Local News

Serious crime rates, alcohol consumption rise in Alberni’s health profile

Port Alberni’s Local Health Area (LHA) has the highest serious crime rates among all Island Health LHAs.

Sep 22, 2017 9:44 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Nanaimo senior in critical condition after being struck by own car

A 73-year-old woman was transported to hospital in Victoria

Sep 21, 2017 9:40 PM Read more >

Kuu-us offers community voicemail service

The program is designed to reduce barriers for people trying to find a job or rent a home.

Sep 21, 2017 3:46 PM Read more >

Mt. Arrowsmith Park and Log Train Trail open

Hiking trails reopen as campfire ban lifts in Coastal Fire Centre

Sep 21, 2017 3:33 PM Read more >

Famous elk back with new headgear on Vancouver Island

He’s sporting a tarp, an innertube, and windchimes now but he’s the same frisky fellow from last year.

Sep 21, 2017 2:10 PM Read more >

Fire in Beaver Creek claims one cabin, damages another.

An early morning fire in Beaver Creek burned down a cabin that sat on a three-unit lot across from the Beaver Creek Fire Hall.

Sep 21, 2017 1:44 PM Read more >

NIC Foundation helps record number of students in Port Alberni

North Island College students in Alberni received $26,000 in scholarships and bursaries this year

Sep 21, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

Port Alberni Sister City Society seeks new members

The Society is celebrating 31 years of adult/student exchanges

Sep 21, 2017 11:21 AM Read more >

MP Gord Johns demands more time for tax fairness consultations

Johns is demanding the Liberals double the allotted time for consultations on tax fairness

Sep 21, 2017 9:39 AM Read more >

Aquatic Centre still in good shape, says director

City of Port Alberni still has time to look for a replacement

Sep 21, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >