Region’s Real Estate Prices Drop By Westcoaster.ca Staff
TOFINO — The average price of a single-family home in the Port Alberni region dropped by two percent since February 2009, according to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.
Tourist Centre Contractor Chosen? By Mike Carter
Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce
A Nanaimo firm, Georgia View Ventures, will be the general contractor for the chamber’s new Visitor Centre building.
Tugboat Owner Tried To Buy Sex Off Girl By Keven Drews
TOFINO — A well-known tugboat operator pleaded guilty in Tofino provincial court Monday to trying to buy sex off a 15-year-old girl and operating one of his vessels while impaired.
Tofino’s Emergency Officials Thank Volunteers Editor
Following the lifting of the tsunami advisory, the district would like to thank the Tofino Volunteer Fire Department’s fire chief, Chris Ledger, and his team of volunteer firefighters for their dedication and hard work in ensuring public safety.
North Chesterman Work Won’t Harm Hummingbirds By Keven Drews
TOFINO — Work’s yet to begin on the new North Chesterman Beach parking lot, and, already, municipal staff have taken steps to ensure the safety of nesting hummingbirds.
Tofino North America’s Top Surf Town By Keven Drews
TOFINO — TOFINO — North America’s best surf town is on Vancouver Island, according to an influential U.S. outdoor magazine.
Police Crack Down On Impaired Drivers By Westcoaster.ca Staff
TOFINO — Twice as many people have been busted for impaired driving during the RCMP’s most-recent fiscal year.
Tofino Volunteers Greet Thousands At Olympics By Keven Drews
RICHMOND, B.C. — Thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, of Olympic visitors got a glimpse of Tofino’s economy and culture over the past few days.
World’s Top Ethnobiologists Coming To Tofino By Keven Drews
TOFINO — Hundreds of experts who study the relationship between people and the biological world are coming to Tofino May 9 to May 14.
Police Probe Surfer Dispute By Keven Drews
TOFINO — Police are recommending charges against a 25-year-old man following an alleged assault against a female sparked by wave-riding etiquette.
Tofino Releases Names Of DCC Group By Keven Drews
TOFINO — Members of Tofino council picked seven members of a Development Cost Charge Bylaw Review Focus Group during an in camera meeting Tuesday.
B.C. Legislature Sits Tuesday By Dirk Meissner
The Canadian Press
VICTORIA — The B.C. government will return to the legislature Tuesday for a three-day, pre-Olympics political warm-up that includes a throne speech and a historic visit in the legislature from the prime minister.
Local Wrestlers Prove Their Mettle In Port Alberni By Westcoaster.ca Staff
UCLUELET — High school and elementary wrestlers turned in some impressive performances at this weekend’s Alberni Invitational Wrestling Tournament.
Thieves Strike Local Businesses By Westcoaster.ca Staff
TOFINO — Members of the Tofino RCMP are looking for individuals who are responsible for thefts from two separate businesses in January.
The Green Bottom Line By Kimberly Johnston Raincoast Education Society
Making “green” business decisions is good not only for the environment; it’s good for a business’ bottom line.
Olympic Hopefuls Are On The Island By Dirk Meissner The Canadian Press
COURTENAY, B.C. – Jean Paul Richard looks up into the fog and starts talking into his collar.
Wiwchar Reaches New Peak PORT ALBERNI – Well-known local reporter and media personality David Wiwchar has taken the helm at 93.3 The PEAK.
Joe Martin stands beside a canoe he carved in this May 2009 photo. Martin will show off his talents inside Tofino's B.C. Street pavilion at the Richmond O Zone this February. (Keven Drews Photo)
PORT ALBERNI – Well-known local reporter and media personality David Wiwchar has taken the helm at 93.3 The PEAK.
