Second ammonia leak in six years forces arena shutdown in Port Alberni
- Port Alberni's hockey rink has been shut down due to an ammonia leak in its ice plant refrigeration system, according to city officials.
- This is the second ammonia leak detected since the system's installation in April 2019, with the first occurring in November 2019.
- City CAO Mike Fox issued an apology for the inconvenience and thanked the community for their understanding as they work on a solution.
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Second ammonia leak in six years forces arena shutdown in Port Alberni
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