Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is thrilled to announce that Matthews West Developments Ltd. has been selected as the development partner for the redevelopment of the Somass Lands. This significant milestone marks the next step in the transformation of the 43-acre waterfront property, formerly the site of the Somass Division sawmill.
Friday, December 8, 2023
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni has made the decision to disable comments on its social media platforms to maintain a respectful dialogue and to better inform residents on community matters.
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni has received approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to install a limited light display on Johnston Road in time for the holiday season.
"We understand how disappointing it is not to be able to view this year’s Christmas light display on Johnston Road,” said Chief Administrative Officer, Mike Fox. “Now that we have received the required temporary approvals from the Province, the City will be moving quickly to erect the lights on Johnston Road early next week.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Port Alberni, BC - The City of Port Alberni, in collaboration with the Port Alberni Friendship Centre, BC Housing, the Supportive Housing Task Force and other partner agencies, is excited to announce the completion of construction on the Wālyaqił - Tiny Home Village. This innovative project aims to address the urgent need for safe and secure housing for vulnerable individuals in our community.
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Port Alberni, BC - The City of Port Alberni is pleased to announce the evolution of the Parks, Recreation, and Heritage department to Parks, Recreation, and Culture. This progression reflects our commitment to providing diverse opportunities for community engagement and connection to a wide range of disciplines, including heritage, music, art, placemaking, and events.
Monday, October 2, 2023
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is pleased to announce the hiring of Jim MacDonald as the new Director of Infrastructure Services, effective October 2nd.
Our File No. 0400-20 & 0400-40
July 26, 2023
Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister
by email: justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca
Honourable David Eby, Premier
by email: premier@gov.bc.ca
Re: Request for Secondary Access Route
Sent on behalf of the following:
Ahousaht First Nation
Alberni-Clayoguot Regional District (ACRD)
City of Port Alberni
District of Tofino
District of Ucluelet
Ditidaht First Nation
Hesquiaht First Nation
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Port Alberni, BC – To ensure a steady supply of safe drinking water during our hot summer, Stage 1 Water Restrictions start July 1, 2023.
Starting Saturday, July 1st from 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., odd-numbered addresses can water their lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers on odd-numbered calendar days; even-numbered addresses can water on even-numbered calendar days.
Monday, June 12, 2023
Port Alberni, BC - The City of Port Alberni is informing residents and visitors that the water advisory for the Canal Beach area at Canal Waterfront Park remains in effect.
The recent closure of Highway 4 has posed unforeseen challenges in transporting the necessary water samples to VIHA's laboratory for analysis in a timely manner. As a result, we have not yet received the test results required to determine the safety of the water at Canal Beach.
