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Layton taking medical leave from NDP leadership

Layton taking medical leave from NDP leadership

Federal NDP leader Jack Layton has announced he is taking an indefinite medical leave from the leadership of the party, after being diagnosed with a second type of cancer.

No injuries in car-truck-boat accident on Tofino highway

No one was hurt after an accident involving a car from Delta, pick-up truck from Comox and boat on the Pacific Rim Highway outside of Port Alberni on Friday night.
Alberni's Walmart converts to 'super centre'

Alberni's Walmart converts to 'super centre'

Fresh produce and meat will be available to Alberni Walmart customers in four months.
Neighbours rally to revive Alberni family park

Neighbours rally to revive Alberni family park

Young families moving into Alberni's Weaver Park area would use the park if it had a better playground, and a mom is determined to make it happen.
Suncoast moves recycling bins in Alberni

Suncoast moves recycling bins in Alberni

Suncoast Waste Services, has moved its location to the former Revelstoke store site on Fourth Avenue in Alberni.

Regional district in dark over Alberni float homes

There's talks between the Hupacasath First Nation and province over floathomes in Great Central Lake but the ACRD isn't part of them.

No trend to north Alberni break-ins

A small rash of break-ins and vandalism in the same area of Alberni aren't related, police say.

Commercial fishery hurting Alberni businesses: Carter

Fish hitting commercial nets doesn't translate into money hitting Alberni's economy, chamber of commerce president Mike Carter said.

Phoney bills hit Alberni

Oceanside RCMP are investigating three separate instances of high-quality counterfeit $100 bills being passed at local businesses including some in Alberni.
Toyota moves into new Alberni digs

Toyota moves into new Alberni digs

New digs, new cars and new services for customers and staff at the new Alberni Toyota.