Now entering its third day, the closure of Highway 4 due to a wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., is causing growing concern among residents and businesses on Vancouver Island faced with an arduous detour for supplies and travel.
With no estimate of when the major east-west route on the Island will reopen following its closure Tuesday afternoon, there are fears it will result in event cancellations and affect tourism in popular destinations such as Tofino and Ucluelet.
“It’s the talk of the town,” said Ian Riddick, chef and owner at Heartwood Kitchen in Ucluelet.
“There are a few events this weekend that have changed significantly. I have one event that is probably going to
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