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.
June 9, 2023
PORT ALBERNI – The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, City of Port Alberni, the District of Ucluelet, Tseshaht, Hupačasath, Tla-o-qui-aht, Huu-ay-aht, Uchucklesaht, Toquaht, and Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ join together to thank tourists for NOT travelling to our communities at this time.
As fuel supplies are extremely limited, we are asking for support in limiting travel to essential purposes only. The safety of our residents is our primary concern, and we need to ensure our emergency services have adequate supply of fuel to continue delivering services.
Statement from Mayor Sharie Minions
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
PORT ALBERNI – We are not strangers to adversity in the Alberni Valley. When tough times hit, we rally together and do what must be done to make sure everyone gets through it.
The past two days are another example of our community doing just that. As I share our story with the world through the interviews I do, I am proud of how strong we are and how we handle difficult situations. We do not panic. We dig in and get things done together.
Monday, June 5, 2023.
Port Alberni, BC - The City of Port Alberni would like to inform residents and visitors of a water advisory issued for Canal Beach.
Vancouver Island Health Authority [VIHA] has detected elevated levels of bacteria in the water at Canal Beach, prompting the issuance of this advisory as a precautionary measure.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Friday, May 19, 2023
Port Alberni, BC - The City of Port Alberni announces today that it is rescheduling the next phase of the engagement process for the Official Community Plan (OCP) until fall. This decision comes as part of the City's ongoing commitment to providing a thoughtful, inclusive, and comprehensive approach to public engagement.
Friday, May 19, 2023
Port Alberni, BC - Firefighters from the Port Alberni, Beaver Creek, Cherry Creek, and Sproat Lake Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at the 3600 block of 4th Avenue shortly after 11 pm last night. Unfortunately, one person was found deceased at the scene.
At this time, details surrounding the fire and the identity of the deceased individual are not being released pending further investigation.
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni Mayor and Council adopted the 2023-2027 Financial Plan and approved three readings of the 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw, at the City Council meeting on April 25, 2023.
The 2023-2027 Financial Plan, which is updated annually, was presented to the newly elected Council for review and feedback over a three-month period starting in February, and underwent thoughtful deliberation involving the public and City staff.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is taking the next step in redevelopment of the Somass Lands, a 43 acre waterfront property where the somass division sawmill formerly operated.
