Highway not a hockey issue
Coun. Ron Paulson retracted his earlier statement that the condition of the Alberni Highway was the reason for Hockey Canada’s trepidation for hosting some of the women’s U18 championships in Port Alberni. Instead, Hockey Canada’s trepidation was due to travel time, he said.
Sewer issues back at council
Port Alberni resident Bryce Casavant sent another letter back to city council after being unsatisfied with the city’s choice to cost share the price of connecting his property to the municipal sewer system. Due to his property being over 100 ft. from the sewer, his fee is $6,500, a quarter of the overall cost.
Abbeyfield to get a new roof
Abbeyfield House is getting a new roof at a discount thanks to a $150,000 contribution from the city. Council voted to take $150,000 from the capital works reserve fund to add to the $60,000 that Abbeyfield will be paying.
Mayor off to China
Mayor Mike Ruttan will head to a sustainability conference in China next month thanks to Vanke, a Chinese construction firm.
Ruttan sees the trip as an opportunity to introduce Chinese investors to investment and partnership opportunities.
Victim services sent to ACRD
Port Alberni Victim Services were told to try for a bigger grant-in-aid from the regional district before coming back to the city to explore other funding options. Victim services is looking for an $11,000 increase in funding. Currently, the regional district contributes $15,000.
Spirit Square market back
The Spirit Square crafters market entered a lease with the city for the location for five months starting May.
