Author Archives: David Wiwchar

City Council finished their 5-year financial plan deliberations this week, settling on a 3.8% tax increase for this year. Mayor Sharie Minions said while the goal is always zero, inflation usually pre...

The city has finally received the $2.5 million from the federal and provincial governments to start construction of the Quay-to-Quay path project. Mayor Sharie Minions said the need for a waterfront w...

Walkers will make their way up Argyle Street from Spirit Square at the Harbour Quay in the inaugural Hike to High Ground event. The walk is part of Tsunami Preparesness week, and according to Protecti...

The man killed in Wednesday's helicopter crash near Sayward has been identified as Brent Fedirchuk of Port Alberni. The 50-year old father and husband was respected and loved in the local sports commu...

Courtenay - Alberni MP Gord Johns says the NDP's influence over the minority Liberals means increased funding for his party's priorities. National dental care and pharmacare programs were launched, as...

Tim Pley is returning to his role as City of Port Alberni Chief Administrative Officer. Pley retired at the end of last year after serving as CAO for the previous five years. Mayor Sharie Minions said...

More than a dozen people in supportive care have been displaced from their rooms at the Phoenix House after fire broke out in one of the suites. Port Alberni firefighters were called to the building a...

Fisheries and Oceans Canada released its sockeye forecast this week, and is predicting low returns this Spring. Scientists are recommending a precautionary approach to fishing Somass River sockeye, wi...

Owners of the Hollies golf and RV park say they were shocked to learn their temporary use permit had expired in May of 2020, and campers and trailers must now be removed by the end of June. Heather Ma...

Mobile shower facilities will be set up in Dry Creek Park starting this week for homeless people in need. The 3-stall mobile shower trailer was recently brought to town on loan from the Salvation Army...