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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
Coulson Aviation’s Philippine Mars finds new home at U.S. museum

Coulson Aviation’s Philippine Mars finds new home at U.S. museum

This is the second Martin Mars water bomber that will be headed to a museum
Alberni Valley Bulldogs sweep the Chilliwack Chiefs in BCHL playoffs

Alberni Valley Bulldogs sweep the Chilliwack Chiefs in BCHL playoffs

It’s the second year in a row the Bulldogs have swept the Chiefs
ARTS AROUND: The Grove offers new classes for young artists

ARTS AROUND: The Grove offers new classes for young artists

‘Creative Explorers’ classes in Port Alberni are for children aged 5 to 12