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Friday, March 10, 2023

Port Alberni – The City of Port Alberni’s crew worked through the night with contractors and are 
making progress on repairs to the waterline that was damaged yesterday in a logging truck accident.

As long as there are no unforeseen setbacks on site, the City anticipates the waterline will be 
fully repaired today by the end of day. Water restrictions are still in place, and the City 
appreciates residents going above and beyond to limit their use to essential water use only.

Thursday, March 9, 2023 

Port Alberni – An accident on Franklin River Road has damaged the City of Port Alberni’s main water supply line. As a result, the City of Port Alberni and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District have activated the Emergency Operations Centre and are asking residents to limit water use until further notice in order that best use is made of the water in City reservoirs.

Friday, February 16, 2023

Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Fox as the new Chief Administrative Officer [CAO].

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Port Alberni, BC – At the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 6, 2023 the City of Port Alberni launched an overview of its draft Five-Year Financial Plan (the Financial Plan) that will determine major financial decisions and commitments to our community. A detailed draft Financial Plan was subsequently received by City Council for consideration and first reading of the Financial Plan Bylaw provided at its Regular meeting of February 13th.

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is pleased to announce the hiring of Danielle Leurebourg as the new Director of Corporate Services.

Ms. Leurebourg brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, honing her local government experience over recent years. Along with bringing proven skills in government relations and advocacy to her new role at the City, Ms. Leurebourg has continued to further advance her knowledge of corporate administration and is in the final stages of completing a Master of Business Administration.

Friday, November 4, 2022

Port Alberni, BC –The City of Port Alberni and the Port Alberni Professional Fire Fighters Association (PAPFFA) Local 1667, have reached a new five-year collective agreement, retroactive to January 1, 2020.

The agreement was ratified by the union on Friday, October 28, 2022, and by City of Port Alberni Council on Monday, October 31, 2022. The new contract covers a five-year period and will expire on December 31, 2024.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni will observe the national holiday on Monday, September 19, 2022, to mark the federally announced day of mourning for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

“The City of Port Alberni joins all Canadians in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” said Mayor Sharie Minions.

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is excited to announce the next step in the journey towards the revitalization of the Somass Lands with the release of a request for Expressions of Interest from experienced developers and a request for Expressions of Interest from potential users with an interest or concept for part or all of the Lands.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Port Alberni, BC – The City of Port Alberni is excited to open a new waterfront space for the people of Port Alberni just in time for Canada Day. Beginning July 1st, daytime access will be enabled to a section of land bordering a portion of the former Somass Sawmill site.

Friday, June 24, 2022

Port Alberni, BC – To ensure a steady supply of safe drinking water during our hot summer, Stage 1 Water Restrictions start July 1, 2022.

Starting Friday 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.