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Shannon Farms expands agri-tourism offerings

Shannon Farms expands agri-tourism offerings

Alberni Valley dairy farm adds culinary events to its farm-to-table repertoire
Cherry Creek votes to keep water, fire services in own district

Cherry Creek votes to keep water, fire services in own district

Referendum question asked whether residents were in favour of converting services to Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
Fire at Port Alberni's Harbourview Apartments contained to one unit

Fire at Port Alberni's Harbourview Apartments contained to one unit

Most residents returned to Port Alberni building within two hours: deputy fire chief
Port Alberni City Council concerned over ballooning RCMP costs

Port Alberni City Council concerned over ballooning RCMP costs

Councillors said while the RCMP is vital and they value their work, regular and rapid cost increases are a concern
Alberni motorcyclist may have life-altering injuries after crash near ferry terminal

Alberni motorcyclist may have life-altering injuries after crash near ferry terminal

37-year-old expected to survive collision between motorcycle and SUV in Tsawwassen
More roadwork to interrupt Highway 4 traffic west of Port Alberni

More roadwork to interrupt Highway 4 traffic west of Port Alberni

Mainroad Contracting will be patching asphalt east of Sutton Summit July 16-17
Road work at Cathedral Grove on Highway 4 will interrupt traffic July 17

Road work at Cathedral Grove on Highway 4 will interrupt traffic July 17

Road crews will be installing signs at Cathedral Grove; drivers can expect single-lane, alternating traffic
Overdue hiker walks out of bush as rescuers plan his search

Overdue hiker walks out of bush as rescuers plan his search

Hiker uses spare car parts, ingenuity to rescue himself after trek to Della Falls goes horribly wrong
UPDATE: Highway 17 reopens after major crash near Tsawwassen ferry

UPDATE: Highway 17 reopens after major crash near Tsawwassen ferry

DriveBC reports both lanes now open between Salish Sea Drive and Tsawwassen Drive
Downtown Island cannabis shop rejected for being too close to high school

Downtown Island cannabis shop rejected for being too close to high school

North Cowichan defeats zoning amendment, says location a lunch-hour hangout spot for students