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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

Lost sea lion stuns commuters by waddling along Vancouver Island highway

Lost sea lion stuns commuters by waddling along Vancouver Island highway

'Confused but also not surprised, it is the coast after all'
Vancouver Island towns net bragging rights as Canada's top fishing spots

Vancouver Island towns net bragging rights as Canada's top fishing spots

FishingBooker.com recently unveiled its Top Fishing Towns Outside the U.S.
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
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 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
TSB says fatal floatplane crash near Tofino caused by unexpected wake or object

TSB says fatal floatplane crash near Tofino caused by unexpected wake or object

Transportation Safety Board of Canada adds unpredictable winds near Tahsis could have been a factor
B.C. tourist town adds pay parking, ends up losing money in the process

B.C. tourist town adds pay parking, ends up losing money in the process

Tofino tweaking downtown parking fees after missing revenue targets and losing money
Film crews in Tofino-Ucluelet area drawing excitement and dollars

Film crews in Tofino-Ucluelet area drawing excitement and dollars

‘Keep your eye out for the scenes filmed on (Ucluelet’s) Big Beach in future episodes of Tracker’
GoFundMe launched after fire destroys home in Ucluelet

GoFundMe launched after fire destroys home in Ucluelet

A Ucluelet couple and their dog lost their home to a house fire on Friday
Iconic artist Roy Henry Vickers named B.C.’s inaugural Elder-in-Residence

Iconic artist Roy Henry Vickers named B.C.’s inaugural Elder-in-Residence

Provincial government makes announcement at Roy Henry Vickers Gallery in Tofino
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