Author Archives: David Wiwchar

BC Liberal leadership candidate Diane Watts made a surprise visit to Port Alberni yesterday, a guest of the San Group at their mill. Kamal Sangera told his workers and invited guests that they are abo...

The overdose crisis continues to worsen across the province, and health officials are bracing for the holiday period, when drug overdoses traditionally spike. The BC Coroner Service says there have be...

A 55-year old man blamed drug addiction but admitted his guilt to a recent shoplifting spree. Harold Huska was spotted stealing $230 worth of meat from No Frills on October 30th, and when staff review...

With massive fires burning in California, Australia, and BC this year, Port Alberni is looking to find opportunity in the ashes by opening a school for wild fire and forest fire fighters. The city alo...

Port Alberni Mayor Mike Ruttan doesn't like the fact that Island Timberlands has changed their minds to meet with council, but he understands their concern. He said it became apparent to the forest co...

For the second time in a month, thieves have targetted city-owned bank machines. Last month, a pair of theives got away with the Spirit Square ATM at the Harbour Quay, then yesterday morning someone b...

Hockey is a tough game, both on and off the ice - that according to the Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society - the community volunteers who oversee the Bulldogs. At their Annual General Meeting last nig...

It's been almost 6 years since 75-year old Mervin Hankins was found dead in his 4th Avenue home. In February of last year after a 4-year undercover investigation, 47-year old Channon Coulter was arres...

After 4 months of Freedom of Information requests, denials and appeals, Island Health has finally released a few details surrounding the alleged theft of drugs from West Coast General Hospital. The in...

City Council held their annual organizational review last night, a chance to shuffle committee members around. Mayor Mike Ruttan only made a few minor changes however, and is staying the course during...