Local News

Port Alberni RCMP searching for man reported missing May 2

Carlo Carpenedo is usually travelling on foot around the Port Alberni area, but hasn't been seen lately: RCMP

May 6, 2025 5:20 PM Read more >

Students deliver Red Dress message on march through Island streets

More than 200 students participated in the Red Dress March to honour Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women

May 6, 2025 9:52 AM Read more >

Island police stop impaired driver of loaded commercial tractor trailer

Truck was impounded by Saanich Police, driver issued a 90-day roadside prohibition

May 6, 2025 9:10 AM Read more >

Alberni Valley Multiplex ice chiller will need to be replaced: city

Second 'catastrophic failure' in six years prompts city to scramble for replacement

May 5, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Serious MVIs force City of Port Alberni to change dangerous intersection

Second person struck in three weeks at 10th Avenue and Dunbar Street

May 3, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Danish tourist, 12, praised by VicPD after spotting replica gun in Victoria waters

Replica air gun recovered from water as Victoria Police highlight safety risks of lookalike firearms

May 2, 2025 11:20 AM Read more >

Counting sheep: Rare lamb quintuplets born at Island vineyard

Prohibition Vineyard welcomes an unexpected surprise days before grand opening

May 2, 2025 8:53 AM Read more >

Nuu-chah-nulth career fair draws students, people seeking jobs

Jobs in many different sectors were highlighted at display tables and through human presentations

Apr 30, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

Drag racing returns to Port Alberni — on the Somass Lands

Racers eager to crack six-year drought as they plan for permanent drag strip

Apr 30, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Frances Barkley back in the water after long refit

First trip to Bamfield for 2025 taken under blue skies

Apr 28, 2025 11:30 AM Read more >