Alberni Valley News

BUSINESS BEAT: New shops bringing fresh looks to Port Alberni

From sneakers to screenprinting to barbering, new stores mean opportunity

  • Sep 22, 2021

EDITORIAL: Election results the democratic process at work

The voting public has decided the results of the Sept. 20 federal election

  • Sep 22, 2021

LETTER: Bad behaviour of one person mars Toy Run trip for visiting couple

My wife and I are here for our third time to attend the Port Alberni Toy Run…

  • Sep 22, 2021

LETTER: Port Alberni beaver ponds in danger from proposed development

The Burde Street ponds are under threat from a proposed massive housing development…

  • Sep 22, 2021

LETTER: Visitor from Ontario excited at news MV Frances Barkley will still sail

It hardly needs repeating that COVID-19 has exacted a terrible toll on Canadians…

  • Sep 22, 2021

Memory clinics opening in Victoria, Nanaimo aim to improve assessment and care

Team of medical workers will support those facing cognitive problems, dementia

  • Sep 22, 2021

Heavy rainfall in Port Alberni came close to setting records

First real storm of September overwhelmed waterways in central Island city

Nanaimo-Ladysmith ‘toss-up’ product of national campaigns, says Island poli-sci prof

Vancouver Island University professor helps unpack preliminary election results

Totem pole unveiled in Port Alberni

The totem pole, called n'aasn'aas?aqsa, has found its permanent home at San Group property

COURTENAY-ALBERNI: Polls in B.C. are now closed in country’s 2021 federal snap election

Country waits to see which party will be in power come Sept. 21

  • Sep 20, 2021

Election night doesn’t yield a winner in Nanaimo-Ladysmith

NDP's Barron ahead, but Conservatives' Kronis close and Greens' Manly within striking distance

  • Sep 20, 2021

ELECTION 2021: Hear from Courtenay-Alberni candidates on election issues

Alberni chamber of commerce asks questions of three main party candidates

Courtenay-Alberni candidates pledge to ease students’ financial, housing worries

Four candidates answered student-led questions in virtual NISU all-candidates meeting

Heavy rain causes flooding, road closures in Port Alberni

First real storm of September overwhelms waterways in central Island city

VIJHL: Port Alberni Bombers shut out by Kerry Park in first home game

Kerry Park Islanders pick up 4-0 win

  • Sep 17, 2021

Electric Mermaid invites readers, listeners to Char’s Landing in Port Alberni

Authors Carola Dunn and Alex Passey will be the featured readers on Sept. 17

  • Sep 16, 2021

New home for totem pole in Port Alberni

Language pole was a joint carving project

New lease agreement renews Nanaimo-Vancouver fast ferry hopes

Port of Nanaimo, Snuneymuxw announce deal with funding partner

  • Sep 16, 2021

Senior men’s baseball league kicks off in Port Alberni

Fall ball league rides momentum of Over-55 Port Alberni Cubs

ALBERNI GOLF: Mac Five Challenge draws a crowd

Sunday, Sept. 19 will be the Stableford competition

  • Sep 15, 2021