Susan Quinn

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BCHL: Hayduk gone from Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ bench

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have not renewed assistant GM/ coach Adam Hayduk's contract. Equipment manager Damon Pugerude is also gone.

The Hawaii Mars waterbomber, as seen in this 2015 file photo, is undergoing an annual inspection in preparation for an airshow, and has not been hired to go to Fort McMurray to help fight fires in Alberta.

Coulson Aviation explains why the Martin Mars is not in Fort McMurray

Port Alberni-based company has sent a Sikorsky S-61 helicopter to Alberta and offered a C-130 tanker as well.

The Hawaii Mars waterbomber, as seen in this 2015 file photo, is undergoing an annual inspection in preparation for an airshow, and has not been hired to go to Fort McMurray to help fight fires in Alberta.
Will Pulford of Van Isle Ford started his automotive career in Fort McMurray. He will help the Red Cross's efforts in Fort McMurray with a Drive 4UR Community event on May 7.

Van Isle Ford steps up to help Fort McMurray fire victims

Ford dealer will raise funds for fire victims at John Howitt Elementary event in Port Alberni on May 7.

Will Pulford of Van Isle Ford started his automotive career in Fort McMurray. He will help the Red Cross's efforts in Fort McMurray with a Drive 4UR Community event on May 7.

Ducks race for MS along the Kitsuksis

A ducky event will take over Blair Park and Kitsuksis Creek this Sunday, May 8 as the inaugural Mother’s Day Duck Derby kicks at noon.

A handmade log planter from Aaron Vissia Financial lies smashed on the sidewalk after a car lost its brakes and plowed up the sidewalk.

Near miss on Johnston Road sidewalk for runaway vehicle

A car narrowly missed smashing into several businesses on lower Johnston Road on Friday after losing its brakes.

A handmade log planter from Aaron Vissia Financial lies smashed on the sidewalk after a car lost its brakes and plowed up the sidewalk.

Accused in court over stabbing

Coby Harold Felsman, 39, and Kelita Yvonne Sieber, 32, both from Port Alberni, have each been charged in an April 21 stabbing

Alberni Valley firefighters (clockwise from bottom left) Travis Cross (Port Alberni FD), Lucas Banton (Cherry Creek chief), Rick Geddes (Sproat Lake deputy chief), Rob Favel (Beaver Creek FD) and Andre Guerin (Port Alberni FD) are ready to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy April 29–30, 2016.

Firefighters kick off boot drive for Muscular Dystrophy

Alberni Valley firefighters will be out and about the community April 29–30 collecting donations for their annual Muscular Dystrophy drive.

Alberni Valley firefighters (clockwise from bottom left) Travis Cross (Port Alberni FD), Lucas Banton (Cherry Creek chief), Rick Geddes (Sproat Lake deputy chief), Rob Favel (Beaver Creek FD) and Andre Guerin (Port Alberni FD) are ready to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy April 29–30, 2016.

Mini World Cup comes to turf

AV Minor Soccer is hosting the Mini World Cup from April 30-May 1.

A speeder from the E&N Division East End Track Gang barely makes it past a car parked too close to the tracks by Little Qualicum bridge, along the Port Sub train tracks. Spokesperson Scott McCormick reminds people there are three groups of volunteers who use the tracks regularly between Parksville and Port Alberni, and cars need to be parked five metres back from tracks.

Port sub railway still in use despite no trains

.Alberni user group warns drivers to keep cars clear of tracks

A speeder from the E&N Division East End Track Gang barely makes it past a car parked too close to the tracks by Little Qualicum bridge, along the Port Sub train tracks. Spokesperson Scott McCormick reminds people there are three groups of volunteers who use the tracks regularly between Parksville and Port Alberni, and cars need to be parked five metres back from tracks.
Dredging has begun around the Lady Rose Marine Services dock as owner Mike Surrell prepares to bring his newest acquisition, the former BC Ferries vessel MV Tenaka, to its new home.

Work begins on Lady Rose expansion

A barge with a crane was towed into Harbour Quay last week so some dredging could be done next to the Lady Rose Marine dock.

Dredging has begun around the Lady Rose Marine Services dock as owner Mike Surrell prepares to bring his newest acquisition, the former BC Ferries vessel MV Tenaka, to its new home.
Mike Surrell, owner of Lady Rose Marine Services in Port Alberni.

Lady Rose Marine Services buys MV Tenaka from BC Ferries

Ferry will add a second vessel to Port Alberni tourism business.

Mike Surrell, owner of Lady Rose Marine Services in Port Alberni.
Asaeli Rokotuiwakaya crosses the goal line ahead of a Nanaimo Hornet defender to score the go-ahead try for the Port Alberni Black Sheep near the end of the first half, Saturday at the Black Sheep rugby pitch.

Black Sheep in tough as playoff round opens

The Port Alberni Black Sheep played spoiler against the Nanaimo Hornets on Saturday.

Asaeli Rokotuiwakaya crosses the goal line ahead of a Nanaimo Hornet defender to score the go-ahead try for the Port Alberni Black Sheep near the end of the first half, Saturday at the Black Sheep rugby pitch.
Stacey Gaiga, left, and landscaper Val Deakin of Val’s Garden Gals check out the direction of a weeping tree planted at what will be the main entrance to Central Park, on Angus Street at Third Avenue, Friday morning. Gaiga and her husband Franco are spending their own money to build the park uptown, which the public will be able to enjoy

‘Pocket park’ progresses uptown

Central Park is starting to take shape on Third Avenue and Angus Street in Port Alberni’s uptown.

Stacey Gaiga, left, and landscaper Val Deakin of Val’s Garden Gals check out the direction of a weeping tree planted at what will be the main entrance to Central Park, on Angus Street at Third Avenue, Friday morning. Gaiga and her husband Franco are spending their own money to build the park uptown, which the public will be able to enjoy

Knife-wielding suspect charged

Scott Brandon Little, 22, of Port Alberni is in custody and awaiting a court appearance after an armed standoff with RCMP last week.

A Port Alberni firefighter enters a house on Redford Street to check for smoke after crews doused a fire in a basement dryer, Wednesday afternoon (March 30, 2016).

Dryer catches fire in Port Alberni home

Fire crews were called to a dryer fire in a basement of a home on Redford Street.

A Port Alberni firefighter enters a house on Redford Street to check for smoke after crews doused a fire in a basement dryer, Wednesday afternoon (March 30, 2016).
The SS Keno, built in 1922, now sits near the Yukon River in Dawson City, Yukon Territory, as a national historic site. Learn about the paddle wheeler on March 31 at the AV Museum, 7 p.m.

Romantic and rugged: learn the secrets and excitement of Yukon paddle wheelers

The Port Alberni Maritime Heritage Society has invited two people knowledgeable in the history of paddle wheelers on the Yukon River to talk

The SS Keno, built in 1922, now sits near the Yukon River in Dawson City, Yukon Territory, as a national historic site. Learn about the paddle wheeler on March 31 at the AV Museum, 7 p.m.

Gertrude Street Bridge won’t reopen until end of April

A report dated March 24, 2016 notes more bridge delays, says City of Port Alberni councillor Chris Alemany

Will Pulford, dealer principal at Van Isle Ford (he also owns Pacific Chevrolet), says his $50 donation program for every car sold will reach $100,000 this year.

Alberni car dealers spread the joy

Car dealerships in Port Alberni are supporting the community by donating to local charities

Will Pulford, dealer principal at Van Isle Ford (he also owns Pacific Chevrolet), says his $50 donation program for every car sold will reach $100,000 this year.
Sid Alamo, right, of Nanaimo, and his wife enjoy a good catch at China Creek Marina, where they have spent their summers for the past three years.

Campers clash with PAPA over change

The Port Alberni Port Authority wants to make changes at China Creek Marina to attract more users.

Sid Alamo, right, of Nanaimo, and his wife enjoy a good catch at China Creek Marina, where they have spent their summers for the past three years.

‘Unless we get this all out it’s not going to change.’

Diana Spark's was placed in a temporary curtained enclosure, located in what is normally a dining area, during her stay at WCGH