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Work resumes on Port Pub demolition nearly a year after its closure

Building was subject of WorkSafe BC stop work order

May 13, 2025 10:50 AM Read more >

Say their names: those lost are not forgotten on Red Dress Day

'It's a heavy day, but an important day.'

May 12, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Traffic stops for fawn-tastic reunion on Vancouver Island

BC SPCA says it's a timely reminder that deer fawning season in British Columbia has begun

May 9, 2025 2:50 PM Read more >

Speeding drivers a concern in Port Alberni

Port Alberni city council is keeping an eye on the roads. Mary Clare Massicotte, the city's manager of Community Safety & Social Development department, presented her quarterly report to council on Monday, April 14.

May 9, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island seniors face rising costs, care shortfalls as numbers grow

Support systems strain as aging population surge stretches their capacity

May 9, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

School's out for Port Alberni students after small fire at high school

Fire contained to room of origin thanks to school sprinklers, quick-thinking staff

May 8, 2025 10:23 AM Read more >

Day of Mourning: worker safety 'better than it was'

Occupational diseases are an increasing threat to worker safety: MacFadgen

May 7, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Victoria supportive housing groups call for change after suspected homicide

A man was found dead in a unit of the Waterview Supportive Housing in April

May 7, 2025 12:57 PM Read more >

Alberni Valley News may be delayed in delivery

Find us online or read our e-edition

May 7, 2025 12:23 PM Read more >

'I just screamed': Port Alberni woman wins $500,000 in Lotto 6/49

Woman was on her way home from Victoria when she found out she won

May 6, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >