Author Archives: David Wiwchar

Courtenay - Alberni MP Gord Johns says he's ready to defend his record in Ottawa as a federal election looms. The first-time MP says he has proven you don't have to have someone in government in order...

Alberni - Clayoquot Regional District directors used their limited powers yesterday to prevent a large scale cannabis production facility. With concerns about odour and the effects on the water table,...

A funding announcement was made in Dartmouth Nova Scotia yesterday, but had it's start in the Alberni Inlet and Barkley Sound. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will provide $8.3 million to assist in the re...

Port Alberni RCMP are looking for information on who's behind a string of commercial b&e's Staff Sergeant Peter Dionne said buildings along Gertrude, Hollywood, Glenwood and Roger Streets and Argy...

Sproat Lake residents will be gathering this evening to discuss a proposed cannabis campus in their area. The 377,000 square foot facility is planned to be home to dozens of independant growers who wi...

The City of Port Alberni wants to know your thoughts on cannabis production and retail outlets. Mayor Sharie Minions said while some city bylaws are already in place, the pungest smell of pot producti...

Efforts to repair train cars destroyed by vandals will begin this week. Two boys were caught last week smashing out the windows of a pair of closed passenger coaches and setting off fire extinguishers...

Overdoses linked to stronger street drugs have spiked this month, leading Island Health to issue an overdose advisory. The stronger-than-usual drugs were first identified in Victoria last week, but ma...

City Council will be asking the RCMP to restore a community policing office in the uptown area, as part of their strategic priorities for the next 4 years. City officials recently travelled to Campbel...

Port Alberni City Council released their long-awaited strategic plan yesterday, mapping out their priorities for the next four years. Mayor Sharie Minions said while many of the issues weren't shared ...