Author Archives: David Wiwchar

With the formality of first reading passed, city council can now begin budget discussions and deliberations. Social Media commentators have already started speaking out against a possible 5.2% tax inc...

Drag racers will take one last shot at restoring the Thunder in the Valley event at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport today. They're asking for a 3-year deal to hold the races at the airport, which ...

Port Alberni RCMP will be joining 15 other communities across BC in launching a new online reporting tool for non-emergency crimes. Starting next Thursday, Valley residents with email, will be able to...

City Council terminated the McLean Mill Society Board yesterday, as they look for a different management model. Mayor Sharie Minions said the city will take over management of the National Historic Si...

City Council was asked for $50,000 to study the possibility of moving the public works yard to an area near the Fall Fair grounds. Wilf Taakema, the Director of Engineering and Public Works said the r...

City Council will give first reading to the 2020 budget and five-year financial plan today. Currently, the draft financial plan calls for a 5.2% tax increase across all sectors. For homeowners, that m...

School District officials say they're glad a parental complaint about Indigenous culture is now behind them. Candace Servatius filed a legal complaint against School District 70, saying a classroom sm...

A homeless man was sent to jail for 60 days after stealing from the 5th Avenue Sobering Centre. 35-year old Terry Stevenson admitted to stealing $850 from a lockbox at the centre. The theft was caught...

The BC Supreme Court decision on smudging in a Port Alberni classroom was released yesterday, dismissing charges that it interfered with students religious beliefs. The issue dates back to September 2...

The Port Alberni Fire Department is reporting a big jump in structure fires last year. While overall calls were down slightly from their record year in 2018, there were 44 structure fires, up almost 3...