Author Archives: David Wiwchar

Members of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation are blocking the West Main forest service road because of illegal camping. More than a hundred people are believed to be camping along the shores of Kennedy L...

City Council is moving forward on the Quay to Quay path project, hiring a landscaping consultant to begin a public engagement process. Mayor Sharie Minions says the city plans to launch online and in-...

The new garbage collection system will begin roll-out in the next few weeks, as compost and recycling carts are delivered to homes in Port Alberni. Mayor Sharie Minions says while homeowners will see ...

Local real estate sales slowed slightly in July, but prices still increased by more than 40% 38 homes sold in July compared to 49 in June and 46 in July of last year. Average sale price rose to $576,0...

Alberni's water supply is in good shape, but in need of rain. While cities on the east coast of the island are introducing tough watering restrictions because of drought conditions, Port Alberni's pub...

City Council is moving ahead on restoring the Harbour Quay clock tower. The wooden structure is in desperate need of upgrade and repairs, and the clock itself needs to be fixed. Mayor Sharie Minions s...

Police are investigating the string of recent fires in and around Dry Creek Park to see if they're connected. Port Alberni Fire Chief Mike Owens said it's highly unusual to have more than a dozen fire...

The province is providing $150,000 for Emergency Operations Centres to help North Island communities prepare for emergency events. The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District received the largest portion ...

City Council voted to give the next council a 40% pay raise, after receiving a report on similar mayor and council salaries. According to compensation consultant Julie Case, Port Alberni lags behind o...

Port Alberni Firefighters have been busy fighting multiple fires in Dry Creek Park through the night. Crews extinguished a small fire behind the Best Western Barclay around 7:30 last night before bein...