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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

Ucluelet teen prepares for ultimate thrill at Pan American Youth Championships

Ucluelet teen prepares for ultimate thrill at Pan American Youth Championships

Olivia Rhodes named to Western Canada’s U-20 Ultimate Frisbee Team for upcoming tourney in Costa Rica
Ucluelet parks its plan to start charging tourists flat fees for parking

Ucluelet parks its plan to start charging tourists flat fees for parking

Ucluelet is backing out of its plan to charge tourists parking fees after a congestion of opposition revved up against it.
Surf champs of all ages crowned as Tofino hosts the Rip Curl Nationals

Surf champs of all ages crowned as Tofino hosts the Rip Curl Nationals

Homegrown talent grabs some hardware as surfers gather on B.C.'s Pacific Rim
Young grey whale carcass washes ashore, closes Long Beach near Tofino

Young grey whale carcass washes ashore, closes Long Beach near Tofino

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve closed a section of the beach and is urging visitors to keep their distance
Abandoned west coast phone booth answers new call as a game, puzzle exchange

Abandoned west coast phone booth answers new call as a game, puzzle exchange

Ucluelet group dials up new way to use decommissioned phone booth
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'
Sooke, Ucluelet net bragging rights as Canada's top fishing spots

Sooke, Ucluelet net bragging rights as Canada's top fishing spots

FishingBooker.com recently unveiled its Top Fishing Towns Outside the U.S.
Island's dynamic Mint Cleaning duo slays Dragons' Den pitch on CBC

Island's dynamic Mint Cleaning duo slays Dragons' Den pitch on CBC

A viewing party at Ucluelet’s Black Rock Resort watched two of its fiercest entrepreneurial dynamos slay their pitch
Ucluelet poised to introduce $10 a day parking fees for tourists

Ucluelet poised to introduce $10 a day parking fees for tourists

Community intends to use pay-via-app process, use proceeds to pay for infrastructure
High levels of lead found in Ucluelet Elementary School’s taps

High levels of lead found in Ucluelet Elementary School’s taps

Ucluelet Elementary School has issued a warning to families until plumbing can be replaced
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