cox bay rock wall pic

Cox Bay Rock Walls April6,2010

Sad to see new rock walls going up at Cox Bay.....what was one of the most beautiful beaches on the coast is rapidly becoming one of the ugliest.....while many communities are moving towards innovative forms of erosion control , three of the resorts on Cox Bay are utilizing techniques right out of the Stone Age !!! Please check www.greenshores.ca for modern erosion control methods......Greenshores had made a presentation to Tofino District a couple of years ago...too bad these resorts didn't pay attention to the recommendations.......

Many surfers and beachcombers have noticed the changes to the beachscape at Cox Bay......perhaps it is just coincidence that this has happened at the same time as the rock walls have gone up. Extensive erosion has been noted at the Pacific Rim Resort property which along with Parks Canada are the only natural shorelines remaining in Cox Bay.....

Higher sewer rates coming!!!!

http://www2.canada.com/westerly/news/story.html?id=45460003-5703-4615-a341-4e31746af961

Westerly News reports that Bob Long says to expect higher sewer bills in the future !!! Unfortunately, I don't think this is a cruel April Fool's Day joke.....While towns across Canada have received grants for sewer and water under the Infrastructure Stimulus program and towns across BC have used the Towns for Tomorrow grants for infrastructure upgrades we are being told to expect higher sewer bills. It should be noted that Tofino is using the Towns for Tomorrow grant to beautify the North Chesterman's Beach parking lot.....the plan will actually reduce the number of parking spots.........

It's too bad that the District of Tofino didn't secure some grant financing BEFORE entering into agreements to accept sewage from Esowista and Pacific Rim Park......

Secret meetings !

Hello, sorry for the lack of posts....I've been trying to find out about the DCC committee but all the meetings are held in secret.....it should be a public process but I guess they have something to hide......the Development Cost Charges as imposed now are illegal as they are based on the District of Tofino going to Kennedy Lake for water......they have to be reconfigured......ask your council or committee members why they are meeting in secret.....it is as bad as this council which goes into "in camera " secret meetings all the time......not since the Nixon era have I seen this kind of paranoia !!!

Giving credit

Have to give full credit to Councillor Ashton for generating more publicity for Tofino than the O-zone and Tsunami warnings combined......I got calls and emails from all over the globe in response to his proposed franchise ban !! Well done ! and at zero cost to to the taxpayer !!! The story was picked up by all major news services and received lots of attention across North America......

Hooters in Tofino

It seems that the new anti-franchise stance taken by Tofino council may put on hold the rumoured Hooters Restaurant in Tofino....this is another issue that promises to divide the community.....regardless it is good to hear councillors voicing their opinions in spite of the gag law.....

Happy to report that Tofino is actively working on a liquid waste management plan......I haven't been able to get any details on the agreement by Tofino to accept sewage from Pacific Rim National Park.....I'll post them as soon as available.....

march 9 2010

Sorry for the lack of news I was away for a few days.....interesting to see that Tofino is going to be accepting sewage from Pacific Rim Park !! I'm surprised that the park would want its sewage pumped raw into the waters of Clayoquot Sound !! I'll try to get a copy of the agreement between the district and the park as soon as possible......Looks like the war on vacation rentals has fizzled and it will be business as usual........a new war has been declared on franchise businesses in Tofino !! just heard Councillor Ashton on CBC radio speaking on the proposed ban !! details to follow