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Suspect considered violent thought to be in Nanaimo or Port Alberni

Suspect considered violent thought to be in Nanaimo or Port Alberni

41-year-old recently released from prison wanted for breaching conditions
Boothroyd Indian Band conducting cultural burn in the Fraser Zone on May 2

Boothroyd Indian Band conducting cultural burn in the Fraser Zone on May 2

The cultural burn will take place with the assistance of the BC Wildfire Service
Port Alberni to host first annual women’s hockey tournament

Port Alberni to host first annual women’s hockey tournament

Teams will be travelling from all over Vancouver Island
First Nations Leadership Council joins call for probe into lack of police prosecutions

First Nations Leadership Council joins call for probe into lack of police prosecutions

‘We are shocked and angered, and will not be backing down’ — FNLC
Port Alberni Lawn Bowling Club holds spring open houses

Port Alberni Lawn Bowling Club holds spring open houses

People are invited to give the sport a try
Youth Battle of the Bands returns to Port Alberni for 2024

Youth Battle of the Bands returns to Port Alberni for 2024

Event will take place June 8, 2024
Musical duo brings ‘global fusion’ sound to Char’s Landing in Port Alberni

Musical duo brings ‘global fusion’ sound to Char’s Landing in Port Alberni

Sahara Jane and Ken Shorley will perform on May 2, 2024
Port Alberni recognizes workplace fatalities with Day of Mourning ceremony

Port Alberni recognizes workplace fatalities with Day of Mourning ceremony

April 28 was a day of remembrance for those killed or injured in workplace tragedies
Alberni Valley News journalists earn silver at 2024 BCYCNA awards

Alberni Valley News journalists earn silver at 2024 BCYCNA awards

Editor Susie Quinn and reporter Elena Rardon take home silver at provincial awards show
Okanagan songwriters team up for show in Port Alberni

Okanagan songwriters team up for show in Port Alberni

Nevaeh Dyson and Bran Sanders will be at Char’s Landing on Sunday, April 28