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Riley was just a six-week-old infant when her mom, Sue, was told her daughter had an abnormal heart murmur. While this visit to BC Children’s for the diagnosis paled in intensity compared to other health challenges to follow, it began a 20-year journey for the Stewart family from Maple Ridge with BC Children’s Hospital.

Family-owned company encourages employees to take time to attend local events, pay respect

The ownership group behind the BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs decided to take the leap this summer and bring a new junior hockey team to Port Alberni. On May 27 th , the VIJHL board of governors gave the Bulldogs ownership approval that they would in fact be accepted into the VIJHL, and with that the Bombers were born .

Monday, Sept. 13 is the first day of the new 3-stream roadside collection service for residents in the City of Port Alberni. Over the last two weeks, new recycling and organics carts were delivered to every single-family home within the municipal boundaries by the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD). The distribution of 13,000 carts was a large job and there’s more work ahead for all of us to ensure the program is successful and there is minimal contamination between the waste streams.

BC Cancer Foundation fundraiser aims to increase access to prostate cancer diagnostic tool

In the words of Willie Wonka, “Hold your breath, make a wish, count to three …” and maybe you’ll find a golden ticket inside a Valley Vonka chocolate bar!

Training program helps Indigenous youth engage in a meaningful career in the environmental sector

With the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) and City of Port Alberni rolling out the new 3-stream roadside cart collection service in September, we’re receiving lots of questions about specific items – and where they should go… Here are a few of the top items that people are mentioning.

The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) and City of Port Alberni are launching a new three-stream roadside collection service the week of Sept. 13. This service will mark a significant positive change for the community with many co-benefits.

Starting this September, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District ( ACRD ) and City of Port Alberni are launching a new 3-stream roadside cart collection service. Similar to garbage, recycling and organics will now be collected in wheeled carts and picked up at the roadside. The City’s garbage trucks will pick up two carts each week, utilizing the unique split compartments that will increase collection efficiency.