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Fishing tournament at resort owned by two former Canucks cancelled after allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour'

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TJ Tucker
September 15, 2022  (7:31)
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A story is coming out of Vancouver about a cancelled fishing tournament at a resort co-owned by two former members of the Canucks. The resort is also under new interim management after allegations made by staff.

The fishing tournament at Tofino Resort, co-owned by Willie Mitchell and Dan Hamhuis, was supposed to run from September 9th to the 17th. A statement on the resort's website acknowledges the cancellation of the tournament, and states the facility is under new management.

We were extremely upset to hear about highly inappropriate behaviour connected to one of our annual events. Our first concern is for our staff, and we are responding to the needs of those affected.

We have brought in an interim manager and independent counsellor and continue to take steps to ensure the absolute safety and wellbeing of our team. - 1909

Ollie Happyness, a member of the band Downtown Mischief, told CTV News the band was playing at 1909, a bar and grill attached to the resort, Saturday night but were told to shut down early due to issues with staff.

At about 12:30 [a.m.] after our third encore is when the promoter came up and said, 'I'd love for you guys to keep playing, and usually it's totally cool, but there's been an issue going on with some staff members and we need to shut this place down right now and get everyone out of here.'" - Ollie Happyness

While there has been no confirmation of involvement by Mitchell or Hamhuis, it has been noted by several reporters that Mitchell has shut down both his Instagram and Twitter accounts, which both carried several pictures of his fishing excursions.

Mitchell, now 45, spent four seasons playing for the Canucks from 2006 to 2010. He was born and raised in B.C. Hamhuis also grew up in B.C. He played for the Canucks from 2010 to 2016.