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Port Alberni, BC – At the June 18, 2020, Alberni Valley Community Forest (AVCF) Annual General Meeting, Chairman, Jim Sears presented the City of Port Alberni a $2 million dividend cheque from revenues produced by the AVCF Corporation’s operations.    

“Alberni Valley Community Forest operations produced a very healthy return in 2019, which puts us in a very healthy financial position,” said Jim Sears, AVCF Chairman. “Given the global pandemic and the resulting financial hardships felt at all levels, we feel this is the time for us to share our successes.”

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD), City of Port Alberni and CUPE Local 118 are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Karen Freethy to the temporary position of Emergency Support Services Director with the ACRD for a six-month term.

The three parties entered into a Secondment Agreement to allow for the development and coordination of an Emergency Support Services Program within the Alberni Valley.

Port Alberni, BC – To assist local businesses in finding innovative and creative ways of servicing the community, the City has established a set of guidelines that will allow approved businesses to expand their operations onto sidewalk areas and other City-owned properties.

The City of Port Alberni has received a $21,950 grant to support the development of an Uptown District Revitalization Strategy (UDRS).

The grant funds, provided by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) and Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, will further a number of the City’s strategic priorities and goals as outlined in the 2019 – 2023 Corporate Strategic Plan. One such priority is for the City to respond to demographic change in the community and improve quality of life, specifically by revitalizing the Uptown District.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is pleased to announce the hiring of Ms. Wendy Murphy as Manager of Police Support Services.

Tseshaht First Nation and the City of Port Alberni have issued a joint statement in response to an incident report in the early hours of June 2, 2020, on the Tseshaht First Nation Reserve:

“This morning, we learned of what appears to be a shocking racially-fueled incident that targeted local First Nations on the Tseshaht Reserve. The incident was reported to local R.C.M.P, who are actively investigating the case. 

On May 30, 2020, the City of Port Alberni is opening applications for the new and improved Enhanced Security Initiative Program (ESIP.)

This matching grant program provides successful applicants with a 50 per cent reimbursement up to a maximum of $1000.00 for security enhancements on commercial buildings or private dwellings within city limits. Examples of security enhancements include video surveillance equipment, security systems, enhanced exterior building/parking lot/lane-way lighting, and deadbolts or door locks.

The City of Port Alberni is taking a phased approach to reopening City Hall beginning Monday, June 1, 2020, to serve those that need assistance in processing their property tax and utility bill payments. The interior of the building will remain closed to the public, while a staffed payment booth in the front foyer of the building will be available (hours are limited from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday to Friday.)

While this in-person option is being made available, the City continues to strongly encourage taxpayers to use the alternate payment methods:

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 12 noon

JOINT NEWS RELEASE
THE ALBERNI VALLEY & BAMFIELD THANKS RESIDENTS
FOR STAYING CLOSE TO HOME OVER MAY LONG WEEKEND

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) and the City of Port Alberni (CPA) have developed a joint COVID-19 Path to Recovery Plan to promote physical, social and mental well-being, guide the reopening of businesses and workspaces, restart community engagement, strengthen communication, maintain the health and safety of residents and rebuild our resilient economy.