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Small earthquake shakes West Coast of Vancouver Island

A magnitude 3.5 quake hit eight kilometres northeast of Ucluelet.

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Crews respond to flipped truck on River Road near Clutesi Haven Marina on Saturday, Sept. 2. KARLY BLATS PHOTO

Crews respond to two vehicle accidents on River Road

Emergency crews are responding to two separate vehicle accidents on River Road at approximately 9 p.m.

Crews respond to flipped truck on River Road near Clutesi Haven Marina on Saturday, Sept. 2. KARLY BLATS PHOTO
Crews respond to flipped truck on River Road near Clutesi Haven Marina on Saturday, Sept. 2. KARLY BLATS PHOTO

Crews respond to two vehicle accidents on River Road

Emergency crews are responding to two separate vehicle accidents on River Road at approximately 9 p.m.

Crews respond to flipped truck on River Road near Clutesi Haven Marina on Saturday, Sept. 2. KARLY BLATS PHOTO
The Five Acre Shaker was held at McLean Mill from Aug. 10 to 13. FACEBOOK PHOTO

Success at the Five Acre Shaker

More than 1,300 people visited the music festival held at McLean Mill

The Five Acre Shaker was held at McLean Mill from Aug. 10 to 13. FACEBOOK PHOTO
A property owner on Katherine Drive, west of McCoy Lake, hopes to rezone large property to accommodate a subdivision. SCREEN SHOT

Public voices concern over proposed subdivision near McCoy Lake

The large property would accommodate 10 to 15 five-acre parcels

A property owner on Katherine Drive, west of McCoy Lake, hopes to rezone large property to accommodate a subdivision. SCREEN SHOT
The NTC will host a gathering for the families of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) in Nuu-chah-nulth territory

NTC to host healing gathering for families of missing Indigenous women and girls

The healing gathering will take place at Maht Mahs gym from Sept. 12-14

The NTC will host a gathering for the families of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) in Nuu-chah-nulth territory
A property owner on Katherine Drive, west of McCoy Lake, hopes to rezone large propert to accomodate a subdivision. SCREEN SHOT

Public hearing held tomorrow for subdivision proposal near McCoy Lake

Applicant wants to rezone large property to accommodate 11 five-acre parcels

A property owner on Katherine Drive, west of McCoy Lake, hopes to rezone large propert to accomodate a subdivision. SCREEN SHOT
MP Gord Johns listens to constituents at the Tseshaht Administration Building on Friday, Aug. 25 before heading to Cathedral Grove on his “Ride the Riding” tour. KARLY BLATS PHOTO

Gord Johns hears concerns while promoting cycling strategy across riding

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns left West Coast towns today to head over the hump to continue spreading his message about his national cycling strategy and hear from his constituents as part of his "Ride the Riding" initiative.

MP Gord Johns listens to constituents at the Tseshaht Administration Building on Friday, Aug. 25 before heading to Cathedral Grove on his “Ride the Riding” tour. KARLY BLATS PHOTO
Day three of filming ensues in the Alberni Valley for the film Witness. SUSAN ROTH PHOTO

Educational film for victims of crime begins filming

Filming has begun for an educational video for victims of crime, called Witness, that will demonstrate the process in which people affected by violence should take when going through the justice system following an incident.

Day three of filming ensues in the Alberni Valley for the film Witness. SUSAN ROTH PHOTO
Port Alberni’s Darren DeLuca spent about 62 per cent more than opponent Scott Fraser in May’s election. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Mid Island-Pacific Rim Liberal candidate spent most on election

Elections BC releases candidate spending

Port Alberni’s Darren DeLuca spent about 62 per cent more than opponent Scott Fraser in May’s election. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Gord Johns, right, MP for Courtenay Alberni, Sheena Falconer, second from right, of West Coast Aquatic and Tawney Lem, left, of West Coast Aquatic, take Terry Beech, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans for a boat ride on the Alberni Inlet after a meeting discussing salmon enhancement in the Alberni Valley. KARLY BLATS PHOTO

Aquatic funding, restoration for Valley discussed

Government officials met with Valley First Nations, stakeholders to hear fish concerns

Gord Johns, right, MP for Courtenay Alberni, Sheena Falconer, second from right, of West Coast Aquatic and Tawney Lem, left, of West Coast Aquatic, take Terry Beech, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans for a boat ride on the Alberni Inlet after a meeting discussing salmon enhancement in the Alberni Valley. KARLY BLATS PHOTO
STOCK PHOTOWith bears starting to show up more, conservation officers remind residents to lock up attractants.

Residents urged to secure bear attractants

It's that time of year when bears are starting to show up more

STOCK PHOTOWith bears starting to show up more, conservation officers remind residents to lock up attractants.
Members of the Alberni Valley Drag Racing Association have been preparing the spectator area on Stamp Avenue in readiness for Thunder in the Valley this weekend. More bleachers went up this weekend. SUSAN QUINN PHOTO

Stamp Ave closures coming for drag races

Stamp Avenue will be closed from Thursday to Sunday, Aug, 10-13 for Thunder in the Valley

Members of the Alberni Valley Drag Racing Association have been preparing the spectator area on Stamp Avenue in readiness for Thunder in the Valley this weekend. More bleachers went up this weekend. SUSAN QUINN PHOTO
A Port Alberni resident captures a photo of a bush fire in the Roger Creek Gully early Thursday morning. FACEBOOK PHOTO

Valley firefighters continue to extinguish Roger Creek flames

Fire crews were called to a fire behind the Multiplex around 3:15 a.m. Friday

A Port Alberni resident captures a photo of a bush fire in the Roger Creek Gully early Thursday morning. FACEBOOK PHOTO
Inmate David Blackmore fled his mothers funeral in Port Alberni on Aug.1. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Inmate David Blackmore still at large

Inmate David Blackmore, who escaped while at his mother's funeral on Aug.1 in Port Alberni, remains at large and police are actively seeking information on his whereabouts.

Inmate David Blackmore fled his mothers funeral in Port Alberni on Aug.1. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Aviator Shades are headlining the Five Acre Shaker on Friday, August 11 on the main stage at 11:30 p.m. FACEBOOK PHOTO

Five Acre Shaker lands new home at McLean Mill

The Five Acre Productions event will ensue on the mill's 32 acres from Aug. 10 to 13

Aviator Shades are headlining the Five Acre Shaker on Friday, August 11 on the main stage at 11:30 p.m. FACEBOOK PHOTO
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Fraser begins work towards reconciliation as new minister

Mid-Island MLA has been waiting for a seat in government for 12 years

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China Creek Marina and Campground has implemented a rate increase for campers. KARLY BLATS PHOTO

Seasonal campers unhappy about rate increases, security at China Creek

A nine per cent increase has been implemented and a $55 storage fee

China Creek Marina and Campground has implemented a rate increase for campers. KARLY BLATS PHOTO
NDP leadership hopeful Guy Caron speaks with Port Alberni residents about his campaign on July 6 at Char’s Landing. KARLY BLATS PHOTO

NDP leadership hopeful visits Alberni Valley

Guy Caron stopped at Char's Landing to talk to residents about issues he's passionate about

NDP leadership hopeful Guy Caron speaks with Port Alberni residents about his campaign on July 6 at Char’s Landing. KARLY BLATS PHOTO
Yukon-based singer/songwriter Declan O’Donovan will play songs from his latest album Broken Sky at Char’s Landing on Friday, June 30. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Yukon artist promotes new album with tour

Folk artist Declan O'Donovan will play Char's Landing on Friday, June 30

Yukon-based singer/songwriter Declan O’Donovan will play songs from his latest album Broken Sky at Char’s Landing on Friday, June 30. SUBMITTED PHOTO