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Quay block party wraps up Alberni centennial

Quay block party wraps up Alberni centennial

Port Alberni is celebrating its final centennial event on Sunday, Jan. 20, and the community is invited to a block party at Victoria Quay.
Centennial committee honoured in Alberni

Centennial committee honoured in Alberni

Port Alberni’s centennial volunteers take centrestage at city’s annual heritage commission awards.
Interior decoration on display at White Rock show home

Interior decoration on display at White Rock show home

The latest Millionaire Lottery grand prize is catching eyes along White Rock's Marine Drive.

100 Years: Heritage family donates centennial race trophy

An Alberni resident is helping recognize people with no sailing experience by donating the the Port Alberni Puddle Duck regatta trophy

100 YEARS: Heritage family donates trophy to mark Alberni centennial

The Crowshaws first came to Port Alberni in 1912. Descendants will mark the inaugural puddle duck race with a trophy.
100 Years: Post Office issues centennial stamp

100 Years: Post Office issues centennial stamp

Port Alberni now has a brand new cancellation stamp commemorating the city’s centennial.
100 Years: Passport issued for Alberni centennial exhibits

100 Years: Passport issued for Alberni centennial exhibits

A centennial passport initiative will see a special pin given to people who have the document stamped at Alberni's centennial exhibits.
Alberni to host best car show in a century

Alberni to host best car show in a century

Satch Willis is collecting memorabilia—as well as cars and trucks—for a two-day centennial car show being held in Alberni on Aug.4-5.
100 Years - Arts have their own place in Alberni's centennial history

100 Years - Arts have their own place in Alberni's centennial history

The arts movement in Port Alberni started modestly and grew out thanks to the late Tseshaht artist George Clutesi and others.
Painter helping promote the region

Painter helping promote the region

Monk's paintings show off the beauty of Central Vancouver Island