When asked about a tip that an incident had taken place during the Marina’s annual “Race For the Blue” event, the resort confirmed it was providing support to staff, although it did not comment further on the nature of the allegations. “We were extremely upset to learn of grossly inappropriate behavior associated with one of our annual events,” the resort said in a statement posted on its website, replacing other content about the fishing event. “Our first concern is our staff and we are responding to the needs of those affected. We have hired an interim coach and continue to take steps to ensure the complete safety and well-being of our team.” 1909 Kitchen and the Hatch Waterfront Pub, located at the resort, said on their Instagram accounts that the venues would be “temporarily closed” until Sunday, canceling a series of concerts to coincide with the fishing event. “The safety and well-being of our team is our highest priority during this time,” The Hatch wrote. Andrew Purdey, another co-owner of the Tofino Resort and Marina, told CHEK News Wednesday that he has been on the scene at the resort for 24 hours and is looking to learn more information about what allegedly happened. He declined to comment further on any specific allegations. Const. Alex Berube, spokesman for the Island District RCMP, said the RCMP had not recommended charges stemming from the incident and therefore could not confirm or deny that they were investigating. Billed as the “premier tuna tournament of the Pacific Northwest,” Race For the Blue will take place September 10-17. Mitchell, a Stanley Cup winner and former Vancouver Canuck who owns a stake in the resort, was in attendance at the event, according to stories posted on his Instagram account. The account has since been deleted. We are working to bring you more details. If you know more directly, please contact at [email protected] — Kori Sidaway (@korisidaway) September 14, 2022 This is a developing story. More to come. -With files from CHEK’s Kori Sidaway
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