$2M would improve the lot of B.C. friendship centres, New Democrat aboriginal affairs critic Scott Fraser said.
READNew Democrat MLA Scott Fraser says the BC Liberals have blown their chance to show leadership with their 2013 budget.
READAt Alberni's Parks and Rec, a new pool should be saved for, lockers replaced and there will be changes to fees for seniors and students.
READAlberni's budget process started with presentations from the city’s IT department, human resources, admin and SPCA on Monday.
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Alberni seniors are on edge after three recent home invasions, but several local services looking out for their safety.
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Alberni city crews continue repairing a pipe section along lower Third Avenue. But replacement is needed, city engineer Guy Cicon said.
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RCMP Sgt. Jim Martin, who works in Spruce Grove, Alta, has been named the new commanding officer for the Port Alberni RCMP detachment.
READPort Alberni City Council voted to give Paul Saroya a one-year extension on his development permit for the Beaufort Hotel.
READPort Alberni city council re-affirmed their support for a new shelter on Eighth Avenue but public education is in order, councillors said.
READProperty and business taxes in Alberni are slated to see increases but major industry is projected to pay less.
READAhousaht member Christopher Mathias Sam, 22, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for killing former Alberni resident Ray Samuel, 45.
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VIHA is negotiating a contract with an Alberni agency to provide a fresh food program to clients of the Integrated Health Network.
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An over-representation of carbs in food bank hampers has prompted an Alberni Salvation Army major to consider how to stock them with veggies
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Foundation issues and a cracking sinking building may force the City of Alberni to demolish the main building at Clutesi Haven Marina.
READAlberni residents will have an opportunity to give input on the city's five-year budget plan starting Feb. 15 at the Capitol Theatre.
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The Port Alberni Centennial celebration committee has signed teh Port Alberni Port Authority as its first major sponsor.
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Renovations at Alberni's Little Bavaria Restaurant are now completed.
READThe AVMHA Midget B Rep team plays in the Island Playoff series starting Saturday, Feb. 11.
READPort Alberni’s population grew from 30,664 in 2006 to 31,061 — a one-per-cent increase — in 2011.Growth was seven per cent nationally.
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Fire crews doused flames from a lumber truck that caught fire at 10th Avenue and Maitland Street Wednesday afternoon. The driver was unhurt.
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