Author Archives: David Wiwchar

Port Alberni pot shops that opened their doors yesterday, had them closed by police. The Cannabis Club on Bute Street was raided yesterday morning, with RCMP seizing marijuana, and a variety of produc...

Port Alberni pot shops are taking a variety of approaches today, amidst a cloud of uncertainty surrounding today's legalization of marijuana. B.C. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth advised illegal cann...

Today is your last chance to advance vote before the main election day on Saturday. City residents and property owners can vote for Mayor, council, and school board at City Hall today until 8 pm Rural...

A 31-year old man who stole from his 82-year old grandmother won't go to jail, but will have to repay her. Corey Pouliot was charged with 9 counts of theft after he used his grandmother's bank card to...

Mayor Mike Ruttan says he's been disgusted by much of the social media debate during this election. He said toxic and slanderous comments made on Facebook and other social media platforms stifles comm...

Coulson Aviation received a boost from the federal government, as they expand their made-in-Port Alberni firefighting aircraft. The company recently purchased six Boeing 737s from Southwest Airlines, ...

City Councillor Chris Alemany wants to clear the air. Alemany and the municipal air quality committee initially pushed for an end to backyard burning and rebates for homeowners to install high efficie...

The fallout from the Rogers Report of 2015 continues to rock Port Alberni City Council. The city paid more than $50,000 for an independent report on management structure at city hall, which led to man...

It's fire safety week, and Port Alberni Firefighters will be spreading their message to schools and community groups. Acting Fire Chief Wes Patterson says everyone should test their smoke detectors th...

Port Alberni voters packed the Italian Hall this week for a pair of all-candidates meetings. On Wednesday night, 17 of 20 city council candidates were grilled on issues around farm markets, regional a...