Sara Darling
Director of Corporate Services
4850 Argyle Street
Port Alberni BC V9Y 1V8
Telephone
250.723.2146
Administration – Clerks
Kate Love
Manager of Communications
4850 Argyle Street
Port Alberni BC V9Y 1V8
Telephone
250-723-2146
Mayor's Address to Port Alberni
The Mayor addresses Port Alberni in a special livestream broadcast, acknowledging the unceded territories of the Hupacasath and Tseshaht First Nations
City to Restrict Public Access to Local Govt. Work spaces/Public Facilities
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.
City & ACRD COVID-19 Update
Port Alberni, BC – The BC Health Officer has directed the cancellation of all gatherings larger than 250 people
City & ACRD Cancelling Large Gatherings
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.
ACRD & City Open Level 1 Emergency Operations Centre to Support Local Response to COVID-19
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).
City and ACRD Actively Monitoring 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.
City to Hold Budget eTown Hall Meeting - March 10, 2020
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.
City Hires Manager of Community Policing
Port Alberni, BC – On January 10, 2020, the City of Port Alberni hired David Cusson as Manager of Community Policing to round out the new community safety team.