Local News

Lathom Road ‘is not a highway,’ say Port Alberni residents

Neighbours petition city for solutions to speeding traffic using Lathom as shortcut

May 20, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Port Alberni’s DRAW Gallery celebrates nature with new art exhibit

Group exhibit will be on display until June 28

May 18, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island gets off light as first wildfire smoke drifts to the coast

Light smoke should abate overnight and clear Saturday

May 17, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

North Island Zone Drama Festival returns to Port Alberni

Festival will take place at the Capitol Theatre from May 20-25

May 17, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Mother, stepfather get 15 years in prison for death of 6-year-old Port Alberni boy

Both Mitchell and Rykel Frank pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2018 incident

May 16, 2024 5:10 PM Read more >

Port Alberni city council adds new barrier to council chambers

Wooden barrier was created using recycled wood from the Somass Lands

May 16, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Summer events are ramping up at the Grove Gallery in Port Alberni

Community Arts Council is looking for people to run activities, workshops, summer art camp

May 15, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Survey opens for adventure sport park in Port Alberni

Park would be for skateboarding, mountain biking, BMX and scooter use

May 15, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs season ends with Game 7 loss against Surrey

Surrey Eagles named the Coastal Conference champions

May 14, 2024 10:00 PM Read more >

Alberni Valley fire chiefs honoured for 30 years of service

Sproat Lake, Beaver Creek fire chiefs receive 30-year bars

May 14, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >