Author Archives: David Wiwchar

The city is putting the final touches on a order to demolish the Arrowview Hotel. Scott Smith, the Director of Development Services says a report will be going to city council on Monday, giving reason...

After 12 years in the courts, Nuu-chah-nulth are once again celebrating a victory over Canada when it comes to Aboriginal fishing rights. Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations had successfully argued for many ...

A young Port Alberni man with a horrific history of violence and addiction, had only just gotten out of jail when he found himself back in police custody. 21-year old Michael Martin had just gotten ou...

Heroin laced with fentanyl continues to cause a crisis in Port Alberni. Ambulance calls to overdoses almost doubled in the first 3 months of the year, jumping from an average of 21 calls to 40. Parame...

Six keys to unlocking back country gates will soon be presented to the Forests Minister. Mid-Island / Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser developed the recommendations after meeting with forest companies, lo...

The union representing Catalyst employees is protesting against the duties and tarrifs being put on paper by the United States. Jim Dixon, UNIFOR national representative, says workers agreed to pay cu...

In the wake of community concerns around the arrest of parents who broadcast their capture of an alleged child predator on social media, Port Alberni RCMP Inspector Brian Hunter released a statement t...

Warmer weather means bears are waking up from their winter slumber and conservation officers say that means people need to be aware. The higher than normal snow pack this year means animals leaving th...

Being home to a world-leading underwater research station is paying dividends for Port Alberni. The University of Victoria project is based in Port Alberni, and uses the Alberni Inlet as a model for h...

The city is chasing a multi-million grant, and needs your ideas to make it happen. The federal government is offering grants of up to $50 million to help cities with big, bold ideas about their future...