Author Archives: David Wiwchar

Leroy Charlie was released to his parents and told to stay on their west coast reserve after he was caught stealing from Quality Foods. Store staff and the loss prevention officer pinned Charlie down ...

A 21-year old Port Alberni man charged with serious sex offenses, was sentenced to a year in jail. Prosecutors called Russell David a predator, for trading drugs for sex with vulnerable, high risk you...

Alberni - Clayoquot Regional District Directors gave themselves a 10% raise yesterday. The increase was put in place to offset the effect of a federal policy change, that repeals the tax-free status o...

Port Alberni firefighters didn't have far to go when a blaze broke out inside a home across the street from the fire station. Fire investigators say there's nothing suspicious at this point, but it's ...

A special air quality statement is in effect for the Alberni Valley, and all areas on Vancouver Island. Smoke from North Island and Interior BC fires are covering the province in particle pollution. S...

The Port Alberni Fire Department responded to some burning complaints over the weekend, and Fire Captain Randy Thoen says people are putting lives and property at risk if they're lighting fires during...

Thunder in the Valley organizers will be speaking with the Alberni - Clayoquot Regional District about moving the annual drag racing event back to the airport. Alberni Valley Drag Race Association pre...

The Alberni - Clayoquot Regional District is hosting an information session later today, dealing with the sale and production of marijuana. The ACRD Board of Directors recently decided that production...

The City is moving ahead with tearing down the Arrowview Hotel, despite the pleas of the building's owner. Early estimates peg the cost at around $400,000, which is more than the property is worth. Ma...

A frightening fire call yesterday as local crews were dispatched to Cathedral Grove around 2:30 in the afternoon. A pickup truck had gone off the road and hit a tree, and then caught fire. Port Albern...