Effective immediately, all playgrounds within the City of Port Alberni and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) are closed until further notice.
This decision was made in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19, protect our residents and encourage social distancing in our communities.
Port Alberni, BC – Due to the current COVID-19 public health crisis, the Regular Meeting of Council, scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., has been cancelled.
“The decision has been made to cancel the March 23rd meeting. This will allow the City additional time to consider how to proceed with City business during this public health crisis while meeting our legislated requirements and ensuring the health and safety of our citizens,” said City Clerk, Davina Hartwell.
In response to COVID-19, the City is restricting public access to local government work spaces and public facilities until further notice.
“In light of today’s news, we are taking precautionary measures and closing City-owned facilities to the public. These closures will help minimize risk to staff so we may continue to provide essential services to the community we serve. This unprecedented step will also help protect our citizens and those considered high-risk by limiting opportunities for community-transmission,” said Tim Pley, City of Port Alberni CAO.
Further to the BC Health Officer directing cancellation of all gatherings larger than 250 people, the City of Port Alberni will be cancelling any events of 250 or more guests effective immediately, until further notice. The City encourages all event organizers renting City facilities to follow this same recommendation from the province. The Sunshine Club has made the decision to suspend all activities, programs, meetings and events effective Monday, March 16, 2020.
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) jointly with the City of Port Alberni have opened a Level One Emergency Operations Centre to support the local response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) and City of Port Alberni are actively developing a joint Alberni Valley Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Response Plan (the Plan) to help prepare for the potential arrival of COVID-19.
Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni invites residents to participate in an eTown Hall Budget Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
While the event takes place in Council Chambers at City Hall (4850 Argyle Street), the eTown format will allow for comments and questions to be received from those in attendance, as well as those viewing from the comfort of their home.
The City of Port Alberni is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Andrew McGifford as the new director of finance.
