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MARS MEMORIES: Bill McLeod has buckets of memories of Hawaii Mars

Port Alberni aviation enthusiast Bill McLeod recalls special 'drop day' at Alberni Valley Regional Airport

Aug 23, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Police arrest 7, seize drugs and cash in major south Island drug bust

Seven people were arrested in Duncan and Sooke after a multi-jurisdictional drug investigation

Aug 22, 2024 10:54 AM Read more >

Martin Mars history is a labour of love for Port Alberni man

Rob Frolic grew up listening to the rumble of the Martin Mars flying tankers at Sproat Lake. Now he collects the waterbombers' history

Aug 22, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

MLA Josie Osborne brings office to her constituents

Mid Island-Pacific Rim MLA invites people in remote corners of her riding to chat about issues of concern

Aug 21, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

SAR team rescues 2 hikers on Juan de Fuca trail during peak season

Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue urge hikers to be prepared

Aug 21, 2024 11:12 AM Read more >

Alberni Valley News' office building goes up for sale

The Alberni Valley News isn't going anywhere; we will still cover stories and issues that matter to Alberni Valley residents.

Aug 21, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Businessman says he's losing out over new quay pathway

Wade Nicklin says construction for Port Alberni's Quay to Quay Pathway has adversely affected his business

Aug 21, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

MARS MEMORIES: Writer recalls a flight, a tour and a final farewell

A community's love affair with the Martin Mars is evident as the iconic aircraft makes a final flypast

Aug 20, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

38th annual Tlu-piich Games return to Port Alberni

Annual games returned for the first time in five years

Aug 19, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Port Alberni RCMP seek suspects in liquor store robbery

Three suspects fled on foot after brandishing a knife at employee

Aug 19, 2024 11:49 AM Read more >