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The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council newspaper — covering the Indigenous communities of Clayoquot Sound and the west coast of Vancouver Island since 1974.
July 29, 2026
West Coast Trail hikers find solace at Nitinaht Crabshack amid ‘freak’ July rainstorm
Carl and Shelley Edgar operate Nitinat Wilderness Charters and Crabshack, located in the middle of the West Coast Trail (WCT) on the south side of Nitinaht Narr
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July 28, 2026
Tofino’s tourism board, council and business leaders join Tla-o-qui-aht in fight against mineral exploration
Letters of support are stacking up for Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and their fight to protect Clayoquot Sound from mineral exploration. Tourism Tofino’s board of
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July 28, 2026
Scientists look to rebuild sea star population after discovering cause of wasting syndrome
Now that the cause of the global destruction of sea stars has been discovered, researchers hope to rebuild the species to attain great ecological balance in Pac
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July 24, 2026
Concerns brew that Etsy fur ban could impact Indigenous artisans
A First Nations chief in Newfoundland and Labrador is calling on the popular online marketplace Etsy to reverse an upcoming ban on the sale of natural fur produ
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July 23, 2026
Has Tofino reached a tipping point? Small business owner questions sustainability after absorbing 32 per cent commercial property tax hike
Established Tofino business owner Karen Brodie has proudly operated a day spa and wellness facility at The Shore building on Main Street for over a decade. But
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July 22, 2026
Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' members track down Aaron Gunn for ‘tough conversation’ during MP’s visit to remote community
Two Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' members approached Aaron Gunn during the MP’s recent visit to Kyuquot to have a “tough conversation” with the MP about his p
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July 20, 2026
Cheers to 100 years: Tofino Legion celebrates its 100th birthday
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 65 in Tofino, B.C. marked its 100th anniversary with a pancake breakfast and cake-cutting on July 17. The organization that
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July 17, 2026
Nuu-chah-nulth teen plays with Tyees squad at provincial lacrosse tournament
Jaxxon Gallic was pleased he was able to participate in a provincial lacrosse tournament recently. But Gallic, a member of Hupačasath First Nation, wishes more
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July 16, 2026
West Coast General gradually reopens its ICU
After being closed for half a year, the West Coast General’s ICU is now partially open, with hope to become fully operational once new staff assume their roles
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July 15, 2026
Young man remembered as court hearing commences
The preliminary hearing began today for a murder case in Port Alberni Law Courts, attracting dozens of family members who want justice for a 20-year-old man who
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July 15, 2026
Coastal Fire Centre implements campfire ban
Effective at 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 16 campfires will be prohibited throughout the southern and central Vancouver Island. Announced by the Coastal Fire Centr
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July 14, 2026
Paddle to Nisqually: Northern group pushes off from Ahousaht
Two Ahousaht dugout canoes and a support boat pushed off the shores of Flores Island in Clayoquot Sound on Monday morning (July 13) around 10 a.m. and by 6:20 p
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