Mark Allan

With the snow-covered Black Sheep playing field behind them, Fijians Asaeli Rokotuiwakaya, Anare (Jack) Rokotuiwakaya and Peceli Leweni hold trophies the Port Alberni team has won. That includes the Vancouver Island Rugby Union Division One Times-Colonist Cup.

Fiji Three find home on the rugby field

A trio from Fiji bring their formidable rugby skills to the Port Alberni Black Sheep Rugby Club.

With the snow-covered Black Sheep playing field behind them, Fijians Asaeli Rokotuiwakaya, Anare (Jack) Rokotuiwakaya and Peceli Leweni hold trophies the Port Alberni team has won. That includes the Vancouver Island Rugby Union Division One Times-Colonist Cup.
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Quinn Syrydiuk, left, Eric Margo and Paul Meyer appreciate the emphasis the Bulldogs put on their education.

The ABCs of BCHL hockey

Junior hockey players have a variety of responsibilities, not the least of which is performing well on the ice and in the classroom.

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Quinn Syrydiuk, left, Eric Margo and Paul Meyer appreciate the emphasis the Bulldogs put on their education.

On the Mark: Depressed loonie spells hope for some

Central 1 Credit Union’s Bryan Yu is among a number of economists predicting B.C.’s economy will expand.

Oil-and-gas worker reasonable in view on resources

It's important to see both sides of the coin.

Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ education adviser Tom McEvay introduces new 20-year-old team member Owen Johnson to counsellor Samantha Banton-Smith of North Island College. Johnson was considering a trades course at NIC.

Books before pucks in the BCHL

Alberni Valley Bulldogs players get an education in more than just hockey.

Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ education adviser Tom McEvay introduces new 20-year-old team member Owen Johnson to counsellor Samantha Banton-Smith of North Island College. Johnson was considering a trades course at NIC.

On the Mark: Ahousaht people deserve training

Gord Johns and Scott Fraser both want to recognize the Ahousaht First Nation for its role in rescuing survivors of the Leviathan II sinking.

On the Mark: John’s approach a welcome one

Gord Johns has at least one thing in common with Dr. Frasier Crane—he listens.

Child poverty needs attention from all government levels

Child poverty is on the front burner in Port Alberni.

Lewis Bartholomew, who operates a permanent museum for The Alberni Project in Comox Centre Mall, will be the guest speaker at an Alberni Valley Maritime Heritage event on Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293 on Victoria Quay.

Comox man keeps Alberni’s maritime history alive and in focus

Lewis Bartholomew of Courtenay could be called a memory keeper for a part of Port Alberni’s maritime history.

Lewis Bartholomew, who operates a permanent museum for The Alberni Project in Comox Centre Mall, will be the guest speaker at an Alberni Valley Maritime Heritage event on Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293 on Victoria Quay.