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Port Alberni needs more than 1,200 new housing units, says housing needs report

Port Alberni needs more than 1,200 new housing units, says housing needs report

Interim report shows 'not enough housing' in Port Alberni
Skytec Contracting leads list of Business Excellence winners

Skytec Contracting leads list of Business Excellence winners

Richard Spencer named 2024 Citizen of the Year at Alberni Valley Chamber awards
Meet the by-election candidates at Dog Mountain Brewing

Meet the by-election candidates at Dog Mountain Brewing

Informal evening gives public a chance to talk to some of the City of Port Alberni candidates
City by-election candidates on the hot seat at public meeting

City by-election candidates on the hot seat at public meeting

Candidates address everything from public safety to housing, the budget, amalgamation and climate change
Community gathers to celebrate Harbour Quay Light-Up

Community gathers to celebrate Harbour Quay Light-Up

Santa Claus, The Donut Shop grab top billing as people lined up for both at popular event
Greater Victoria aquarium seeks public input to crown this year’s Salish Sea Idol

Greater Victoria aquarium seeks public input to crown this year’s Salish Sea Idol

This year’s contenders include the bald eagle, humpback whale, salmon, and sea star
Port Alberni postal workers on the picket line

Port Alberni postal workers on the picket line

Strike halted mail delivery across the country, except benefit cheques, Santa's letters
Last of the Martin Mars waterbombers makes first flight in 17 years

Last of the Martin Mars waterbombers makes first flight in 17 years

Philippine Mars lifts off briefly from Sproat Lake; final departure still a waiting game
Canadian Maritime Engineering looks to bring shipbreaking to Port Alberni

Canadian Maritime Engineering looks to bring shipbreaking to Port Alberni

Company promises risk mitigation for ship recycling process
Future of Port Alberni's former hockey arena in question

Future of Port Alberni's former hockey arena in question

The city's old arena currently houses the Industrial Heritage Centre