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No radiation in West Coast salmon but CFIA mum about testing

West Coast salmon tested negative for radiation from Japan but questions remain about where the fish came from and whether testing should be long term.
Foreign student plan recycled, NDP says

Foreign student plan recycled, NDP says

Premier Christy Clark stopped at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops Tuesday to unveil the second part of her jobs plan, a goal of increasing the number of international students in B.C. by 50 per cent. But critics were quick to point out that at least one of the key measures, an international education council, is already in place.
No Japanese radiation danger in salmon: CFIA

No Japanese radiation danger in salmon: CFIA

Food inspectors say fish tests turned up nothing
Class in session for Alberni paramedic hopefuls

Class in session for Alberni paramedic hopefuls

It was the first day of class at North Island College in Port Alberni for 15 students in the Justice Institute of B.C.'s primary paramedic course.
Chance for Pickton to leave prison just 12 years away

Chance for Pickton to leave prison just 12 years away

Swift parole a long shot for serial killer of missing women: Expert
Premier boosts northwest export plans

Premier boosts northwest export plans

The Ridley Island bulk terminal at Prince Rupert will be expanded with a $90 million road and rail project, Premier Christy Clark announced Monday.
Port Alberni Toy Run a smash hit

Port Alberni Toy Run a smash hit

Port Alberni embraced its annual Toy Run on the weekend, as 850 motorcycles roared into town.

One dead in Alberni ATV accident

A 22-year-old Parksville man is dead after plunging down a 200-foot embankment on his ATV in Port Alberni.

Alberni and NIC talk lands for expanded JI courses

Alberni city officials have broached the idea of NIC making land available for the Justice Institute to expand its course offerings.

Inlet trail officially opens in Alberni

A new trail near Alberni will allow residents and visitors to walk through Island Timberlands’ working forest along the Alberni Inlet.