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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

Sea lions seize control of Ucluelet's 52 Steps Dock again

Sea lions seize control of Ucluelet's 52 Steps Dock again

Sea lions have retaken control of Ucluelet’s 52 Steps Dock.
Champs crowned at Tofino's Queen of the Peak all-female surf competition

Champs crowned at Tofino's Queen of the Peak all-female surf competition

Inspirational stoke cascaded over Cox Bay as Tofino capped off September riding the momentous wave of its annual all-female surf competition. Queen of the Peak carved out a sensational 13th appearance on Sept 28-29.
Popular B.C. chef becomes Top Chef Canada’s most seasoned competitor

Popular B.C. chef becomes Top Chef Canada’s most seasoned competitor

Top Chef Canada’s 11th season will kick off on Oct. 14 at 10 p.m. on Food Network Canada
Tofino has drinking problem, hospitalizations double Island normals

Tofino has drinking problem, hospitalizations double Island normals

Medical Health Officer says Tofino-Ucluelet region must denormalize drinking and decrease consumption
Tofino surfers launch lifesaving club to increase beach safety

Tofino surfers launch lifesaving club to increase beach safety

Group also wants life guards returned to national park to prevent drownings and critical injuries
B.C. tourist mecca no longer flushing raw sewage into the ocean

B.C. tourist mecca no longer flushing raw sewage into the ocean

Long-awaited, much delayed sewage treatment facility finally opens in Tofino
Vancouver Island black bear sniffing around an unhappy ending

Vancouver Island black bear sniffing around an unhappy ending

Food conditioned black bear in Ucluelet 'really at risk of meeting a bad end'
New rainbow crosswalks vandalized in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

New rainbow crosswalks vandalized in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Parks Canada investigating after intentional burnouts vandalize rainbow crosswalks between Tofino and Ucluelet
Vancouver Island chasing Canada's first high-performance surf centre

Vancouver Island chasing Canada's first high-performance surf centre

Tofino and Ucluelet offer support in principle for proposed facility near Pacific Rim National Park
Eagle carving to watch over Island's Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Eagle carving to watch over Island's Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Powerful carving to watch over Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ traditional territories within the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
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