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Child poverty high in Alberni Valley

According to the 2016 BC Child Poverty Report Card, Port Alberni is amongst the top three urban areas in BC with the highest child poverty.

Bail hearing delayed for father charged with manslaughter

Twenty-year-old Warren Baader made his first physical appearance in Port Alberni Provincial Court on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Reality of gender based violence is complex

Columnist Pamela Ana discusses women in abusive relationships and what resources are available in the Alberni Valley.
VIDEO: Premier says B.C. now 'very close' to Yes on Trans Mountain pipeline

VIDEO: Premier says B.C. now 'very close' to Yes on Trans Mountain pipeline

Christy Clark says Prime Minister Trudeau should come to B.C. to explain why he approved Kinder Morgan project
Cantimber testing draws few complaints

Cantimber testing draws few complaints

Cantimber underwent stack testing at the facility from Nov. 3 to 10 to check for potential chemicals in the VOC's.
Alberni programs keeping kids fed

Alberni programs keeping kids fed

A number of Port Alberni organizations are taking steps to combat hunger in schools across the Alberni Valley.
WestJet gives back to fire-ravaged Fort McMurray

WestJet gives back to fire-ravaged Fort McMurray

Parachutes filled with round-trip tickets floated down from the sky during community event
Trudeau green lights Kinder Morgan pipeline, rejects Northern Gateway

Trudeau green lights Kinder Morgan pipeline, rejects Northern Gateway

One of two controversial oil pipelines across B.C. gets green light from federal government

Union says it will oppose sale of B.C. retirement homes to firm with links to China

Retirement Concepts owns 24 retirement facilities, mostly in B.C.
B.C.'s rental vacancy rate increases to 1.3 per cent

B.C.'s rental vacancy rate increases to 1.3 per cent

Cities such as Victoria, Abbotsford, Kelowna and Vancouver still report vacancy rates of under one per cent.