Putting up to $729 more in the pockets of seniors over 74 each Jonah Gowans year by increasing Old Age Security by ten per cent. This will help lift more than 20,000 seniors out of poverty. Giving up to $2,080 in additional benefits, every year, to those who’ve lost a loved one, by increasing the Canada Pension Plan and Quebec Pension Plan survivor’s benefit by 25 per cent, which Liberals across the country have heard was crucial for seniors. The other two critical piece that I know the Liberal team is working on, and will be announcing during this campaign, are Pharmacare and additional funding for seniors specific housing. It is time. For several years I have heard at the doors about the need for these changes, and I am looking forward to implementing the plans when they are it announced. Seniors deserve more from their government, and when elected, I will work to make sure they have a safe, secure, and dignified retirement. SEAN WOOD, Green Party of Canada Seniors make vital contributions to the economic and social life of our community. However, I’ve met many seniors in Courtenay-Alberni who have very little income and struggle to make ends meet. Green Party pledges such as the Guaranteed Livable Income, universal pharmacare, and affordable housing contribute to seniors’ Sean Wood quality of life and will ease the stress realized by seniors on fixed incomes. Seniors with no additional income, whether singles or couples, live below the national poverty line in much of Canada. Greens will establish a universal Guaranteed Livable Income (GLI) program to replace the current array of income supports, such as disability payments, social assistance, and income supplements for seniors. Payments
would be set at a “livable” level for different regions of the country and those earning above a certain total income would pay the GLI back in taxes. Canada is the only country with universal healthcare that does not include universal pharmacare, and expensive medications are a strain on the budgets of many fixed-income seniors. Greens will expand the single-payer Medicare model to include pharmacare for everyone as well as free dental care for low-income Canadians. No one should have to choose between medication and medical treatments they need to be healthy, and essentials like food and housing. Housing affordability is a key challenge for seniors living on a fixed income. Non-market housing such as social housing and co-operative housing can help seniors with housing affordability. Greens will provide financing to non-profit housing organizations and cooperatives to build and restore quality, energy efficient housing for seniors, people with special needs, and low-income families. Greens will also support innovative home-sharing plans and other measures to allow people to stay in their own homes as long as possible. Learn more about the Green Party’s National Seniors Strategy at greenparty.ca/ platform.
Currently Canadians are very aware they are nickel-and-dimed at every turn and addressing these unfair and outrageous taxes are one of the best way to help Canadians in retirement age and with fixed incomes. It is not enough to give lip service to our seniors, we must do more to help. GORD JOHNS, New Democratic Party Too many seniors struggle to make ends meet in Courtenay-Alberni. I have met seniors in housing shelters, basement rooms and one couple living in their van. Others live cheque-to-cheque. Years of Conservative cuts and Liberal inaction make it harder for seniors to get by. Over 30% of single women over 65 are living in poverty across Canada. Gord Johns This is not acceptable. The demographic in Courtenay-Alberni is one of the oldest in Canada and our seniors’ population will sharply increase over the coming decades. We need better choices to meet their needs and ensure everyone ages with dignity. The time has come for national pharmacare for all. The Liberals and now the Conservatives give lip service to a prescription drug plan but this is just campaign talk, they have no intention to follow through. The Conservatives favour increased private health care that can be paid with a credit card. The New Democrat plan will provide prescription medicine to all seniors and would be implemented now. No more studies. No more delays. No more cuts. Many seniors rely on family members for care or are caregivers themselves to a spouse or another loved one. Mostly, these are women and they need help to make life more affordable. I will push to make the Canada Caregiver Tax Credit fully refundable, providing thousands of dollars to the most low-income caregivers, many of whom have given up work to care for a loved one. Every senior should have a right to safe and affordable housing, free of isolation. Our plan is for a half-million affordable housing units across the country over the next decade including supportive housing choices for seniors like intergenerational co-housing. We all deserve to age well. For more information about my record in Parliament and our seniors’ platform, go to: reelectgord.ca
TROY WHITLEY, People’s Party of Canada The People’s Party of Canada recognizes that the cost of living for all Canadians has spiraled out of control, and among the most impacted are our senior citizens. Rising taxes, prescription medications becoming increasingly unaffordable, and the cost of transportation has left many of those who are most vulnerable at risk of becoming destitute. Troy Whitley We at the PPC will recognize and honour our senior citizens by removing the unnecessary burdens they face. We will begin by respecting their independence and allow them to make their own transportation decisions, making movement easier by scrapping the unfair carbon tax. A tax that does not serve to improve our environment has no place in Canada. Next, we will re-focus and re-prioritize our healthcare system to ensure that essential services are covered with optional procedures moved to a private model. This will reduce the burden on our already overwhelmed healthcare system. I’ve spoken before about BYRON HORNER, Conservative Party of Canada utilizing the resources of Health Canada to become the biggest negotiator for affordMr. Horner chose not able medication and we can leverage this to submit an answer to to mean lower prices for everyone. the question. Lastly, I understand that in spite of our seniors’ efforts to save for retirement, the money they have worked so hard to keep in the bank simply doesn’t stretch as far as it should have. Lowering or even stabilizing the cost of living is an exceptionally difficult task which the PPC will work to Byron Horner tackle, but the most immediate way to help will be to address taxation as a whole.
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Students, public get distorted picture of greenhouse gases If the current federal election has shown us anything, it is that we are in a post-literate, post-fact environment where images and their propaganda power guide public opinion. The prime minister’s breaches of his own laws while in office are forgotten, because his drama student-turned-teacher antics have produced more memorable images. If B.C. and Canada are talking about government policy at all this week, it is based on another jumble of images, those used to symbolize and define climate change. Up to now, B.C. school administrations have tolerated the Friday afternoon “climate strikes” that have become a fashionable way to skip school. Now the administration is all in. “There’s a lot of learning going on,” the Victoria school board chair enthused on a local radio station Friday morning, as students and serial protesters prepared for a “die-in” and blockade
of downtown traffic. Protests are down by National Geographic with expected to continue this week, feaapologies for misrepresenting how turing children yelling into bullhorns apex predators die in the wild. Here are a few facts that were likeand waving signs demanding that all ly not offered to striking students at fossil fuel use cease by the currenttaxpayer-supported events. ly selected deadline of 11 years. In B.C. released its latest greenhouse Revelstoke, even the school superintendent joined the fun, quoted in gas emission figures this month, from a press release that urged kids to get 2017. There was a flurry of headlines Tom Fletcher their photos taken with a life-size about how they’re still going up, 10 cutout of Swedish high-school student Greta years into our nation-leading carbon tax experThunberg. The superintendent and his protest iment. B.C. is fully hydro powered, leads Canada partners promised displays of “the science” for in electric car adoption, and still carbon dioxide kids to view between chants demanding physically rises with population, construction and transimpossible action. portation needs. And what inspired Thunberg to serve as the Not counted or mentioned in the fleeting news global leader of climate strikes? She saw pictures coverage was by far the largest source of 2017 of a dying polar bear. Regular readers may recall carbon dioxide emissions. Wildfires generated my discussion of those pictures, eventually taken almost three times the emissions as all recorded
human activity. It will be a year before we see 2018 numbers, but they will be similar due to that wildfire season. What kids are told in school and elsewhere is that those fires were caused by warming. False. Severe fire seasons are the inevitable result of 60 years of wildfire suppression to preserve timber. There is science to show it, and it’s not from computer models that have never been accurate once in 20 years. I invite anyone in the education system to show that this or anything outside the “crisis” political narrative is taught in our public schools. Other things climate strikers should hear: Canada is one of the world’s leading absorbers of CO2, due to its vast forests. Globally, forest area is growing, due largely to agricultural technology. Arctic sea ice is melting faster than models predicted, but Antarctic ice is increasing, contrary to forecasts. Read more at www.WesterlyNews.ca.
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CORRECTION An article titled ‘Green Soul shut down’ that appeared in the Sept. 11 print edition of the Westerly News incorrectly stated that the District of Tofino’s commercial property tax rate is approximately five times greater than residential tax rates. In fact, the 2019 commercial property tax rate is about three times the residential tax rate. The Westerly apologizes for the error.
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Thank The West Coast Multiplex Society and all those who share the dream of a Multiplex on the West Coast would like to thank the 63 golfers for their generous support during the 19th Annual West Coast Multiplex Scramble formally the Stick in the Mud Open. Over $30,000 was raised breaking our previous years fundraising record. A really big thanks to all the businesses in our communities who supported this event, as well as supporting all other local fundraising events. Without the constant generosity from local businesses it would not be possible to fundraise for local causes to achieve, improve and assist within our communities. Please shop locally and support local businesses so they can continue to support the community. Thank you to the tournament sponsors, Creative Salmon, Crystal Cove Beach Resort, G&N Towing, GI Charles Water Taxi, Gibson Bros Contracting, LA Grocery, Long Beach Golf Course, Long Beach Lodge Resort, MEC Projects, Mieke Dusseldorp Personal Real Estate Corporation, Pacific Sands Beach Resort, Rods Power & Marine, Stick in the Mud Landscaping, Superior Propane, Tofino Co-op, Tofino Fish Guides, Ucluelet Co-op, Ucluelet Rent-it Centre, West Coast Recycling, Westerly News, and Windsor Plywood. Thank you to the hole sponsors Alandace Contracting, Albion Electric, Cedar Grill Restaurant, CIBC Tofino & Ucluelet, Creative Salmon, Crystal Cove, Jamie’s Whaling Station, Judy Gray Team, KIS Payments, On The Edge Roofing, Relic Surf Shop, Rods Plumbing, Shelter Restaurant, Slegg Building Material, The Place, Tofino Co-op, Ucluelet Petro-Canada, Ucluelet Rent-it Centre, Vic Van Isle Group, West Coast Recycling, West Isle Construction, and Wickaninnish Inn.
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“We have the opportunity to slow this down until the horse catches up with the cart,” Cole said. Coun. Kemps said she fully supported Cole and commended her for a tear-jerking speech. “I don’t want this to seem like we are condoning it. This is not what we are as a community. I just can’t sit up here and let this pass,” said Kemps. Coun. McEwen remarked that for such a contentious topic, she was surprised more people didn’t come to the Sept. 9 public hearing. “When I did talk to people for their opinion surprisingly most of the people did not see a problem as long as it was a responsible applicant would open the cannabis retail,” said McEwen. “Mr. Hanson is a very credible applicant. He lived here for many years and continues to do business at the Lodge and the cold wine and beer store. He has years of experience operating a liquor store here and in Port Alberni, which is also a controlled substance. The Liquor Control board has completed the financial integrity checks and security screenings as a form of pre-approval,” McEwen continued. Coun. Hoar also commended councillor Cole for her statements. “I’ve read an awful lot of scientific papers, and the effects of cannabis use on youth under 26 is phenomenal. The long-term effects are sad,” said Hoar. “We all know that youth in our town will manage to get their hands on it if there is store as they get their hands on alcohol even though
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“We’re the ones making the decision and we’re the ones that are going to be taking the brunt.” – Mayco Noël they are not suppose to buy it until they are 19. I feel there are just too many unknowns. The lack of checks and balances. There are a lot of things that need to happen before we can safely have this sort of business in our town,” she said, adding that as a resident of Larch Road she thought the increase in traffic would not be a good idea. Mayor Noël said it was not an easy decision. He thought more public engagement was needed. “I’m right on the fence here. I want to support the applicants because I think it is a good business venture. It’s legal and conforming. And then, there’s that social aspects of what’s going to happen 12 months from now when we do the old ‘I told you so’? We’re the ones making the decision and we’re the ones that are going to be taking the brunt,” said Noël. Applicant Andrew Hanson was unavailable for comment. A second cannabis retail shop ‘Platinum Cannabis’ located on 1972 Peninsula Road between Abbondonza’s Pizza and Vancouver Island Hydroponics was granted the opportunity of another public hearing due to submitting tardy documents. Information regarding the public hearing for ‘Platinum Cannabis’ will be published in upcoming editions of the Westerly.
District of tofino Box 9, 121 Third Street Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
noticE of tAX sALE Pursuant to Section 645 of the Local Government Act notice is hereby given that on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 10:00AM, the Collector shall offer for sale by public auction the following properties if delinquent taxes, plus interest, remain unpaid: roll number
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civic Address 310 Fourth Street
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Lot 2, Plan 27716, DL114
$15,697.93
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Plan VIP59029, DL115, except Plan Fourth Street VIP59030
$169.26
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Lot B, Plan VIP19873, DL115
750 Campbell Street
$48,526.71
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The Wild Pacific Trail’s abundant and breathtaking viewscapes have captured the hearts of residents and visitors and generated an economic goldmine for Ucluelet.
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Wild Pacific Trail celebrates 20 years of awe LAURISSA CEBRYK Special to the Westerly
Twenty years ago, after nearly 16 prior years of dreaming, planning and pitching ideas, the Wild Pacific Trail came to be in the form of the now incredibly popular 2.6 kilometer Amphitrite Lighthouse Loop. Since the humble beginning of Oyster Jim’s hand-built pathways hugging the temperate rainforest of Ucluelet’s coastline, the Wild Pacific Trail now spans eight kilometers of terrain. The Lighthouse Loop alone sees over 100 visitors per hour. Adding to the feat is the fact that the entire expanse of the Wild Pacific Trail was built using strict, green trail building practices designed to preserve and protect the areas it meanders through. Despite the restrictions, or perhaps because of them, the trail manages to be undeniably breathtaking, showcasing the wild and rugged beauty of the untamed elements of the West Coast. While locals already knew Ucluelet for
“The district and community took a leap of faith, trusting in Oyster Jim’s vision for a world class experience.” – Barbara Schramm the hidden, coastal gem it was, the trail finally put Ucluelet on the map as a destination. “The district and community took a leap of faith, trusting in Oyster Jim’s vision for a world class experience,” remembers Wild Pacific Trail Society President Barbara Schramm. “Few believed a trail could be an economic generator but, now, even big city developers are converts to the concept of protecting our pristine coastline with a trail corridor.” The proof of this lies in the stats. Since its creation, TripAdvisor has ranked the Wild Pacific Trail as the top thing to do in Ucluelet, as well as the second best destination for natural
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features and parks on Vancouver Island. It even ranks in the top fifteen on Google for Things to Do on Vancouver Island. While the Amphitrite Lighthouse is where it all began, the trail continued to expand with the dream. There are now a number of popular sections including the Artist Loops, Ancient Cedars Loop and Rocky Bluffs that entice both visitors and locals alike into the shelter of the forest and to rest at viewpoints on the edge of the earth. The endless expansions and improvements have meant that the trail now passes through public, private, federal, provincial, district and Indigenous land, speaking to its importance within the community. The trail truly embodies Oyster Jim’s own statement, “Impossible is what we do.” In fact, the Wild Pacific Trail has grown into a priceless piece of life in Ucluelet. Locals can be found out for a run, a dog walk, or just taking in the beauty of their own home at any one of the numerous, scenic lookouts along
the way. With more traffic and community engagement, invaluable resources have made their way to the Wild Pacific Trail, including fantastic interpretive walks that aim to educate and entertain, as well as even more sustainable trail additions, interpretive signage and the indispensable resources for trail upkeep. Looking forward, the Wild Pacific Trail Society plans to focus on stewardship and environmental education, staying true to their motto, “Inspiration through Nature.” If a stunning, free and ecologically mindful public trail weren’t reason to celebrate enough, the fact that it is turning twenty this year is. The birthday celebration will take place Sept. 28 with room for 200 attendees, fit with live music, fantastic food, trivia, presentations and, of course, cake. Come celebrate and bask in the memories of those who love the trail and made it come to life, weaving its way along the coastline and into the soul of Ucluelet’s community.
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CARE rescues two baby racoons JAMES RODGERS Special to the Westerly
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So, there I am, standing up in a little, beaten-tin boat slowly filling with water, with my dog carrier, long welding gloves and phone on the seat behind me, when a tourist on the dock nearby offers their guidance, “Don’t fall in!” “Thanks,”I sarcastically mutter. Summer’s almost over, right? Fortunately, it was a short paddle to my rocky destination under a pub to rescue a baby raccoon, and I didn’t fall in. However, the guy videoing this odd scene may have preferred that Instagramable outcome. When the already-dented boat clanged against the rocks, the crying baby raccoon, the size of a kitten, started desperately running over the rocks toward me. Her mom had been viciously killed by an off-leash dog two days prior and she obviously needed help. I quickly unloaded the carrier, put the gloves on, and picked her up. I think it was at this point that she realized I was probably the wrong species to be a mother figure and she was having second thoughts.
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With the bright yellow, armlength-long gloves still on, I quickly loaded my new, cute, bandit-looking passenger aboard and paddled over to the dock. After making some quick preparations—setting my phone aside in case I ended up in the drink—I got onto my stomach, hung over the edge of the dock, and pulled out the second crying baby.
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He was quite the wiggler, resulting in his lower region getting a quick plunge. However, he was immediately reunited with his sibling in the carrier and then loaded into the CARE Network van for their next adventure. It’s hard to say what a typical day includes for a local CARE Network volunteer. But, things like scooping up baby raccoons and getting them to professional help is definitely on the list. Fortunately, the pub and marina staff knew who to call (CARE Network, 250-266-WOOF) to help these crying, suffering animals who were also an attractant to predators who we’d like to keep out of our communities (and safe). CARE Network are the local folks who have been helping raccoons, birds and of course dogs and cats, from Ahousaht to Hitacu since 2012. We are neighbours working with neighbours to improve public health, safety and wellbeing for all residents and visitors, whether they have two legs or four, fins or feathers. Facebook. com/coastalanimalrescue. James Rodgers in the Coastal Animal Rescue and Education Network’s co-founder.
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Young Tofino angler wins Fish for the Future ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca
Ten-year-old Tofino local Cohen Ingalls is heading to his first Vancouver Canucks game after landing the largest coho at Willie Mitchell’s third annual catch and release Fish for the Future tournament over the weekend. Ingalls reeled in a 10.31 lb coho on Saturday that stayed atop the tournament’s overall leaderboard through to Sunday’s closing ceremonies where he was crowned champion. “I had an idea it was big. It was flopping all over the place,” Ingalls recounted to the Westerly News after receiving his prize. “When I was reeling it in, the fish was jumping up in the air and just giving me a hard time to catch him. But, I eventually got him onto the net and that was really cool. I knew I caught a huge fish.” It was the first time the young Tofitian had participated in a fishing tournament and he said he had an “awesome” time. “It was really fun,” he said. His first place finish netted Ingall first pick of an impressive list of 10 available prizes, including a signed Carey Price jersey, an Atleo Air Rainforest River Package and a yoga and lunch experience for four at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort. Ingalls picked a Vancouver Canucks package that included four tickets to a game, access to the fan zone and dinner for four at Vancouver’s Nightingale Restaurant. Rhea Reimer took top place in the women’s division with a 10.11 lb coho and Shaun Ingalls took the top prize in the men’s division with a 9.55 lb coho. The event celebrated an infusion of young fishers this year reaching out to the next generation of stewardship-minded anglers by making participation free for anyone 12 and under. The kids’ division had a strong showing with Cohen taking the tournament’s overall top spot and Mila Besson reeling in a 10.11 lb second place winner. Six-year-old Eno Renna caught his first fish ever, a 9.06 lb coho that placed him fourth on the kids’ leader board. “It was definitely an exciting weekend and I thank the Tofino Resort and Marina for putting on such an awesome
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Fish for the Future event host and ambassador Matt Dawson cheers alongside the tournament’s winner Cohen Ingalls on Sunday.
“It’s about our children and the next generation.” – Willie Mitchell event,” Eno’s dad Rob Renna told the Westerly. He added that, along with a Sturgeon Fishing prize package that includes a one-night stay at The Burrard and two round-trip flights from Tofino to Vancouver, his son gained an exciting experience and a better understanding of salmon populations and habitats. “It’s amazing that the kids were included. It’s for the watershed and we’re protecting it for them and they get that connection to the water and to the natural beauty out here. I think it’s a great thing that they’re getting stoked on what it is to fish out here and to experience that,” he said adding the tournament’s catch and release angle and philanthropic cause created valuable opportunities to teach local kids like Eno about sus-
tainability and respect. “We talked about how catch and release is important because it leaves the fish in there to spawn back up the rivers and the money we raised to fix the watersheds and do the restoration work directly correlates to salmon coming back so they’ll actually be able to fish in the future.” The Fish for the Future tournament was launched by Tofino Resort and Marina owner and former Vancouver Canuck defenceman Willie Mitchell in 2017 and, from its inception, all money raised has gone directly to local salmon restoration and enhancement efforts. “Thank you for doing the right thing for the salmon today. On behalf of everyone, thank you for being super respectful of that process,” Mitchell told a jubilant crowd at Sunday’s closing ceremonies. “We can all feel proud.” To supplement the event’s fundraising reach, Mitchell launched a Fish for the Future Foundation earlier this year and announced that, with the weekend’s tourney proceeds, the Foundation is up to $52,000 raised, promising the dollars
would “grow our bandwidth in the sense that we start to actually make tangible changes.” The Foundation is being managed in partnership with the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust and the Tofino Resort and Marina’s ownership team—Mitchell, Andrew Purdy and Daniel Hamhuis—kicked it off by donating $20,000. “Someone needs to fight for wild salmon,” Mitchell told the Westerly News after Sunday’s celebration. “The ocean has given me, in my life, so much. It’s been my healing grounds; my therapeutic place. So, for me, it’s engaging people into that marine ecosystem, having respect for it and, hopefully, they walk away with the same balance that the ocean has given me.” Mitchell has quickly established himself as a consistent and passionate salmon advocate on the West Coast since purchasing the Tofino Resort and Marina in 2016. “It’s one of the most cool spots on the planet, but it’s also, after living here and learning, actually in trouble. I don’t want to be doom-and-gloom, but the
reality is there’s not a lot of Chinook salmon in Clayoquot Sound when it [historically] supported tens of thousands,” he said. “At the end of the day, we want to educate people that it’s okay to let them swim away once in a while and not keep every one. So, we do that and raise money and support other great organizations in the Sound, whether it’s outmigration research, restoration work or salmon enhancement on specific systems. That’s what it’s about. It’s important. That’s why we’re doing this.” He said it was great to see the family-friendly vibe created by allowing kids to compete for free and added he hopes to build partnerships with local schools to get more youth involved and engaged. “This is who it’s about. It’s about our children and the next generation,” he said, adding he was ecstatic to see Eno Renna land his first fish. “That just made me feel so warm,” he said. He also cherished a moment with his own son Paxton who was able to hook a fish before learning a valuable lesson. “My son, today, who’s two and a half learned the definition of a knucklebuster,” he said. “At two and a half, obviously, you’re holding the rod for him, but he can wind a single action reel. The coho went the other way and wrapped his knuckles pretty hard. It was an awesome moment that certainly I will never forget and I tend to think he’ll remember that as well.” He hopes to see all fisheries investigate and embrace methods to reduce their impacts. “All of us have to look at what we’re doing. It’s easy to point fingers the other way, but I think what we need to do is look at what our impacts are and try to limit those,” he said. “Sport fishing isn’t going away. It’s a beautiful comradery as you can see here with the families…We’re just trying to teach about better practices and respect.” Anyone interested in supporting the Fish for the Future Foundation is encouraged to visit clayoquotbiosphere. org/fish-for-the-future-fund and more information about the foundation can be found at tofinoresortandmarina. com/fish-for-the-future.
Cumberland joins Tofino in fight against plastics MIKE CHOUINARD mike.chouinard@comoxvalleyrecord.com
The Village of Cumberland had only just brought in its single-use plastic ban this summer when the B.C. Court of Appeal struck down an attempt by the City of Victoria’s similar ban. In response to the resulting uncertainty for local governments around the status of single-use plastic bans, Cumberland is collaborating with Tofino and other communities to make a response to the provincial government about proposed amendments to the recycling regulations.
Kaelin Chambers, the economic development officer for Cumberland, provided a report to council at the Sept. 9 meeting in order for the community to figure out its next steps in light of the court decision. On July 1, the Village adopted the single-use ban on July 1 in order to reduce plastic waste, such as bags and straws, in the community. On July 11 though, the Court of Appeal struck down the Victoria bylaw because, as the bylaw’s intent was environmental rather than business or commercial, the city had overstepped its bounds and
should have sought approval from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, as it has jurisdiction over the environment. “We should’ve sought provincial support in implementing the bylaw,” Chambers told council. “Essentially, we’re not regulating business use, we’re regulating environmental interests, so it didn’t actually test the fitness of the bylaw. It was more about the adoption process.” After the court decision, the Province said it would review its recycling regulations. Council was asked to con-
sider a motion for the Village to take part in a joint submission with other communities, spearheaded by Squamish and Tofino, to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The Village received a letter from Mayor Josie Osborne of Tofino and Mayor Karen Elliott of Squamish. “It is our hope that the voices of local governments will be stronger together,” Osborne and Elliott state in their letter. The plan now is for these communities to share their experiences over the bylaw and avoid a situation where all of them have to spend money on
any court costs that result because of the issue. Chambers highlighted some other issues the process can clarify, beyond the bylaw and the need for consultation, such as prioritizing reduction and reuse over recycling or disposing items, local authority limits, stepped or phased regulation, acknowledging each community may tackle the issue differently and extended producer responsibility for waste. “I figure if we don’t recycle it in the Valley, people shouldn’t be allowed to sell it or provide it as packaging to their products,” he said.
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Then, with the help of Race Rocks Eco-Guardians in the lighthouse acting as “eyes in the sky,” the team was able to spot the sea lion in some kelp and remove the plastic band that had cut into the animal’s neck approximately 2 inches. A release from Ocean Wise said “the depth and severity of the wound indicated that the plastic had been there for some time.” Team members tagged the sea lion’s flippers so if there are further reports about it rescuers will be able to identify the animal. To date, rescue centre staff have rescued over 20 entangled sea lions. B.C. surveys have documented hundreds more entangled sea lions in recent years, the release said, with some of the worst plastic offenders being ghost gear, including nets and ropes, and discarded trash such as the plastic packing bands used in packaging and shipping, which ensnare animals.
Bulldogs improve to 3-0 After picking up a 2-1 win against the Nanaimo Clippers on Saturday, Sept. 21, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs are now 3-0 at home in the 2019-20 season. Bulldogs’ forward Mitch Deelstra opened scoring 15:44 into the first period, assisted by Dawson Tritt and Ryan Doolin. Deelstra added his second of the game at 12:19 in the second with a power play marker, assisted by Jimmy Rayhill. Nanaimo cut the lead in half with a goal in the last minutes of the third period, but the Bulldogs held on to take the game. Bulldogs’ goaltender Jackson Glassford made 35 saves in the effort, picking up his second win of the season, while Deelstra took the league lead in goals. Although the team is undefeated at home, the Bulldogs are 3-4 on the season. Next weekend is an extended roadtrip, with games in Prince George, Chilliwack and Coquitlam, followed by the BCHL showcase in Chilliwack. The Bulldogs will be at home again on Oct. 5 as they host the Cowichan Valley Capitals..”
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CARE Network elated with $30K donation from Ocean Outfitters for animal hospital NORA O’MALLEY nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca
Coastal Animal Rescue and Education (CARE) Network is one step closer to opening a regional animal shelter thanks to a $30,000 donation from Tofino-based adventure tour operator Ocean Outfitters. Since CARE launched their fundraising campaign in April 2019, the non-profit has raised about $65,000 for a new animal care facility and shelter located near the Tofino-Long Beach Airport. James Rodgers, CARE Network executive director, said the generous boost from Ocean Outfitters is earmarked for shelter fencing, which includes kennel runs and an electrified perimeter fence to keep wildlife passing through the area at a safe distance. “Ocean Outfitters is very committed to keeping wildlife in the region safe and this new shelter facility as a key regional resource to that overall plan,” said Rodgers. Ocean Outfitters general manager Ocean Shine spoke about mitigating wildlife conflict. “Eight to 10 per cent of visitors bring their dogs here meaning 80,000 to 100,000 visiting dogs per year,” said Shine. “Dogs attract wolves and keep wolves in the area. Dogs on and off leash disturb shorebirds. We have been helping to facilitate a large carnivore co-existence plan for the area. We wanted to support this facility because it is one piece of a regional plan to mitigate the negative
“There has been an overwhelming outpouring of community support both financial and volunteer hours.” – James Rodgers
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Ocean Outfitters team members present CARE Network’s executive director James Rodgers, right, with a huge donation to keep dogs, wolves, bears, shorebirds and all other members of the West Coast’s wildlife population safe. impacts of local and visiting dogs to a fragile environment,” she said. CARE Network teamed up with Bob Hansen, the Pacific Rim’s WildSafeBC co-ordinator, to design and install the perimeter fencing. Together, they brought in an expert in electric fencing for wildlife deterrents to help with the project.
“We had a look at the site and came up with a design that met [CARE’s] needs and I think that will be quite effective in safeguarding wildlife and preventing wildlife conflicts,” said Hansen. “The location of this new facility, which is a really a great development for the region, is in a spot that
has a history of quite a significant level of wildlife activity both bears and wolves,” he said. CARE’s new West Coast animal shelter and care facility will temporarily house injured, ill, neglected and stray dogs, cats and other animals in need. A veterinary exam room is also planned.
The fenced facility, notes Rodgers, is a step forward for wildlife as it will allow CARE to also provide a dog daycare service so that folks recreating at the local beaches, parks and trails, have access to a fun, off-leash option for their dog(s) without negatively impacting the area’s wildlife. Rodgers said they are hoping to have the perimeter fencing installed by November. A few months ago, he purchased two ATCO trailers from Northern, AB, which will act as temporary kennel runs and exam rooms. Ahoy Bags donated 10 sails for CARE to use as tarps over the kennel runs. “There has been an overwhelming outpouring of community support both financial and volunteer hours,” said Rodgers, adding that the new facility is an “off the-grid animal shelter” equipped with solar panels and propane for heat. And in the event of a tsunami, the facility is located on high ground. To keep an eye on new developments, visit CARE Network’s Facebook page.
West Coast’s living wage highest in B.C. despite drop ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca
The West Coast’s living wage has dropped for the first time since it began being calculated in 2015, but not all residents are experiencing the savings. The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust’s recently released 2019 living wage calculation is $19.63 per hour, down from 2017’s figure of $20.11. The provincial government’s efforts to reduce childcare costs are being heralded as the primary cause for decreases in living wages across B.C., though access remains an issue locally. “The provincial government’s investments in child care have greatly improved affordability and quality of life for families in Clayoquot Sound, however many local families cannot access licensed child care services, including after-school care, due to lack of spaces,” CBT executive director Rebecca Hurwitz said through a media release.
The living wage is calculated based on a family of two parents each working 35 hours a week and two children—ages 4 and 7. The hourly rate represents what each of those parents need to be earning in order to cover their basic expenses. “The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust calculates the living wage every two years as a means of supporting a vital regional conversation about affordability, quality of life and income inequality,” CBT program coordinator Faye Missar told the Westerly News. She said the calculation is a helpful tool for identifying and highlighting factors that might be driving the cost of living higher. “For example, over the last three years, it’s been housing, food and childcare that are the top three local expenses,” she said. “So, we can look at raising awareness around why the cost is so high and what can be done at the different government levels to reduce those costs.”
She said the provincial government’s childcare investments have decreased living wages across B.C., but added that rising housing and food costs have played an integral role in the Tofino-Ucluelet area having the highest living wage in the province this year. “Of all the communities that undertake a living wage calculation, ours is the highest,” she said. “We were lower than Vancouver and Victoria for the past couple of years, now we surpassed them both, which is largely to do with our housing costs.” She said West Coast families are saving up to $11,000 a year on childcare costs compared to 2017, but households that don’t require childcare saw their living wage go up. “This is great for families that have kids in childcare on the West Coast however, for everyone else, we know their living wage has increased and the cost of living is continuing to increase. So, we need to encourage investment in housing and transportation, pub-
lic transit, food, those types of areas where we can support other family types,” she said. “For different family types, single people, seniors, family households without children or with older children that aren’t in childcare, their cost of living hasn’t decreased… Our living wage would have been $2.84 higher per hour had these provincial childcare investments not been made.” She said housing costs are a primary concern, with the average rental cost of a three-bedroom unit in Tofino and Ucluelet skyrocketing by nearly 50 per cent since 2017. “Just for comparison’s sake, in Vancouver, their rental costs went up 7.5 per cent,” she said. “Our rental housing costs are increasing steeply” Local food costs remain high as well, with the report suggesting West Coasters are spending 12 per cent more for their groceries than their neighbours in Port Alberni. That gap is exacerbated by a lack of accessibility, with only two of the West Coast’s eight com-
munities having adequate access to healthy food, according to the report. Missar acknowledged that many local employers likely cannot afford to pay their staff the living wage wage, but said they could be strong advocates for change. “It’s a two pronged approach. Yes, we want more employers to come to the table and pay a living wage but, at the same time, we recognize that because our cost of living is so high that’s a barrier to small business, especially, to step up and commit to pay a living wage to all employees,” she said. “So, while we’re trying to encourage employers, at the same time the onus is really on levels of government to make good public policy decisions and make investments in areas such as housing, transportation, food and healthcare…I believe that local employers can help to advocate and that they are a really strong voice to government in terms of reducing costs.”
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 People have been asking for your input at every turn, Leo. You probably can use a break. It’s fine to step aside and let someone else handle things.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a change of scenery can be just what you need to infuse a new energy into your life. New opportunities can bring about a different perspective and attitude.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Your professional life could use a shake-up, Libra. You just aren’t sure if that means taking a break for a little bit or going on the hunt for a new position entirely.
A houseful of guests is one way to put you on the spot and showcase how you are the consummate host/hostess, Sagittarius. Embrace the party full force.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Are you ready for your long to-do list, Capricorn? Because those tasks are lining up and waiting for your finishing touches. Delegate a little, but don’t shy away from hard work.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even though you are often a fountain of good information, sometimes the delivery leaves something to be desired. Watch your tone and filter for your audience.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, it may be good to have a close friend or family member in your corner this week. Some news could surprise you.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER 26 Serena Williams, Athlete (38) SEPTEMBER 27 Arielle Vandenberg, Model (33) SEPTEMBER 28 Naomi, Watts, Actress (51)
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ONE LAST COMEDY FESTIVAL, Thursday, Sept. 26 in Ucluelet’s ANAF. Saturday, Sept. 28 in Tofino’s Clayoquot Theatre., Show begins at 6:30pm featuring performances from Holly M. Brinkman, Dion Arnold, Jon Bennett. $20/Ticket, $30 for 2 shows, $40 for the full pass.Tickets at the door or on Octopusevents.ca. SHORELINE EXPLORE WALK, Friday, Sept. 27. 11am-12:30pm at the Kwistis Visitor Centre. Walk Wick Beach with a Parks Canada interpreters and find out what creatures do live there, and how they live there. Free, no pets. RAINFOREST MUSHROOM WALK Sunday, Sept. 29. Meet at 10am at the Amphitrite Lighthouse at the Wild Pacific Trail. This is a unique opportunity to explore mushrooms and plants with expert Andy MacKinnon. Co-author of best-selling books like “Plants of BC”, Andy has a vast scope of knowledge and an entertaining sense of humour. SENIORS FALL FORUM Monday, Sept. 30. 10am – 1pm at the UCC. Update on the age friendly plan, guest speakers, gift bags and a catered lunch! RSVP by Friday to westcoastseniors@ wccrs.ca. MOVIE NIGHT, Monday, Sept. 30. ‘ECHO IN THE CANYON’ (PG). Doors at 7:15pm show at 8 in the Clayoqot Theatre. A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.’s Laurel Canyon. Tickets $8.
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ongoing WEST COAST AA GROUP, Mondays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. 1663 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet. ADULT REC SOCCER Mondays, 7-9pm at USS gym. $2 drop-in. UCLUELET ALANON GROUP, Wednesdays, 7:30pm. 1663 Peninsula Rd. KARAOKE AT THE LEGION, Wednesdays, 10pm to 1am Tofino Legion. BADMINTON, Sundays, 7-9pm. USS Gym. $2 drop-in. DARTS, Fridays, 7pm. Tofino Legion. DARTS, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the ANAF in Ucluelet. $3. FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION DAY, Tuesdays, 1-3pm at the Seaplane Base.
Join the Wild Pacific Trail Society at the Ucluelet Community Centre on Saturday from 6:30-9:30 for a gala event celebrating a great trail and the people who are at the heart of our community’s success story. Cash bar opens at 6:30pm. Music from “Left at the Junction”, gourmet appetizers served by Blue Room, and beautiful displays from our partners. Formal presentations from 7:158:15pm featuring “Walking on the Edge - the dream continues” video premiere. Admission is free. Due to limited space, please register at www.eventbrite.com.
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The Tofino Housing Corporation and Catalyst would like to invite members of the public to review the proposal, provide feedback, and answer any questions regarding the project. Date: September 30, 2019 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Location: Tofino Council Chambers, 380 Campbell Street For more information, please see www.tofinohousingcorp.ca
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