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B.C. boomer care study begins

Can the B.C. health care system withstand the retirement of baby boom generation?

Dec 5, 2011 9:00 AM Read more >

Alberni man dies in Hawaii cycling accident

A 65-year-old Port Alberni man has died in a cycling accident in Makawao, Maui.

Dec 5, 2011 7:00 AM Read more >

Big profit on B.C. driver's licences

ICBC charges $75 for a new or renewed driver's licence, but it only costs the corporation $10 to issue a licence.

Dec 5, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >

Alberni man nets 45 days for accessing child porn

A Port Alberni man has been sentenced to 45 days in jail and two years probation for accessing child pornography online.

Dec 1, 2011 8:00 PM Read more >

Pennies for presents: WCGH donates wishing well coins

Alberni's West Coast General Hospital donated a bucket full of pennies to the AV News Pennies For Presents drive.

Dec 1, 2011 7:00 PM Read more >

BMO, train, celebrate 100th birthday

The Bank of Montreal- Alberni and the E&N passenger train into Alberni are both celebrating 100 years of service this weekend.

Dec 1, 2011 1:00 PM Read more >

Basic ICBC premiums to jump 11 per cent

Cut in optional rates to offset much of the pain for most B.C. motorists

Dec 1, 2011 8:00 AM Read more >

Alberni Medical Clinic closing in early 2012

The Pacific Rim Health Services Co-op is closing its Alberni clinic's doors in early 2012 because of a lack of doctors.

Dec 1, 2011 7:00 AM Read more >

Alberni's $7 million Fishermen's Harbour project a reality

Island Coastal Economic Trust is funding the Port Alberni Port Authority's Fishermen's Harbour project with $3.5 million.

Nov 30, 2011 5:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: B.C. suspends its strictest roadside penalties

The toughest of B.C.'s new impaired driving penalties infringe people's constitutional rights, a judge has ruled.

Nov 30, 2011 4:00 PM Read more >