Notices & Announcements - District of Tofino

Tofino Becomes First in BC to Ban Single-Use Plastic Utensils

Mar 11, 2022

The West Coast is leading the way with action on plastics as Tofino becomes the first municipality in British Columbia to ban single-use plastic utensils, including spoons, forks, knives, chopsticks and stir sticks.

Community Children’s Centre to Reopen Full-Time This Year

Mar 2, 2022

Following the collective effort of district staff, Council and community members, the Community Children’s Centre is preparing for a gradual reopening after successfully recruiting through the paid education program launched last year.

Council Highlights – Feb 22, 2022

Feb 28, 2022

Mayor Law spoke to the recent beautiful weather. He gave an update on a memorandum of understanding signed by key organizations in the community with regards to the ongoing Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) negotiations.

Council Highlights – Feb 2 & 8, 2022

Feb 11, 2022

Mayor Law and Councillor McMaster attended a follow-up meeting hosted by Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations with resort representatives and the West Coast Hospitality Association to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding and Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT). These discussions were very well received. Discussions were excellent and he looks forward to working closely together.

Council Highlights – Jan 25, 2022

Jan 31, 2022

Mayor Law acknowledged the water collision that occurred earlier in the day and thanked the Ahousaht Auxiliary Coast Guard, the Tofino Coast Guard and first responders. He thanked Councillor Stere who was on the call and wished everyone involved a speedy recovery.

Parks staff installing a bat box on a tree

Bat Boxes Installed at Tonquin Park

Jan 28, 2022

Earlier this week, Parks staff worked with the Raincoast Education Society and a class from Wickaninnish Elementary to install bat boxes that the students created in Tonquin Park. Bats are…

Notice of Special Council Meeting

Jan 19, 2022

Pursuant to section 127(2) of the Community Charter and section 22 of the District of Tofino Meeting Procedure Bylaw No. 1229, 2016, notice is hereby given that a Special Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. for the purposes of the 2022-2026 Draft Financial Plan.

Sort’nGo Organics is Rolling up to West Coast curbs this November

Jan 18, 2022

Residents in Tofino, Ucluelet and some surrounding West Coast communities will begin diverting organic waste away from the landfill later this fall.

Winter & Spring 2022 Recreation Guide

Jan 14, 2022

Thank you for your patience while district staff worked hard to ensure recreation programming could continue in line with current PHO Orders and guidance.

This year’s Winter & Spring 2022 Recreation Guide is now out and has a wide variety of programs for all ages.

Council Highlights – Jan 11, 2022

Jan 13, 2022

Mayor Law spoke to the Omicron variant and COVID-19 protocols, including additional precautions in Municipal Hall and other District buildings. He expressed his thankfulness for the community and for vaccines, reiterating how fortunate we are to have these advances and how important it is for government to continue to take care of their communities.