Joseph Henry Burgess Killed in New Mexico

Joseph Henry Burgess, prime suspect in the murder of a young couple of students in 1972, was killed in a shootout with the police four decades later in New Mexico, according to The Province. The late Burgess was believed to have murdered a young couple in their sleep on a...

Truce called in logging dispute

Great news today!  I hope this truce turns into real plans for real economic value through keeping the trees on their trunks, in their pristine forests.  "A two-week truce has been called to cool a...

Ultimatum issued over Clayoquot Sound

The media is now reporting every other day on this issue.  August 2nd in Tofino is the first demonstration planned.  I still cannot believe we are in 2008 and still dealing with these issues.  Sad...

Where the mould grows - Clayoquot Sound First Nations poor housing conditions

This is what the First Nations of Clayoquot Sound are facing, high unemployment, poor housing conditions and little hope.  With logging and mining about to begin, resource extraction is looked to as the ways...

Wolf Attacks Dog in Park

Pacific Rim National Park, Vancouver Island, CanadaWolves are making a comeback on Vancouver Island.  It is generally agreed that a healthy wolf population helps keep the deer and elk population healthy too.  In fact, they have been so successful in recent years...

Massive Search On For Missing Boy

I can't imagine what the parents are going through and the young lad!  Tofino is as beautiful as it is dangerous.  I hope they find him quick, it is getting dark.  By The Canadian Press and...

Tourism Changing The Town

Tofino and Ucluelet are two small towns located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada.  They are in the traditional territory of the First Nations people, the Nuu-chah-nulth.  The modern towns...

Doctor Shortage Threatens Tofino General Hospital Closure Tofino British Colu...

"The Tofino General Hospital is facing an impending doctor shortage which may result in either the closure of the hospital or the reduction of services."

Tofino: The Greatest Little Northwest Surf Spot

Recently I have discovered that place which poets adore and singers sing; a place of relaxation and discovery.  Tofino is a small town on the West coast of Vancouver Island in British Colombia Canada.  It is a...

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