Port Alberni, BC – On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 8 a.m. the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 118 served the City of Port Alberni with 72-hour strike notice.
The City and CUPE Local 118 have been involved in the collective bargaining process in an effort to achieve a new collective agreement between the parties. At this time a new agreement has not yet been reached.
January 28, 2025
Port Alberni, BC – In response to the lead testing conducted in local schools by Pacific Rim School District in late 2024, the City took it upon itself to conduct testing at older City facilities to ensure drinking water meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni has responded to a letter from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (Ministry) addressing certain deficiencies in the now operational wastewater treatment plant.
Port Alberni, BC – On the morning of Monday, November 18, 2024, City Parks staff were alerted to several trees in Gyro Recreation Park (3245 7th Avenue) that sustained significant damage as a result of vandalism. A total of five (5) trees were damaged.
Port Alberni, BC – As part of the upcoming commercial building demolition process the City of Port Alberni, through its contractor, Warbrick Contracting Inc., will be systematically removing contaminated/hazardous materials from 5170 Argyle Street. This work will commence in mid-November 2024 and will follow all Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and be carried out by certified and qualified asbestos abatement workers.
Beginning November 1, 2024, all laneway access points off of Argyle Street from Harbour Road east (uphill) to 6th Avenue will become one-way, leading traffic to exit away from Argyle Street. As a result, vehicles (other than waste collection) will only be permitted to travel:
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Port Alberni, BC – The first round of engagement for Port Alberni’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan is coming to a close on Friday, October 25. Everyone is encouraged to participate before then so their ideas are included in drafting the City’s first Parks, Recreation & Culture (PRC) Master Plan. When complete, the plan will guide decision-making and investment in PRC services in Port Alberni over the next seven years and beyond.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Port Alberni, BC – City of Port Alberni residents are invited to share their ideas for the future of parks, recreation and culture services in the community. Ideas received will help shape the City’s first Parks, Recreation & Culture (PRC) Master Plan which will guide decision-making and investment in PRC services over the next seven years and beyond.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Darling as the new Director of Corporate Services. Sara brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role, having previously served as the Deputy Director of Corporate Services for the City.
August 7, 2024
Port Alberni, BC – The City, in conjunction with Tseshaht First Nation, has renamed Canal Waterfront Park to John Douglas Park at t̓iipis to honour the passing of the late John Douglas, Councillor and Former Mayor, and to also recognize the park as traditional Tseshaht territory. t̓iipis means ‘thrown up beach’ or ‘Polly’s Point’.
