Silos

One of the things that I have noticed since coming to Port Alberni is that the place is very insular.  Small towns tend to be insular, but in Port Alberni the groups in Port Alberni are insular from each other.

The churches don't support each other.  The city ended support for the Sunshine Club a while ago.  The city has reduced its support for its own Community Policing.  The city ended support for the Chamber of Commerce.  The city ended support for the SPCA.

Now the Chamber of Commerce has ended support for McLean Mill, the major tourist attraction in town.

Come to Port Alberni and watch the place collapse into huddles around you ...