Town council in the Vancouver Island community of Tofino is considering a ban on new fast-food franchises and chain restaurants, including the ubiquitous coffee house.

Councillors directed staff Tuesday to prepare a report on such a ban.

Councillor Stephen Ashton pitched the motion, saying the town on the west coast of the island is a unique community because it doesn’t have Starbucks, Tim Hortons or McDonald’s.

“I think that we have to be proactive,” said Mr. Ashton, who manages a beach resort. “The first time I went to Venice, no McDonald’s. Now they’re everywhere.”

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