Local News

City of Port Alberni to increase user fees for the first time in 10 years

Council votes to keep fees affordable for seniors, youth

Feb 24, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Missing man located safe: Port Alberni RCMP

Tips from the public led to the man's location: RCMP

Feb 23, 2025 9:26 PM Read more >

B.C. company combats biodiversity loss with deep-sea robot

Ocean Diagnostic's new device can plunge 400 metres below the ocean's surface to collect data from at-risk species

Feb 21, 2025 11:20 AM Read more >

Port Alberni has a drinking problem, says medical health officer

Hospital admission for alcohol higher than the rest of Vancouver Island

Feb 21, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Nanaimo RCMP detachment has new officer in charge

Eric Rochette new Nanaimo RCMP superintendent, taking over for Andrew Burton who will become warden of Nanaimo Correctional Centre

Feb 20, 2025 2:57 PM Read more >

Three arrested after separate drug raids in Port Alberni

Emergency Response Team called in to assist with search warrants

Feb 20, 2025 9:34 AM Read more >

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Port Alberni on Feb. 22

Sage Haven Society hopes to raise $50,000 with event on Feb. 22, 2025

Feb 20, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

‘They've abandoned Africa’: Island charity horrified by Trump’s USAID cuts

The freeze has prevented the distribution of life-saving antiretroviral medication for HIV and AIDS

Feb 19, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Crimestoppers donates trauma bears to first responders

Port Alberni RCMP receive bears to provide comfort to young, vulnerable people in crisis situations

Feb 19, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Alberni RCMP Victim Services welcome new member: Milo

Handler says PADS dog Milo already making a difference for people dealing with trauma

Feb 18, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >