District of Tofino
121 Third Street V0R 2Z0 Tofino, BC, Canada

Reminder from Island Health: The central island region is currently experiencing the highest rate of positive cases on Vancouver Island. As of November 19, there were 76 active cases in the central island, an over 500% increase since November 10. That compares to a 40% increase in active cases in south island, and 55% increase in active cases in north island over the same period. https://mailchi.mp//reminder-help-reduce-the-transmission-

Please Note: Upcoming ‘Alert Ready’ Test Wednesday November 25 at 1:55 PM ’Alert Ready’ is a Canada-wide program that allows government officials in each province and territory to issue alerts during large-scale disasters or emergencies. Typically, alerts will be issued only to the affected regions or areas within BC. However, some alerts could be issued province-wide or could affect more than one region. The test will be distributed on TV, radio and compatible mobile devic...es. Refer to the Alert Ready website https://www.alertready.ca/#alerts to find out whether your phone will receive notifications. More information is available at: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/test-bc-emergency-al/

NEW: Have you read the new Province-wide COVID-19 orders? The following orders and direction are now in effect: COVID-19 travel advisory in BC: essential travel only. No vacation, recreational or social travel. Work & medical travel OK.... Mandatory mask mandate for workers and customers in indoor public and retail spaces and in workplace common areas. No social gatherings of any size with anyone other than your household (or core bubble if you live alone). No events or community-based gatherings. Spin, hot yoga, and HIIT classes are suspended. And more: https://gov.bc.ca/covid19restrictions

Budget Survey Now Open: The Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan Feedback Survey is open now until January 4, 2021. Share your thoughts here: http://ow.ly/Ck9C50CpFha

The November 24, 2020 regular Council Agenda Package is now available. Agenda items include: - Correspondence from Josie Osborne regarding Resignation as Mayor of the District of Tofino - 2021 Tactical Plan and 2021 Affordable Housing MRDT Plan... - Draft Official Community Plan - Essential Services Agreement Water / Waste Water and more! See the full agenda: https://mailchi.mp//council-agenda-package-november-24-2020