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Six-Foot Boa Constrictor Goes Missing From Beach in Tofino, B.C.

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Six-Foot Boa Constrictor Goes Missing From Beach in Tofino, B.C.

56% Left coverage: 9 sources

A boa constrictor said to be six feet long remains on the loose after slithering away at Tofino’s Chesterman Beach on Vancouver Island’s West Coast.See the Story

Boa constrictor lost on Tofino beach found skulking in owner's kayak

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Boa constrictor lost on Tofino beach found skulking in owner's kayak

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Snake's guardian reports finding the six-foot creature after initially reporting it missing See the Story

Is Vancouver Island's Pacific Rim Whale Festival the best place to see grey whales?

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Is Vancouver Island's Pacific Rim Whale Festival the best place to see grey whales?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

For more than 30 years, the Pacific Rim Whale Festival has celebrated the arrival of migrating grey whales to Canada’s wild west coast — the perfect introduction to a land rich in coastal traditions and epic scenery.Read Article

‘The town will fail if this carries on’: Tofino’s short-term rental flip-flop - The Turtle Island News

By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Tofino, B.C. – Indigenous business owner Brian Quick points to a For Sale sign across the street from his barbershop on Tofino’s Campbell Street. The 12,389 square-foot property with a mix of commercial space below and residential units above is listed at roughly $2.4 million. Quick sighs. “That’s the kind of property only people with generational wealth can afford. It’s hard b…Tofino · Tofino Read Article

Tla-o-qui-aht gets over $1 million to boost their tourism economy | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

Tla-o-qui-aht gets over $1 million to boost their tourism economy Eric Plummer Thu, 06/12/2025 - 09:47 Tofino, BC Tin Wis Resort, a Tla-o-qui-aht owned and operated business, is getting a $1.149-million cultural makeover. A permanent carving shed has been built on the property, new totem poles will be erected and the Wickaninnish Conference Hall is getting primed for a new roof and kitchen space – and that’s just phase one. “It’s just really go…Tofino · Tofino Read Article

Yeehaw Half Marathon set to get up and running in Tofino

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

High-fives will abound as a new uplifting annual experience gets up and running in Tofino. About 100 participants have been training for the past 12 weeks to take on ByNaturalFreedom’s Coastal Yeehaw Half Marathon on June 14.Sports · Tofino Read Article

One of the world's best beaches lies in the surf capital of Canada in B.C.

Spanning kilometres of long, sandy beaches, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is truly a bucket list gem in B.C. worth exploring, especially as the weather heats up. Situated on the traditional territories of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, the spectacular reserve features unspoiled rainforests and scenic shorelines that will leave an impression of a lifetime. A beacon for B.C.’s natural beauty and the longest beach on the west coast of Vancou…Tofino · Tofino Read Article

No Fish Present During Orca Entry at Creative Salmon Site Says Company

DFO: Orca swam into and out of net pen at inactive salmon farm. A killer whale entered an aquaculture site near Tofino earlier this year, swimming into Creative Salmon’s Baxter Islets facility on 18 February and leaving unharmed later the same day, according to a report by Ha-Shilth-Sa, citing confirmation from Fisheries and Oceans Canada [...]Fish · Tofino See the Story

Director of Education | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

Director of Education Director of Education Job Category: Permanent Full time Department/Group: Education Department #: 300 Location: Tofino. BC Rate of pay: 86,590-99,270 Reports To: Tribal Administrator Position Type: Salary The Director of Education is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and management of educational programs, and cultural initiatives within the Tla-o-qui-aht Nation. This includes overseeing Earl…Tofino · Tofino Read Article

Surf champs of all ages crowned as Tofino hosts the Rip Curl Nationals

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Homegrown talent grabs some hardware as surfers gather on B.C.'s Pacific RimSurfing · Tofino See the Story

Animal welfare issues explored at first annual Rez Dogs Conference | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

Animal welfare issues explored at first annual Rez Dogs Conference Eric Plummer Fri, 05/16/2025 - 15:39 Dog bites, animal overpopulation, disease – these are the ongoing problems remote First Nations continue to face when it comes to animal welfare and community safety. James Rodgers is executive director of the CARE (Coastal Animal Rescue and Education) Network, based in Tofino. He says any community would face these problems if they don’t hav…Animals · Tofino Read Article