Author Archives: David Wiwchar

A 20-year old Port Alberni man facing his first charges as an adult has been sent to jail for almost 2 years. Michael Martin plead guilty to robbing the 7-11 on Third Avenue twice this past summer, an...

Results from the 2016 census are in, and Port Alberni's population dipped slightly, to 17,678 people in the city. The average income is $25,600 and the average household income is $50,800 There was a ...

A fun fair turned into an unexpected fire drill yesterday, after smoke was spotted coming out of a bathroom at Glenwood Center. Port Alberni Fire Chief Kelly Gilday says there were close to 300 people...

It's a well-worn path between Walmart and the police station lately, as despite the advertised lowest prices, they're top targets for shoplifters. Port Alberni RCMP recently arrested a 30-year old Por...

Members of the Alberni Valley Heritage Commission are worried about the future of the museum, and came to city council earlier this week to express their concerns. Commission chair Pam Craig said the ...

While property crimes have jumped by 20% in the city, surrounding rural areas have seen similar crimes drop by 30% Port Alberni RCMP Inspector Brian Hunter says the Alberni Valley and west coast has o...

Port Alberni city council has increased business licence fees for pot shops by 250% The annual fee went from $220 a year to $550, and Cannabis Club owner Trevor Bertrand says he's fine with the increa...

Naesgaard's Market has a new addition to their security plan. Store owner Helge Naesgaard has begun sleeping among the displays, protecting his goods from night-time thieves and vandals. He has seen a...

People who use the rubberized track at Bob Dailey Stadium remain concerned about its condition, even after repairs have been made. While the initial surface lasted for more than 20 years, the $400,000...

  A big jump in property crimes has city council calling for increased enforcement and harsher punishments. Port Alberni's top cop Brian Hunter says incidents have jumped from 287 in the third qu...