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Port Alberni distillery applies to open a lounge on Johnston Road

Antidote Distilling Co.’s application supported by city council

Aug 20, 2023 6:56 PM Read more >

Air quality advisory in effect on Vancouver Island due to wildfires

Island region likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke for next 24-48 hours, says Environment Canada

Aug 19, 2023 11:41 AM Read more >

111 animals, including reptile, seized from B.C. property; SPCA investigating

Cats, dogs, reptile among distressed critters removed from Lower Mainland property Aug. 16

Aug 18, 2023 9:56 AM Read more >

Forecast shows Vancouver Island engulfed in smoke by Saturday

Light particles expected to become heavier by late evening across the Island

Aug 18, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Building walls: West Coast Indigenous youth reclaiming clam harvest heritage

First Nations youth make their mark by cultivating ancient food systems in their territories

Aug 17, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Port Alberni lawn bowling team earns provincial silver medal

Team will be headed to the national championships in Edmonton next month

Aug 17, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Island MP calls for climate emergency relief for small businesses

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns says businesses should be compensated for loss of revenue

Aug 16, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Ground crews, helicopter attack wildfire northeast of Port Alberni

Fire was discovered Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 16

Aug 16, 2023 5:07 PM Read more >

Two sent to hospital after car, motorcycle collide near Port Alberni

Incident snarled traffic west of Port Alberni on busy Sunday evening

Aug 15, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

BC Hydro plans annual water flow increases at Elsie Lake

Water ‘pulses’ shown to aid steelhead migration

Aug 15, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >