On Friday a group of folks concerned about protecting our watershed and access to our backcountry met with our MLA Scott Fraser. Our MLA is always a good person to discuss issues with and this is an issue he has heard frequently over the past many years. The disconnect between Health and Forests. We had …
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A Year In – Questions to some Port Alberni Councillors
A few weeks ago I sent an email out to the Mayor and six councillors. It’s good to check in sometimes and see what sticks out for people after a year with a new job for some, and new partners for others. I received responses from Councillors Haggard and Paulson so I’ve included them below. …
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The Annual Tax Brawl Begins – Check those numbers.
It’s that time of year again, no, not Thanksgiving, or Black Friday, or even giving Tuesday. It’s the time of year cities start to work on their annual Five Year plans. I was going through the local news sites this morning at AVNews (Port Alberni proposes 5.1 percent tax increase for 2020) and the Peak …
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