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

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

Building was subject of WorkSafe BC stop work order
Say their names: those lost are not forgotten on Red Dress Day

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

'It's a heavy day, but an important day.'
VIDEO: Traffic stops for fawn-tastic reunion on Vancouver Island

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
Speeding drivers a concern in Port Alberni

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

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

Support systems strain as aging population surge stretches their capacity
School's out for Port Alberni students after small fire at high school

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

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

Occupational diseases are an increasing threat to worker safety: MacFadgen
Victoria supportive housing groups call for change after suspected homicide

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
Alberni Valley News may be delayed in delivery

Alberni Valley News may be delayed in delivery

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

'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