Author Archives: David Wiwchar

The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District will be forming a Transportation Advisory Committee, whose top priority will be to suggest alternatives or improvements to Highway 4. The Committee will be made...

Emergency services in Port Alberni won't be affected by staff shortages like some other island hospitals. According to Island Health's Executive Director for Community Hospitals Max Jajszczok (Yaz-chu...

Commercial fishing for sockeye has now ended after fisheries researchers downgraded the forecast run size. The run was first estimated at 700,000 fish in June, and was upgraded to 800,000 later that m...

Today is Deputy Fire Chief Wes Patterson's last day of work before retirement. The well-liked firefighter has been with the Port Alberni Fire Department for 8 years after moving here from Northern BC ...

Scientists say warming waters will affect west coast fisheries for the next few years, as climate change collides with an upcoming El Nino current. Reduced upwelling in the ocean means less nutrients ...

Firefighters spent the night in the woods off 16th Avenue, patrolling for hotspots after dousing a dangerous forest fire. The fire in Dry Creek Park brought crew from all valley fire departments and a...

Highway 4 is about to face daily closures as rocks loosed by the Cameron Bluff fire are cleared from the slopes above the road. Starting Monday, the highway will be closed from 9am until 5pm with a tw...

Water and sewer rates will increase by 5% on September 1st as part of a multi-year increase strategy. Bulk water rates to Beaver Creek, Tseshaht, Hupacasath and industrial partners rose 10% but accord...

Memorials were held this weekend for Amber Manthorne, the Port Alberni woman who went missing from her Great Central Lake home one year ago. Vigils were held Friday at the Maritime Discovery Pier, and...

With the disruption in recycling services due to the highway blockage, the regional district is now facing a backlog. Community Services General Manager Jenny Brunn says they're especially overwhelmed...