Mayco Noel Ucluelet Mayor

An important message from our neighbouring community.

Kyle is still reported as missing. Sending my prayers and thoughts to his family and friends hoping for a positive resolve.

Good morning Ukee! Tuff talk with Ryan Orr today from 9-10 am. And Ukee Town Hall tomorrow at 9-11. ... Tune into Tuff City Radio. Have a great week!

A regional news release. We ask everyone to follow the provincial guidelines. Now is not the time to visit! We all look forward to less restrictions in the near future. ... Thank you to everyone that is doing their part.

Stuff the cruiser is happening right now at our Coop. Every bit helps!

The Ukee town hall today and for those of you that missed it, well your in luck. Here is the link. We spoke directly about water and the actions taken over the past years to upgrade the system. The interview starts 10mis Into the recording. Thank you to all those that tuned in! ... Every Wednesday at 9 to 11. Be safe west-coasters and stay local, shop local. Our medical community’s counting on us to do our part.

Our loyal RCMP Sergeant Mancini putting up the detachments Christmas lights for his last time. He is being transferred in the spring to the Golden area. ( correction Vernon) west coasters don’t know the difference. Lets get some lights up West Coast!

Highway poll which ends today. Take a moment. Dr.Marshall has indicated that 10-2:00 is the medical community choice.

As we lead into our traditional Midnight madness weekend I reflect to the past seven days. 7 days ago I was being call by the press to why I was not supporting main land residents or red zone to our community. I follow the recommendations provided by the province. Stay away. Fast forward to today we had a major windstorm and we have a local case of Covid plus travel restrictions are in place for all British Columbians. ... Today the effects to provincial orders and recommendations are a reality here are Some Highlights. 1. Mask inside all public spaces. 2. Essential travel only permitted in British Columbia. 3. Households are not to cross with other Households. There is no longer your bubble of six. 4. December 7th is the date for a reevaluation by Dr.Henry if the orders stay in effect any longer. In our district we are closing the Ucluelet Community Centre and the District Office to the public. Operations of the District are normal for Public works and office employees with refined work procedures. Public trails remain open to allow residents wide open spaces. Public washrooms remain open. Our community is closed to non essential travel. I have spoken to many of our business community in the past 48 hours with the changes before our community. Many are changing how they operate to allow them to remain open during this provincial order. Residents are asked to stay at home when not at work. No travel to malls or shopping in the urban centre. Please sign up to Ukeemail for an official update from the District will be out later today. Visit Ucluelet.ca to sign up. The most accurate information is provided via ukee mail and Facebook. We need to all ensure our actions reflect what we want to outcome to be. Hand washing, 2 metre distance, using a mask at your place of work or public space and remaining calm and respectful. Thank you Ucluelet. Safe harbour We need to knuckle down follow the guidelines and weather this storm. We are built for weather and we need to weather this storm in place and at home. Thank you. Mayor Noël.

On the days end with no power but with the hopes that at 1 am we will be restored. Thank you to the hydro crews working to get us back on line. Our local crew plus crews from out of town are actively working to resolve this issue. I appreciate the communities patience during the past 24 hours. ... Once our lights are back on we still have the subject of Covid and next steps. One day at a time is how we take the curve balls coming at us. But I can’t stress enough that protecting our residents is our one and only priority. Thanks Ukee!

The District of Ucluelet is updating its Harbour Master Plan and wants to better understand how and when Ucluelet’s Harbours are used and how their use can be improved. We are inviting all users to complete a short survey which is available at https://arcg.is/040KPa For more information please visit https://ucluelet.ca//827-public-input-harbour-master-plan-

Remembrance Day tune into our local radio. Tuffcityradio (99.5 ) it’s important to take a moment and reflect. Thank you!

Community spirit alive and well. Weekend Halloween rules! It was a battle holding my daughter back during the day before hitting the go button. Even a Kennedy hill costume! ... Good times!

Let’s all have a safe Halloween.

Happy Birthday Max! Thank you Ukee. 60 min show today. I sure love this town.

Here’s the wonderful team that I’ve been able to work with for the past two years. We spent the day reviewing our strategic plan from 18 months ago. The goal was to see if there’s any critical changes with the New World events that have been around us the past seven months. I am happy to report that our focus on community hasn’t changed 18 months later. I am very fortunate to have four councillors that are uniquely different BUT have a common goal of community in. th...eir thoughts. We’ve been here for the past 24 months and we plan to continue our efforts every day for the next 24. I appreciate you all.

Big win for the community. Ok, let’s find the next one!

Two years today I was elected Mayor of Ucluelet. Thank you Ukee! I continue to be honoured to represent the community. mayconoel.ca

No Tsunami Threat!

Hat off to all that made a bit of time for the annual back roads clean up. A record turn out from the coast this year. Unbelievable turn out. Fun times with long lasting benefits. Here is my crew of characters not taking no for an answer. It was going in the box at all cost. ... Good times! See you all next year.

Grab your favourite glass of wine or water. Today we had the UFN flag presented to council. It was suppose to be done in March. I am very proud to have it in our room yet another great step with our Neighbours and friends. Secondly, lot 13 with 33 units of affordable housing jumped through its biggest hurdle todate. The Develop Permit approved its show time! 22 months from table talk to Full council support. I will grab a glass too. ... Big smiles tonight.

Happy thanksgiving Ukee. Our community has held the bar high on its commitment to protecting each other. Take a moment this weekend. Reflect and appreciate the beauty of our region and its people that make it the place we call home. ... Thank you and I wish you all a moment with your family and friends. A moment to say and feel what is important to you. I appreciate you all and wishing you the best this weekend.

The October 13, 2020 Regular Council Meeting lot 13 affordable housing project is before council. We are encouraging interested parties to submit correspondence or attend via Zoom, rather than in-person due to capacity issues in the George Fraser Room and COVID-19 concerns. A few changes. ... Lowered to 33 units and a larger set back off of Marine drive. ACMC Holdings LTD is proposing that the terms of the Option to Purchase be amended form the original proposal, generally as follows: The District could exercise its option after a period for 3 years (originally proposed 2 years); and The Option to Purchase would be suspended once the developer has obtained financial support registered against the title of Lot 13 from BC Housing (originally proposed to be suspended once the subdivision was registered with the Land Title and Survey Authority) I am asked often about this project and hope to see this as the step that turns the key. Thank you Ukee.

I wish to thank our first responders for the shoreline rescue yesterday. Not to mention a fire call afterwards. We are very fortunate to have dedicated members that we call neighbours.

Great conversation today! Thank you Zane Caplansky for hosting.

Tune in Sunday at 1:00pm Unprepared tune in! Reminder town hall tomorrow at 9:00 am with my favourite West Coast Doctor. Thank you!

Great to see a few of these maps in town.

Our back roads are making some headlines. Hope we see some actions from some higher ups.

Thank you to the West Coast Marine Division ensuring only authorized American travel.

We continue to ask those visiting please follow our simple requests.

Thank you to residents and business owners for all efforts to date.

Hello Ukee. Wearing a mask will be mandatory Monday at our Co-op. A great decision by it’s board. Thank you! Have a safe weekend Ukee!

The final product is now on display at our community centre. A $150,000.00 grant paid for this accurate information which allows the community to build and plan knowing the risk. The risk associated with living life on the edge. Thank you Ukee! ... Stay save.

Short term rentals must follow provincial guidelines with a maximum of 5 guest in a unit. Locally we’ve been having some reports of some rentals not following this guideline. I strongly encourage and recommend compliance with the provincial mandate. We all play a role in ensuring our economy can function at a somewhat normal state. And if you do have any concerns please phone Bylaw. Thank you to those that are following the guidelines. And those that aren’t well............ There are next steps. Thank you Ukee have a safe weekend.

It’s about being responsible and making the right choice based on the situation your in at the moment. Thank you Ukee! I appreciate all the efforts to date.

Please take a minute to read this bulletin regarding mask use. There are locations in our community where a mask needs to be used. The co-op, your favourite coffee shop or the liquor store to name a few. Visitor numbers are increasing quickly and we all need to take responsibility of our actions. Let’s all lead by example. It takes practice but we all need to get there. Be safe Ukee we have many more months of increased volume in our region. Thank you.

In Nanaimo today for our regular Dentist appointment. It doesn’t matter the community being responsible is an act we are required to preform when we cannot socially distance. Be safe Ukee and lead by example. It’s Ukee days! Be safe and good to your neighbours.

Great to see the asphalt repairs. Thank you Ministry of Transportation for the follow up from last year.

The West Coast wishes Dave Taron all the best into retirement. We are all going to miss your sells technics. Thank you Dave and family.

Great article on our community forest and some reality about who I am. Thank you Truck Loggers Association. Our community is a proud member.

It’s official we were successful in our grant application for a renovation and outdoor auditorium at the lighthouse keepers house. Big smiles here today.

Happy Canada Day! 153 years today. This years celebrations are smaller and more intimate. ... Enjoy your day with family and friends in your bubble. We are very fortunate to live in this country as we have access to many wonderful beaches and parks. Not just on the West Coast but our province and country. We as a county have followed guidance from health authorities that have allowed the health of our communities to be protected. We are united today standing for our communities health and multiculturalism. Take a moment and be thankful.

Today was the AGM for the Barkley Community Forest. A partnership between the District of Ucluelet and Toquaht Nation. Check out their website Barkleyforest.ca Today the two communities were issued cheques of $250,000.00 each. That brings the total to 6.5 million in dividends to the partners. ... Thank you to the committed board members past and present for their efforts. We look forward to the movement on a Christmas tree farm and mountain biking trails in the future. This is a true partnership and success story for our two communities and the region as a whole. Thank you.

Congratulations to the grad class of UES. This is also a big day for Ms.Skucas as she is retiring after 25 years with the West Coast school system. Thank you.

Thank you CTV Vancouer for highlighting Ucluelet this morning. Education of visitors is our first line of defence when we enter Phase 3. Plus it’s always nice to chat with my brother-in-law Jason Pires.

Grad 2020. West coast achievement celebrated by us all. You’re all loved!

Grad class parade this Saturday. Departing at 4pm please find yourself a spot on the route to cheer and celebrate their day. Congratulations to the Grad class of 2020. I graded from this school 30 years ago in the class of 1990. Wishing you all happiness and health.

We are in phase 2 of the B.C. restart plan and the districts continue to work together. Thank you to all residents, businesses and visitors that are following the provincial guidelines.

Saturday lunch, it was nice to see the surrounding businesses open. Open with new procedures and warm smiles. Be safe Ukee!

This weeks district bulletin. Thank you to all community members as businesses progress slowly through phase two. Your actions matter and I appreciate how everyone is supporting each other. Take note of the COVID-19 tool kit that is being used to inform visitors to the area. ... Thank you.

Big first for Ukee today! Our testing of Ucluelet’s new tsunami warning system went very well this morning. Locations were selected to focus on alerting those in lower lying areas and also where larger gatherings of people will occur during our tourist season. These sirens complement our community notification system which I hope you are all signed up for. If you didn’t receive a test notice (text/email) from the District on Tuesday, please sign up here: ucluelet.connectrocket.com. Monthly testing of both systems will take place on the third Wednesday of each month, at 1200 pm.

The sun is out and so are the District of Ucluelet’s Covid community monitors. Monitors are municipal staff who are observing as the District reopens public spaces in Ucluelet during the COVID-19 pandemic in May and June. For example, this weekend our skatepark and basketball court were partially reopened. You will see their friendly faces around town making sure we are on the right track.

West coast message asking visitors to stay home this long weekend. The province is laying out the openings of industry. As a region we want to ensure to support each community. ... Thank you.

Happy Mother’s Day to all. You’re all amazing individuals and not one of you mother the same. But the love and connection that is felt between mother and child is the same. We all appreciate your daily sacrifices. Xoxox

A district update working with local partners as we move forward. Our district staff are committed to keeping the community informed. As the province provides clear guidelines we can move our communities forward together. ... Thank you

I am pleased to hear Premier Horgan’s announcements regarding the gradual reopening of the Province with hotels/resorts having to wait until June for potential opening. Non-essential travel is still not permitted this month, so we will continue with our request for visitors to not travel to our town this May long-weekend. The Province’s plan forward will be integrated into our draft Ucluelet COVID-19 Recovery Plan, which will on the Council agenda next Tuesday. You can find the full details of today’s Provincial announcement here: www.gov.bc.ca/restartbc This is a difficult test for our community and the world, but I want to thank our community again for the way they have responded.

Our 2020 budget. Take the time to review it and provide feedback. We are very proud of the contents. Many projects from non property tax revenue. Please share with others in the community. https://ucluelet.ca/community/finance Thank you. The March 12th slide is the one with the details that I find most valuable.

This may be a bit delayed but many people are asking about their business licenses. We are working towards a zero fee for this year but one would still need to have a valid business license to operate. Thank you.

Our one and only bylaw officer. Brent continues to navigate this new world as the province is asking for assistance with compliance of provincial health orders. Thank you Brent for working extended hours and odd offfice hours. I appreciate your committement to the community. ... [email protected] if you have any concerns. Thank you.

The Website has been updated with more Information regarding first light development. The developer is offering 22 units to purchase and 11 rental units. Thank you.

Ukee Day! April 22.2020 recording. Tune in Wednesday’s at 9am to get local information and hear from locals. Thank you! I appreciate you.

Flag half mast to show our respect to the east coast communities. Our condolences from Ucluelet.

Good morning Westcoast. Shopping local is what will help us all pull through these times. I continue to ask for us all to support various businesses in our community. I feel it’s appropriate to acknowledge Cam with Tuff City Radio as he has pulled our region together without hesitation over the past 5 weeks. He too needs to be supported. I encourage you, if you like what you’re hearing please donate to the link provided. It’s easy and any amount helps him move forward... with us all. Thank you in advance.

Introducing Phil our head cleaner. He cleans the public washrooms twice a day with a smile. Thank you Phil for your commitment to the community and district facilities cleanliness. We all appreciate your efforts. One of our many hidden and valued district employees.

April 14th council meeting on YouTube. Reminder to sign up to Ukee Mail at Ucluelet.ca to get regular updated information. April 21st is our next special meeting at 3:30 re the affordable housing project on Marine drive.

By shopping local you support local families. It’s always been a line one has said but it’s never had more meaning then the situation that we find our communities in. .

Our local RCMP detachment and park wardens have an information stop today at the junction. Informing travellers coming to the West Coast as well as West coasters that are leaving the area. Remember we too have to led by example essential travel only. We have Grocery stores and restaurants to service our local needs.

Joint press release from all west coast communities to visitors arriving or planning to. The message cannot get any clearer.

Today’s Ukee Day radio talk for those that missed our discussion.

Tune in this morning at 9:00 Ukee

Good Morning Ukee ! Tune in at 9 am to Ukee Radio 99.5 or tuffcityradio.rocks. Wednesday's is Ucluelet's town hall mornings to get local information or ask your questions. Text Cam at 250.266.3134. Thank you in advance.

April 1st. Our first UKEE Wednesday town hall. Thanks for listening.

Tune into 99.5 this morning or go to Tuffcityradio.rocks. Listen in for some Ucluelet updates at 9 am. ... As our Premier said last night, our province is still in a state of emergency for another two weeks. We must continue all our efforts to lessen the transmission of Covid-19.