(This letter was sent to the AVNews on July 25, 2021) Dear Editor, There is a lot of talk of what might come of the WFP lands if they are expropriated. What if they went back to their original purpose? There are amazing photos (courtesy Alberni Valley Museum) of the harbour just after the E&N …
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As you know from my previous long post about proposed development of park space in the City of Port Alberni, the City is proposing to subdivide and offer for sale and development, a portion of 11th Avenue Park. Here is that park: As I stated previously, I believe this park is falls under Section 29 …
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UPDATE - Added Photos of Stream culvert, small marsh and Dry/Owatchet Creek I went back to the area on July 21 to investigate where the stream actually flowed. You can see it in the Photo Record. Original Post Council policy #1 under Environmental Policy in the OCP (page 23) says (emphasis added), "Ravines, watercourses and …
