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Hundreds of kids enjoy Easter egg hunts in Alberni Valley

Community events, barbecues, church services were family draws over the weekend

Apr 1, 2024 9:25 AM Read more >

GIVING BACK: Port Alberni Rotary club’s Salmon Derby raffle goes online

10,000 tickets available in 50/50 draw that raises funds to give back to community

Mar 31, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

QUIZ: A celebration of Easter

The Easter weekend is a celebration of spring and an important observance in the Christian faith

Mar 31, 2024 4:50 AM Read more >

Kelowna’s Japan sister city, Kasugai, donates to wildfire relief efforts

Kasugai Chamber of Commerce and Industry donated to help alleviate effects of the 2023 wildfires

Mar 29, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

VALLEY SENIORS: Jean Stephens has a passion for photography

Stephens works part time at Abbeyfield

Mar 29, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Get egg-cited about Easter weekend in the Alberni Valley

Events for families, worshippers taking place in several locations March 29-31

Mar 28, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Nanaimo Dragonboat Festival tries to stay afloat as Victoria move announced

Fairway Gorge Paddling Club moves Nanaimo’s two-day regatta to Victoria

Mar 27, 2024 3:10 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island family pledges $500K for BC Cancer research centre

The Campbell family will also match donations for a new BC Cancer space in Victoria

Mar 27, 2024 1:40 PM Read more >

LOOK BACK: George Bird’s sawmill

George Bird was one of Port Alberni’s first pioneers…

Mar 23, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Island farmers celebrate 10-year labour of love at Keating Farm

It’s been a decade since George and Rebecca Papadopoulos left the city and embraced Island rural life

Mar 22, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >