Port Alberni, BC – It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of John Douglas, current City Councillor, former Mayor and beloved member of the community. John dedicated his life to making Port Alberni a better place, and touched the lives of all who knew him.
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Jul 9 2024 - 4:38pm
Port Alberni, BC – The BC Wildfire Service has recently announced it will put in place a ban on all campfires in the Coastal Fire Centre effective at noon Pacific Daylight Time Friday, July 12, 2024.
The Coastal Fire Centre is implementing this prohibition due to increasing temperatures and no precipitation in the forecast.
Jul 9 2024 - 10:01am
Port Alberni, BC –Trail maintenance is underway in the City’s parks and major trail networks. Trail users are advised to watch for crews and observe all applicable signage and keep dogs on a leash where required.
Work includes brushing, mowing, cutting back brambles and overgrown bushes, removing natural hazards and increasing overall trail safety in all major trail networks throughout the City.
Jul 5 2024 - 8:59am
Port Alberni, BC – Due to a significant increase in demand for City services and resources the City will be permanently moving two departments – Development Services and Engineering - across the street to the second floor of the Salvation Army building (formerly known as the federal building and main post office), located at 4835 Argyle Street.
Jul 3 2024 - 1:14pm
Port Alberni, BC – The City was recently made aware of a complaint involving temporary foreign workers (TFWs) recruited to work in Port Alberni.
Jun 26 2024 - 2:45pm
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) and the City of Port Alberni (CPA) worked together to create Accessibility Plans for each organization. This week, the ACRD Board of Directors and CPA Council adopted their respective Accessibility Plan, allowing both organizations to begin to implement its recommendations.
Jun 21 2024 - 4:40pm
June 21, 2024
Joint News Release | City of Port Alberni and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
The Roger Creek wildfire is “under control” and does not pose a threat to any structures at this time.
May 31 2024 - 10:13am
The City of Port Alberni extends its sincere gratitude to the local social service agencies, employees and volunteers who worked dilligently to relocate tenants following the evacuation of 5170 Argyle Street.
Following the discovery of hazardous materials, swift action was necessary to minimize exposure, leading to the enactment of a Fire Order and subsequent evacuation of the building due to the lack of active fire systems.
May 29 2024 - 9:35am
May 29, 2024
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is addressing a concerning situation involving hazardous materials at 5170 Argyle Street. Following a remedial action order and subsequent inspections, it has been confirmed that immediate action is necessary to minimize exposure to these materials. As a result, employees and contractors have been removed from the site. This has resulted in the enactment of a Fire Order prompting the evacuation of the building due to the absence of active fire systems in the building.
Apr 29 2024 - 4:35pm
Port Alberni, BC – The City, along with Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society (WVIIHS), will be entering an agreement to bring back short track passenger service on the Alberni Pacific Railway for the 2024 operating season.