Friday, December 22, 2017
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Dec 14 Council Meeting
Please find below links to the December 14th Council meeting agenda.
This agenda includes the following items:
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Proposed TELUS Cell Tower at 1440 Pacific Rim Highway
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Proposal from the CARE Network to provide animal control services
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Zoning Amendment Application for 210 Neil Street
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Official Community Plan Amendment from Woodsmere Holdings Corp. at 825 Campbell Street
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Special Event Applications for the Love Your Beach Cleanups and Polar Bear Swim
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Main Street Phase 3 Design
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Council and Public appointments to District and External Advisory Bodies
And more. Please review the full agenda package for details.
Monday, December 4, 2017
Tofino Fire Story
https://www.westerlynews.ca/news/tofino-family-displaced-after-house-fire/
You can donate financial support at the office at the Coop grocery store.
Another way to help:
https://www.gofundme.com/milliken-house-fire-fund
You can donate financial support at the office at the Coop grocery store.
Another way to help:
https://www.gofundme.com/milliken-house-fire-fund
Friday, November 17, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Friday, November 3, 2017
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Container Village
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Monday, September 25, 2017
Friday, September 8, 2017
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Ecolodge : Dormitory or Bed and Breakfast ?
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Friday, August 11, 2017
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Friday, August 4, 2017
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Water Restrictions
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
STAGE
2 -
WATER
RESTRICTIONS
IN EFFECT AUGUST 3, 2017
All visitors and
residents
of
the
District
of
Tofino
are
advised
that
Stage
2 water
restrictions
are
in
effect
until
further notice.
During Stage 2:
Outdoor
watering of lawns, gardens, trees and landscaped areas is prohibited
except for the watering of food plants by hand-held hose with an
automatic shut-off mechanism or hand-held
canister as follows:
Odd
numbered civic addresses may water on Monday and Thursday between the
hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; and
Even
numbered civic addresses may water on Tuesday and Friday between the
hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
All
other outdoor use of water is prohibited except to the minimum extent
to remove salt water and provide basic hygienic cleaning.
For clarity, filling or refilling of hot tubs is prohibited.
District of Tofino Water Use and Conservation Bylaw 1224, 2016
District of Tofino Office
(T)
250.725.3229
Friday, July 21, 2017
War On Vacation Rentals Has Failed !!
https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals?swLat=49.108188717908504&swLong=-125.88815987042238&neLat=49.122205539279044&neLong=-125.8764010661011&q=tofino&zoom=15®ion=1&searchTermContext=a0e80942-00c5-4386-8b0d-0ee16f2efef7&sleeps=2-plus
https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/canada/british-columbia/islands/vancouver-island/tofino/chesterman-beach?Property+Type=Condo&searchTermContext=c9cc5e08-aa3d-4706-9332-749f7708641b
For all the hype about how Tofino is cracking down on Vacation Rentals ......a quick search shows it is business as usual. Lots of listings at South Chestermans and Shore.
https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/canada/british-columbia/islands/vancouver-island/tofino/chesterman-beach?Property+Type=Condo&searchTermContext=c9cc5e08-aa3d-4706-9332-749f7708641b
For all the hype about how Tofino is cracking down on Vacation Rentals ......a quick search shows it is business as usual. Lots of listings at South Chestermans and Shore.
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Monday, July 10, 2017
Sunday, July 9, 2017
New Residential Development
A new subdivision is going in on Gibson Street between Shelter and the school.
No word yet on if Vacation Rentals will be permitted in this new neighbourhood. Good spot for families as it is a short walk to the school.
http://www.gibsonheights.com/
No word yet on if Vacation Rentals will be permitted in this new neighbourhood. Good spot for families as it is a short walk to the school.
http://www.gibsonheights.com/
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Friday, June 2, 2017
Friday, May 19, 2017
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Vacation Rental Story
http://fusion.net/this-womans-job-is-to-hunt-down-illegal-airbnb-hosts-1793861667
While Tofino's crackdown on illegal vacation rentals has fizzled , other areas actually enforce their bylaws.
While Tofino's crackdown on illegal vacation rentals has fizzled , other areas actually enforce their bylaws.
Monday, April 17, 2017
NDP Tax Proposal
B.C.’s New Democrats are promising to
impose a tax on property speculators who don’t pay income tax in the
province, which the party says will be more effective than a levy on
foreign buyers introduced last year by the Liberal government.
The
NDP tax, announced Thursday in the party’s campaign platform, would put
a 2-per-cent tax on homes of people whose tax returns indicate they pay
little or no taxes in British Columbia.This would put an additional $60,000 in taxes on a foreign owned house valued at 3 million dollars or an additional $10,000 in taxes on a $500,000 condo.
What effect, if any, would this have on the Tofino real estate market ? NDP are currently slightly ahead in the polls.......
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Locals can't get parking passes but offshore residents can.
http://www.westerlynews.ca/news/no-break-for-locals-on-parking-limits-in-tofino/
For some reason council thinks it is great for non-residents to get parking passes but in many cases locals can't park in front of their own homes.A hippie growing weed up the inlet can park as long as he/she wants with an offshore pass but a local can't use the same parking spot.When I go to Vancouver, I don't get free parking because I don't live there.
Greg Blanchettes says “I definitely think that the ultimate goal here, and sooner rather than later, should be, ‘Your car gets parked on your property when it’s not in use.’' Why does this not apply if you don't live here ?
Almost all cities in BC with parking issues provide passes for local parking.Tofino has it completely backwards and provides passes only if you don't live here !!!
This is just another part of Council's war on locals.Next election vote for candidates that will defend local rights instead of turning the town into one big amusement park.
For some reason council thinks it is great for non-residents to get parking passes but in many cases locals can't park in front of their own homes.A hippie growing weed up the inlet can park as long as he/she wants with an offshore pass but a local can't use the same parking spot.When I go to Vancouver, I don't get free parking because I don't live there.
Greg Blanchettes says “I definitely think that the ultimate goal here, and sooner rather than later, should be, ‘Your car gets parked on your property when it’s not in use.’' Why does this not apply if you don't live here ?
Almost all cities in BC with parking issues provide passes for local parking.Tofino has it completely backwards and provides passes only if you don't live here !!!
This is just another part of Council's war on locals.Next election vote for candidates that will defend local rights instead of turning the town into one big amusement park.
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Friday, March 17, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Short Term Rental License Rates and Fines
Friday, February 17, 2017
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Vacation Rental Cancellations
While some vacation rental providers are cancelling bookings to conform with the District of Tofino's bylaws others continue to book illegal vacation rentals .
- Name of Inquirer: xxxxxxx
- E-mail Address: xxxxx@ORANGE.FR
- Phone Number: 610xxxxx
- Check In Date: 2017-08-16
- Check Out Date: 2017-08-20
- Number of Adults: 4
- Number of Children: 1
- Lodging Search Type(s): Vacation Rentals & Guest Houses, Inns & B&Bs
- Further details/comments:
hello
we are looking for an accomodation for 5 people, 2 adults 3 kids 17/15 and 8 years old, we would like if possible to have a flat with a kitchen. thank you for helping us as our booking on airbnb was savagely cancelled
I was easily able to link to many illegal vacation rentals through the Tourism Tofino website.This includes units at South Chestermans and The Shore.
Is the District of Tofino really going to enforce their bylaws ? People booking at vacation rentals through links provided by Tourism Tofino have reasonable cause to believe that everything is legitimate. Many illegal units are already booked for the summer. It is starting to look like a high stakes game of chicken between the District of Tofino and some vacation rental operators. Collateral damage will include the reputation of Tofino if hundreds of summer bookings are cancelled.
This weekend many illegal vacation rental units were full and the losers were those who cancelled bookings to conform with the District of Tofino's bylaws.So far the District has shown that it is willing to do absolutely nothing.
- Name of Inquirer: xxxxxxx
- E-mail Address: xxxxx@ORANGE.FR
- Phone Number: 610xxxxx
- Check In Date: 2017-08-16
- Check Out Date: 2017-08-20
- Number of Adults: 4
- Number of Children: 1
- Lodging Search Type(s): Vacation Rentals & Guest Houses, Inns & B&Bs
- Further details/comments:
hello
we are looking for an accomodation for 5 people, 2 adults 3 kids 17/15 and 8 years old, we would like if possible to have a flat with a kitchen. thank you for helping us as our booking on airbnb was savagely cancelled
I was easily able to link to many illegal vacation rentals through the Tourism Tofino website.This includes units at South Chestermans and The Shore.
Is the District of Tofino really going to enforce their bylaws ? People booking at vacation rentals through links provided by Tourism Tofino have reasonable cause to believe that everything is legitimate. Many illegal units are already booked for the summer. It is starting to look like a high stakes game of chicken between the District of Tofino and some vacation rental operators. Collateral damage will include the reputation of Tofino if hundreds of summer bookings are cancelled.
This weekend many illegal vacation rental units were full and the losers were those who cancelled bookings to conform with the District of Tofino's bylaws.So far the District has shown that it is willing to do absolutely nothing.
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Friday, February 10, 2017
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Monday, February 6, 2017
Friday, February 3, 2017
Thursday, February 2, 2017
DISTRICT OF TOFINO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, Municipal Office 2017-February-07 at 10:00 AM AGENDA
DISTRICT OF TOFINO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chamber, Municipal Office
2017-February-07 at 10:00 AM
AGENDA
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1.
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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2.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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3.
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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3.1
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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 24, 2017
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4.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
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5.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
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6.
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DELEGATIONS
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6.1
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Delegation
request from Ed Kry and Betty Wilson, Strata Council members, South
Chesterman Beach Homes, regarding the Zoning Amendment Application of
South Chesterman Beach Homes - 1383 Thornberg Crescent
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6.2
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Delegation
request from Madelaine Kelly, Margot Theriault, Michael Frey, Tom
Olson, The Shore Owners Group regarding the Zoning Amendment Application
for The Shore - 368 Main Steet
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7.
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CORRESPONDENCE
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7.1
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Correspondence from Clayoquot Biosphere Trust regarding 2017 Biosphere Research Award
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7.2
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Correspondence from L.Hartzell regarding Short Term Rentals at The Shore
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8.
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REPORTS TO COUNCIL
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9.
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BYLAWS
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10.
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BUSINESS INITIATED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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11.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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12.
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QUESTION PERIOD
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13.
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CLOSED SESSION
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14.
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RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
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15.
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ADJOURNMENT
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February 7, 2017
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Regular Council Agenda
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Saturday, January 28, 2017
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Tofinonews Sewer Story From 2009
Friday Dec.11,2009
A group of concerned citizens met with Dale Wall, Deputy Minister for Community Services (formerly Municipal Affairs ) to see if something could be done to avert the approaching sewer crisis. It was a very positive meeting and it is hoped that Council and staff will work with constituents in a co-operative manner to get some acceptable grant applications in......Please lobby your council to make this a priority.....
Monday, January 16, 2017
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Saturday, January 7, 2017
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