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Andrew Bailey

Andrew Bailey

I arrived at the Westerly News began in January 2012 when I joined as a reporter and photographer. In November 2015, I had the privilege of stepping into the role of the newspaper's editor. My work revolves around capturing the diverse spectrum of news and events that unfold to the west of Sutton Pass. A notable aspect of my role is my weekly column, "Behest of the West," where I reflect on the nuances of West Coast life.

My education background includes studying at the University of Northern British Columbia. When I'm not immersed in the world of news, I love spending quality time with my kids, often taking them to the beach. I'm also an avid Toronto Blue Jays fan, even though their performance tends to leave me feeling a bit disappointed.

Phone
250-726-7029
Email
andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

Recent Work by Andrew

Tofino loses money on downtown pay parking after staff error underestimates costs

Tofino loses money on downtown pay parking after staff error underestimates costs

District tweaking downtown parking fees after missing revenue targets and losing money
Filming in Tofino - Ucluelet draws excitement and dollars

Filming in Tofino - Ucluelet draws excitement and dollars

“Keep your eye out for the scenes filmed on (Ucluelet’s) Big Beach in future episodes of Tracker”
Tofino - Ucluelet performers team up with prominent chef for dinner theatre event

Tofino - Ucluelet performers team up with prominent chef for dinner theatre event

It’s Saturday (Or Friday) Night Live at Ucluelet Community Centre Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4.
National surfing champions crowned in Tofino

National surfing champions crowned in Tofino

Rip Curl Canadian National Surf Championships fills Cox Bay with legends and supporters
Tofino-Ucluelet region celebrates arrival of West Coast Transit service

Tofino-Ucluelet region celebrates arrival of West Coast Transit service

Sighs of relief likely exhaled through cheers at ceremony outside the Pacific Rim Visitors Centre
Tofino-Long Beach Airport scores emergency preparedness funding

Tofino-Long Beach Airport scores emergency preparedness funding

Provincial government’s Air Access Program dishes out $271,700 to pay for a back-up generator
Tofino and Ucluelet host high ground hikes with BC Earthquake Alliance

Tofino and Ucluelet host high ground hikes with BC Earthquake Alliance

B.C.’s Tsunami Preparedness Week ran from April 14-20
Roy Henry Vickers selling Tofino gallery, plans to explore Europe

Roy Henry Vickers selling Tofino gallery, plans to explore Europe

Gallery has been an iconic fixture in Tofino - Ucluelet region since 1986
Ucluelet food bank receives land for new facility as need hits unprecedented levels

Ucluelet food bank receives land for new facility as need hits unprecedented levels

Ucluelet’s council approves gifting parkland to Food Bank on the Edge Society
Puzzling zoning calls for large pub at Ucluelet beach

Puzzling zoning calls for large pub at Ucluelet beach

A bewildering zoning decision made about 20 years ago allocates a Big Beach property for brewpub
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