Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is confirming that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
After experiencing symptoms on Friday, March 19, the employee was tested that day and is now self-isolating. We are pleased that the employee effectively monitored their health, recognized their symptoms and quickly took the appropriate steps to be tested.
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Mar 23 2021 - 2:30pm
Feb 26 2021 - 11:57am
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni has received a $390,000 grant from the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP) to support the Train Station Rehabilitation Project.
Jan 28 2021 - 4:32pm
Port Alberni, BC – During the week of October 26, 2020, the City responded to the report of a release of oil from a rail tank car at McLean Mill National Historic Site.
It has since been determined that the oil was released through a closed valve that was found to be in the ‘open’ position. The Port Alberni RCMP are actively investigating this incident and are looking for the public’s assistance to help solve this file.
Jan 18 2021 - 3:40pm
Port Alberni, BC – At today's Committee of the Whole meeting City of Port Alberni Director of Finance Andrew McGifford unveiled the highlights of the City’s draft Five-Year Financial Plan.
Jan 13 2021 - 2:52pm
Port Alberni, BC – During the week of October 26, 2020, the City responded to the report of a release of oil from a rail tank car at McLean Mill National Historic Site.
Investigation into the cause of this incident indicated that the oil was released through a locked valve that was found to be in the ‘open’ position. Following the incident, the City took immediate action to mitigate environmental impacts and to ensure the health and safety of residents, including mobilizing several contractors and professional consultants.
Jan 6 2021 - 7:49pm
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Port Alberni, BC - A video recently posted on social media shows images of City personnel and RCMP members enforcing an order to close a building located at 2976 3rd Avenue on December 29, 2020. In the video a City Bylaw Services Officer is seen conversing with building owner Randy Brown. The Officer is heard using profane language.
Jan 6 2021 - 12:32pm
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Dec 2 2020 - 4:05pm
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is excited to announce the creation of the Public Safety Building.
In alignment with Council’s Corporate Strategic Plan goal of fostering a complete community that is safe, healthy and inclusive, the City has purchased a building located at 3075 3rd Avenue in the Uptown District. This building will be renovated to house the public safety team and is scheduled to open mid-2021.
Nov 23 2020 - 4:08pm
November 23, 2020
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is pleased to announce the hiring of Rob Dickinson as the new Director of Engineering and Public Works.