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Heat warning for Okanagan, air quality statement for Revelstoke in effect

The heat warning and special air quality statement are in effect for the entire weekend

Aug 2, 2024 7:57 AM Read more >

Port Alberni's Sunshine Club alarmed by proposed fee increase

Seniors' organization warns that Sunshine Club could fold with 'exorbitant' fees

Aug 2, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Before fires, ‘we were having a great season,’ Barkerville media manager says

Though the wildfire continues to burn out of control, all evacuation orders, alerts were lifted July 29

Aug 1, 2024 9:06 AM Read more >

Port Alberni council doubles down on demolition order for Port Pub

Owners of the building had asked for a two-month extension

Jul 31, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Port Alberni sports community mourns the loss of Bobby McKenzie

Port Alberni Bombers player died on July 3, 2024

Jul 31, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Dehydrated hiker rescued from Alberni Inlet Trail via water

Alberni Valley Rescue Squad reminds people to carry the 10 essentials when hiking, especially in the backcountry

Jul 31, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

1 man dead in Highway 1 collision near Hope, BC Highway Patrol seeking witnesses

Witnesses asked for Monday morning collision that killed a pedestrian

Jul 31, 2024 12:36 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island photographer horrified after her wolf photo on hunting website

Alexander said she is still considering taking legal action

Jul 31, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Community says farewell in advance of Martin Mars waterbombers' departures

Many visitors had stories about seeing the waterbombers in action, fighting wildfires or practicing at Sproat Lake

Jul 30, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

'Yellow jacket' ambassadors aim to be helpful in Cathedral Grove

Volunteers from Alberni Valley Visitors Centre give tourists a reason to stop in Port Alberni

Jul 29, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >