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Thunder a wonder in Alberni

Thunder a wonder in Alberni

Between 6,000–7,000 people from across the country to watch Thunder in the Valley 2011, a significant rise from last year’s event.
Muddled inquiry new blow to families of missing women

Muddled inquiry new blow to families of missing women

Doubts hang over probe into serial killer Pickton's slaying spree
B.C. quit-smoking plan attracts critics

B.C. quit-smoking plan attracts critics

B.C.'s plan to fund nicotine patches and gum for smokers has been lauded by the Canadian Cancer Society and other health organizations, but the program has its detractors.

Alberni train film on track

The Alberni Pacific Railway has caught the attention of the show’s producers, with its rich history, colourful past, and current operations. Filming will take place Aug. 12–14.
Shipmates still AWOL in Alberni

Shipmates still AWOL in Alberni

Canada Border Service is still looking for the five Pakistani men who jumped ship then disappeared to the Lower Mainland last week.
SmartGirl Money in Rwanda

SmartGirl Money in Rwanda

Alberni teacher Kama Money and four others are helping build a girl’s school, participating in classes with students and experiencing Third World conditions first hand in Rwanda.
Police identify Alberni scuba diver

Police identify Alberni scuba diver

Port Alberni RCMP have identified the man who died in last Sunday's scuba diving accident as Robert Mark Nixon, 42.
Last HST ballots collected for count

Last HST ballots collected for count

The fate of B.C.'s harmonized sales tax should be known by the end of August.
YVR contest is a-Mah-zing for Alberni man

YVR contest is a-Mah-zing for Alberni man

Alberni's Yaeger Mah is on track to win a contest that will see him spend 80 days filming a documentary at Vancouver International Airport.
Coroner probes Alberni scuba diving death

Coroner probes Alberni scuba diving death

The B.C. Coroner is investigating the death of the Alberni scuba diver who died after getting tangled in a fishing net this week. The port authority has no policies about scuba diving or net setting in the area where the diver died.