Author Archives: David Wiwchar

Former city works superintendent Randy Fraser has asked questions of city council he feels aren't being answered. He's concerned about a hole that was dug on the fall fair grounds this past summer so ...

The provincial plan to defer logging in areas containing old growth trees could be devastating for the forest industry according to the union representing forestry workers. Local USW president Brian B...

Negotiations are underway that could return the orange bridge to it's original colour. Ten years ago the city asked the Ministry of Highways to repaint the bridge over the Somass River back to orange ...

The city happily accepted a cheque for $300,000 from the Alberni Valley Community Forest Society yesterday. The money was from logging that happened in 2020 on their lots located near Taylor Arm. Mayo...

Five people were taken to Tofino Hospital after a floatplane crashed during takeoff from the First Street dock area yesterday afternoon. Witnesses are reporting the plane came in contact with a boat b...

The long-awaited expansion of the West Coast General Hospital emergency department has begun. The redevelopment will include a 2,600-square-foot expansion, three new patient exam beds, extra space for...

Improvements are finally coming for the Bamfield Road. The 77-kilometre logging road known for jarring potholes and rattling washboard will be chip sealed next year, improving access and safety for pe...

Local governments are developing emegency evacuation plans for the city and rural areas, and are looking for public input. Protective Services Coordinator Karen Freethy said the Evacuation Route Plan ...

Port Alberni City Council has hired a consulting firm to bring together the various social service agencies currently working to help homeless people in the valley. With a $443,000 grant from the prov...

The city hosted an open house on Wednesday to discuss the Quay-to-Quay Path Project and its proposed route. Upwards of 100 people wandered past the drawings, maps and plans at Echo Centre. Deputy City...