Susan Quinn

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Paulson talks penalties at governors’ meeting

Alberni Valley Bulldogs' governor, Ron Paulson, says something needs to be done about checking from behind in the BCHL.

Alberni man shot on Third Avenue

Alberni man shot on Third Avenue

A Port Alberni man is in hospital and another arrested after an early-morning isolated incident.

Alberni man shot on Third Avenue

Airport work delayed until March

Inclement weather forced the runway expansion program to cease in the fall.

Alberni businesses nominated for Island excellence

Eight Alberni Valley businesses have been nominated for Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards this year.

Madi Duncan, left, Ally Flaro, Maria Clark and instructor Greg Alkerton from Alberni Teens Can Rock form the core of the new acoustic group (Missing from photo: Molly Gamble and Sean O’Neil.

Alberni Teens Can Rock: acoustic version

The band will debut their un-plugged version next week at a BC harbourmasters' convention in Alberni.

Madi Duncan, left, Ally Flaro, Maria Clark and instructor Greg Alkerton from Alberni Teens Can Rock form the core of the new acoustic group (Missing from photo: Molly Gamble and Sean O’Neil.
Volunteers bundle up before spreading warmth during Fresh Steps’ second annual Wrapped in Love event in December. Organizer Janis Joseph will continue the program throughout cold winter months.

Wrapping a city in love

Waterproof bags filled with warm items and snacks have been placed on trees in Dry Creek Park for those in need.

Volunteers bundle up before spreading warmth during Fresh Steps’ second annual Wrapped in Love event in December. Organizer Janis Joseph will continue the program throughout cold winter months.
The Martin Mars waterbomber makes its way into Sproat Lake in July 2016.

Year in review 2016: top online news stories

Both good and bad news made it on our list of top online news stories in 2016.

The Martin Mars waterbomber makes its way into Sproat Lake in July 2016.

year in review: 2016 in perspective

Among the good, bad, celebratory and downright odd news that occurred in 2016, we have chosen a few that captured attention.

Tawney Lem and Sheena Falconer from West Coast Aquatic join MP Gord Johns at Ottawa’s Parliament.

$15M request for West Coast Aquatic fish habitat

WCA executive directors travelled to Ottawa Nov. 18 to meet with federal fisheries staff and ask for $15 million over 10 years.

Tawney Lem and Sheena Falconer from West Coast Aquatic join MP Gord Johns at Ottawa’s Parliament.

Bulldogs’ Malik Kaila out for season

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs' defenceman was left with a broken vertebrae in his neck after he was checked during last Wednesday's game.

Former City of Port Alberni manager heads to District of Saanich in January

Ken Watson was moved out of the city manager role at the end of 2015 and has spent the past year as major projects advisor.

A truck from Paul Davis Restoration is reflected in the windows of Stag II Barbers at the 10th Avenue Plaza, where a fire forced several businesses to close due to heavy smoke.

Cleanup begins following 10th Avenue mall fire

Store owners at the 10th Avenue Plaza were mopping up on Tuesday, with restoration companies on hand to assist in cleanup.

A truck from Paul Davis Restoration is reflected in the windows of Stag II Barbers at the 10th Avenue Plaza, where a fire forced several businesses to close due to heavy smoke.
Port Alberni firefighters gain access to a common ceiling at 10th Avenue Plaza in front of Stag II Barbershop to check for spreading fire, Monday morning. (Dec. 19, 2016)

Fire guts Port Alberni barbershop

Several stores at 10th Avenue Plaza are clearing out smoke after a fire Monday morning

Port Alberni firefighters gain access to a common ceiling at 10th Avenue Plaza in front of Stag II Barbershop to check for spreading fire, Monday morning. (Dec. 19, 2016)

TC Cup final postponed for Black Sheep rugby

Saturday’s snowstorm has forced the Vancouver Island Rugby Union to postpone the TC Cup championship.

Port Alberni Mayor Mike Ruttan, centre, presents heritage awards to father-son duo Bob, left, and Rob Cole for their contributions to the Vacation Land exhibit at the museum.

Heritage ‘a key community value’: Ruttan

The Alberni Valley's culture leaders were honoured at the Alberni Valley Museum's annual Heritage Commission awards.

Port Alberni Mayor Mike Ruttan, centre, presents heritage awards to father-son duo Bob, left, and Rob Cole for their contributions to the Vacation Land exhibit at the museum.

Alberni Valley to benefit from Airbus $3 billion contract

The announcement that Airbus has won the $3 billion contract for Canada’s next SAR airplane could be big news for the Alberni Valley

Alberni homeless count lower than expected

Port Alberni’s first official homeless count yielded 73 anonymous surveys from people without housing.

Port Alberni Black Sheep’s Ty Shannon drags a couple of Castaway Wanderers on his back while gaining yardage for the Black Sheep late in Saturday’s TC Cup semifinal 46–34 win.

Port Alberni Black Sheep headed to TC Cup final

The Black Sheep rugby team are headed to Nanaimo on Saturday for the TC Cup championships.

Port Alberni Black Sheep’s Ty Shannon drags a couple of Castaway Wanderers on his back while gaining yardage for the Black Sheep late in Saturday’s TC Cup semifinal 46–34 win.
Literacy Alberni staff and board members celebrate a record donation from Raise a Reader.

Raise a Reader sets record

Once a matching government grant was applied to its fundraising, Literacy Alberni raised $133,564.

Literacy Alberni staff and board members celebrate a record donation from Raise a Reader.
Students from the Alberni District Secondary School’s athletic department teams unload a van full of food during the school’s annual door-to-door food campaign last week.

High school athletes step up in food drive

Volunteers from the ADSS athletic department spilled into buses and went door-to-door asking for food donations for the food bank.

Students from the Alberni District Secondary School’s athletic department teams unload a van full of food during the school’s annual door-to-door food campaign last week.