To the Editor: Cannabis facility latest reason why the City of Port Alberni should include the entire Alberni Valley.

Dear Editor, (not published) Two facts: First, pretty much everyone reading this will have “Port Alberni” at the end of their mailing address, and second, the most difficult issues communities face are often about how and where to use land. We saw a few weeks back at the Alberni Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) board, a …

Derelick building decisions don’t need to be in-camera – Live Tweeting from Justin McLeRoy on DTES buildings

I’ve been following what has been happening in Vancouver where two former hotels, now derelict, have been proposed as being bought by the City for $1. The process has been notable as it has been quite out in the open as the City has proposed the purchase for $1, staff has come back with a …

Early voting starts this weekend! Here’s how in Port Alberni.

Advance voting starts today! Advance voting is this long weekend. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the Athletic Hall (beside the Multiplex hockey arena and North Island College) from 9AM to 9PM. How do you vote? Elections Canada has all the info. If you received a voting card, bring it with you along with photo …