Author Archives: David Wiwchar

It's been almost 20 years since the movie Insomnia was shot in Port Alberni, but other big productions have been looking lately, according to Island North Film Commissioner Joan Miller. The head of th...

Derelict properties can expect increasing pressure from city hall. Bylaw Services Manager Flynn Scott says there are currently five properties facing increasing fines and clean-up costs, further to th...

Commuters became heroes this morning after a frightening crash near the top of the hump. Icy conditions are believed to have been a factor in a head-on crash between a pick-up truck and an SUV shortly...

A pair of Port Alberni homes could soon be bulldozed unless their owners finally respond to city concerns. Steven Boden's building at 4781 Margaret Street has accumulated $3300 in bylaw infractions an...

City Council has asked staff to draft a request for proposals for the Harbourview lands. The controversial city properties have once again garnered the attention of developers, and city council says t...

Two Port Alberni houses have gained the attention of city council, who will be debating their demolition. The owners of 2808 Tenth Avenue, and another at 4781 Margaret Street, will be receiving orders...

The plan to collect yard and kitchen waste is slowly progressing through the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. ACRD Environmental Services Manager Rob Williams said as owners of the landfills, the ...

Four people have stepped forward to represent Cherry Creek and the Beaufort at the Regional District. The two by-elections were called for by the court after a few incorrect ballots were handed out in...

With the first round of consultations complete, Ministry of Transportation staff will develop ideas for solving summer traffic problems in Cathedral Grove. More than 500 people submitted ideas on ways...

The new Port Alberni shelter officially opened on Friday, with all levels of government in attendance to celebrate. Called 'Our Home on 8th', the $7.4 million facility provides desperately needed shor...