Author Archives: David Wiwchar

The Alberni Pacific Railway train whistles have gone silent. City Council derailed the tourist train last night saying it has become too expensive in an era of budget restraints. Mayor Sharie Minions ...

The Huu-ay-aht First Nation says a Vancouver-based liquefied natural gas company has pulled out of a planned LNG development just months after it was announced as a major milestone. In an open letter,...

Marijuana grow-ops are about to come under increased scrutiny. The facilities are licenced through Health Canada and information about size, location and ownership are protected by federal privacy law...

Port Alberni city council will return from the Family Day holiday to face a flurry of meetings on Tuesday. First off is a special report from the city's interim planner on improvements to the official...

A Port Alberni couple is $5-million richer after winning Saturday's 6/49 Ian and Louise Thomas have been buying lotto tickets for the past few years. Ian, who retired from Coulson Flying Tankers, and ...

The Alberni - Clayoquot Regional District received its first application for a retail cannabis shop. The proposed store would be in a stand-alone building beside the Alberni Liquor Store which is in t...

BC Elections has released spending reports from October's municipal election, and the two top spenders in Port Alberni failed to get elected. Mike Ruttan spent $15,800 in an attempt to retain the Mayo...

City Council went through their project wish list yesterday, and quickly exceeded their budget. With $665,000 in discretionary funds, they picked $1.3 million in priorities - double their budget Mayor...

Port Alberni city council will be discussing policing and pot at a pair of meetings today. Inspector Brian Hunter will be presenting a proposal to increase the number of police officers by replacing t...

As opioid overdoses continue to plague every community in the country, Port Alberni paramedics are providing the province with life-saving programs. According to Central Island Medical Health officer ...