Susan Quinn

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The Hawaii Mars takes one of several looping passes over the town of Port Alberni, Wednesday afternoon (July 13, 2016)

Familiar waterbomber in the skies over Port Alberni

The Hawaii Mars waterbomber made her first flight of the year on Wednesday, drawing Port Alberni people out of their homes to watch.

The Hawaii Mars takes one of several looping passes over the town of Port Alberni, Wednesday afternoon (July 13, 2016)
A Coulson Flying Tankers employee has the best seat in the house as he monitors the nose of the Hawaii Mars as it launches into the water, Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

Martin Mars waterbombers back in the water; first flight could be July 13

A small crowd gathered at the Coulson Flying Tankers bomber base to watch the Hawaii Mars take her first dip of the year.

A Coulson Flying Tankers employee has the best seat in the house as he monitors the nose of the Hawaii Mars as it launches into the water, Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
Kaylin Fowler of the Alberni Valley Blazers takes her turn at bat during a U19C girls’ provincial softball championships game on Friday, July 8.

Chilliwack wins gold in U19C championship

Alberni Valley Blazers win girls’ softball silver in double knockout rematch with Stealers at the U19C girls' BC Softball Championships.

Kaylin Fowler of the Alberni Valley Blazers takes her turn at bat during a U19C girls’ provincial softball championships game on Friday, July 8.
The Philippine Mars (seen in this file photo) will be back on the water at Sproat Lake this morning (July 11, 2016).

Martin Mars waterbombers hit the water at Sproat Lake

Both Martin Mars, owned by Coulson Flying Tankers, will be on the water by Tuesday afternoon (July 12, 2016)

The Philippine Mars (seen in this file photo) will be back on the water at Sproat Lake this morning (July 11, 2016).
Soup and Susan Campbell's 'his and hers' Model A Fords are two of several that will be seen around Port Alberni this week as the Lions Gate Model A Club visits the region. (July 10, 2016)

Classic Model A Fords to invade Port Alberni

If you see streets overrun with classic Ford Model A cars this week, you haven't hit a time warp.

Soup and Susan Campbell's 'his and hers' Model A Fords are two of several that will be seen around Port Alberni this week as the Lions Gate Model A Club visits the region. (July 10, 2016)
Mercedes Schneider from the Chilliwack Stealers celebrates after the Stealers beat host Alberni Valley Blazers to win gold at the U19C girls' softball provincial championships, Sunday afternoon at Echo Minor Fields in Port Alberni.

Chilliwack Stealers win U19C softball championship in Port Alberni

Host Alberni Valley Blazers win provincial silver in 9–2 loss to Chilliwack.

Mercedes Schneider from the Chilliwack Stealers celebrates after the Stealers beat host Alberni Valley Blazers to win gold at the U19C girls' softball provincial championships, Sunday afternoon at Echo Minor Fields in Port Alberni.
Inclement weather won't deter Janeites and their supporters from attempting to break a world record at Glenwood Centre in Port Alberni on Saturday, July 9, 2016.

Jane Austen Festival goes after Guinness World Record

The venue for Saturday's official count location remains at Glenwood Centre. Registration starts at 10 a.m.

Inclement weather won't deter Janeites and their supporters from attempting to break a world record at Glenwood Centre in Port Alberni on Saturday, July 9, 2016.
The U19 Blazers girls’ fastball team have had the same core for the past several years. They are hosting the U19C girls’ championships July 8–10.

Alberni Valley Blazers host U19C provincials

“It’s the first time we’ve hosted U19C girls,” says Shannon Charlesworth, who is coaching the Alberni Valley Blazers this weekend.

The U19 Blazers girls’ fastball team have had the same core for the past several years. They are hosting the U19C girls’ championships July 8–10.
Kids can get their physical activity in this summer with the fun sport of parkour, offered through Echo Centre.

Get outdoors and get active with parkour

Echo Centre is again offering summer parkour classes to kids for both beginner and intermediate ages.

Kids can get their physical activity in this summer with the fun sport of parkour, offered through Echo Centre.
Brett Bilodeau, 11, is motivated to continue with lacrosse after being chosen to attend the Team BC tryouts in May. Although Bilodeau didn’t make the squad, he said it was a positive learning experience.

Lacrosse player Brett Bilodeau gains new experiences from Team BC tryouts

Although the 11-year-old didn’t make the squad, Bilodeau says the experience has motivated him to go further with his lacrosse career.

Brett Bilodeau, 11, is motivated to continue with lacrosse after being chosen to attend the Team BC tryouts in May. Although Bilodeau didn’t make the squad, he said it was a positive learning experience.
Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences opened in Port Alberni in 2010 and is already at capacity and looking to expand by almost 5,000 square feet.

Pacific Coast University applies for expansion grant

Six years after opening in Port Alberni, Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences has applied for a federal grant to expand.

Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences opened in Port Alberni in 2010 and is already at capacity and looking to expand by almost 5,000 square feet.
Artist Shayne Lloyd will begin work on an historical mural at the Capitol Theatre later this month.

New mural for Capitol Theatre depicts historic photograph

Artist Shayne Lloyd will be painting a mural of an historic photograph of the Capitol Theatre on the Fourth Avenue side of the theatre.

Artist Shayne Lloyd will begin work on an historical mural at the Capitol Theatre later this month.
The MV Frances Barkley backs into a boat shed at Harbour Quay, Tuesday night (June 8, 2016). No one was injured in the incident, but a boat inside the shed was damaged.

Frances Barkley crashes into boat shed at Harbour Quay

No injuries were reported in the incident, which Lady Rose Marine Services owner Mike Surrell said was caused by mechanical failure.

The MV Frances Barkley backs into a boat shed at Harbour Quay, Tuesday night (June 8, 2016). No one was injured in the incident, but a boat inside the shed was damaged.
Swimmers at Echo Pool congregate around an exit after the facility was evacuated Thursday night (June 9, 2016). Someone using the sauna thought they spotted a fire under the unit so the fire department was called and the pool evacuated as a precaution.

Spark in sauna results in pool evacuation

An adult swim session at Port Alberni's Echo Pool got a little exciting when someone spotted sparks in the sauna unit.

Swimmers at Echo Pool congregate around an exit after the facility was evacuated Thursday night (June 9, 2016). Someone using the sauna thought they spotted a fire under the unit so the fire department was called and the pool evacuated as a precaution.
Task Force 1 squad leader Wesley Abrams, right, briefs members of Vancouver's heavy urban search and rescue (HUSAR) team during setup on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Alberni District Fall Fairgrounds

Exercise Coastal Response continues in Port Alberni

The massive 9.0 magnitude 'fake quake' hit on Monday. Now crews are on the waterfront dealing with tsunami 'damage' in multi-agency event.

Task Force 1 squad leader Wesley Abrams, right, briefs members of Vancouver's heavy urban search and rescue (HUSAR) team during setup on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Alberni District Fall Fairgrounds

Learn about ‘Light Years’ at the Port Alberni Maritime Heritage Night

Caroline Woodward, author of Light Years: Memoir of a Modern Lighthouse Keeper will present a slideshow on Thursday, May 26.

Pete Geddes, left, and Jack James watch as members of the Industrial Heritage Society fire up a 1923 Keystone well driller with help from a 1917 Farquhar as the steam source on Friday.

Steamed up at Port Alberni’s Industrial Heritage Centre

Friday was all about the steam outside the Industrial Heritage Centre as volunteers fired up a couple of their heritage machines.

Pete Geddes, left, and Jack James watch as members of the Industrial Heritage Society fire up a 1923 Keystone well driller with help from a 1917 Farquhar as the steam source on Friday.
A crowd gathers on Centennial Pier in front of Swept Away Inn as volunteers from West Coast Aquatic remove a net pen and release 6,000 chinook fry, Saturday morning (May 21, 2016).

Chinook fry released into Alberni Inlet

Fourth year for West Coast Aquatic's salmon enhancement efforts; returns expected for 2016.

A crowd gathers on Centennial Pier in front of Swept Away Inn as volunteers from West Coast Aquatic remove a net pen and release 6,000 chinook fry, Saturday morning (May 21, 2016).
Marilyn Vissor, president of CBA of BC, left, presents Joyce and Fred Leucke with gold medals and a trophy for winning the pairs division at the BC Carpet Bowling Provincials in Telkwa, BC.

Golden pair

Joyce and Fred Luecke came home from the BC provincial carpet bowling championships in Telkwa, BC with gold medals in the pairs event.

Marilyn Vissor, president of CBA of BC, left, presents Joyce and Fred Leucke with gold medals and a trophy for winning the pairs division at the BC Carpet Bowling Provincials in Telkwa, BC.
Adam Hayduk, who spent five years as the Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ assistant coach, celebrates with Team Sabres of the U16 BC Cup in April. Hayduk was a last-minute coaching addition at the BC Cup championships.

Hayduk’s gone as ‘Dogs lighten 2016-17 budget

Adam Hayduk has been let go as assistant general manager and assistant coach of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

Adam Hayduk, who spent five years as the Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ assistant coach, celebrates with Team Sabres of the U16 BC Cup in April. Hayduk was a last-minute coaching addition at the BC Cup championships.