Cougar spotted near upper Argyle
A cougar sighting around 10th Avenue and Argyle Street has residents on edge.
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ADSS students Ahmber Barbosa and Courtney Marsh earn top VIU scholarships
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MLA's new role could benefit Valley
NDP leader Adrian Dix shuffled his shadow cabinet, and Alberni-Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser got a new hand to play in the deal. Dix announced Fraser will be the critic for Rural Economic
No deaths in five-vehicle accident; Sudden stop before Riverbend Bridge causes chain reaction of rear-end hits
Traffic backed up Monday morning with a five-vehicle accident en route to Tofino just before the Riverbend (orange) Bridge. The accident occurred between 9: 30 and 10 a.m., when a vehicle
Tsunami alerts are changing; Social media will play larger role in informing
When a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Haida Gwaii on Oct. 27, 2012, it highlighted a number of changes that are needed in the emergency response side of things. On Thursday, emergency
ADSS continues to rise in Fraser rankings
Alberni District Secondary School has jumped into the top 200 list among high schools in British Columbia, according to the annual Fraser Institute school report cards that were released Monday.
Breakwater gets new name; Friday's event celebrates first year and official dedication of Harbour Quay's Centennial Pier
July 1 will mark the official first birthday of the breakwater at Harbour Quay. As it can no longer be called "new," the Port Alberni Port Authority and other special guests held an official
Alberni's Step Up students help protect fish from silt; Series of siltation fences are installed along Victoria Drive
Three Alberni School District elementary students put a lot of effort in protecting fish from silt. Curtis Chenier, Carley Edgar and Matt Leonew built and installed a series of siltation fences
Trustee steps down, district will hold byelection
Barbie Mayor, the West Coast representative on the Alberni School District's board of education, has decided to step down from her position as trustee. "My other commitments have
Project-based learning program saved for another year as graduates mark successes
Project-based learning went from the chopping block last year to successfully graduating another group of students this week.
Patten waives parole hearing; Convicted killer will be up for parole in 2015
Convicted murderer Roddy Patten has waived his right to have a parole hearing this year for the fourth time and will therefore not be up for parole this year. Parole Board of Canada Prairies
City staff secures Tidebrook property fence after fire
Port Alberni Fire Department fire chief Tim Pley told council at Monday's meeting that while there had been no evidence of people living inside the derelict Tidebrook property building, there has
Blue Marlin gets city approval for patio
Blue Marlin Inn clients should soon be able to enjoy their meals and drinks on a sidewalk fronting Johnston Road, near the corner of Victoria Quay. Council approved a request by Blue Marlin
Council approves city facility rental rate hikes
The new recreation facilities fees and charges bylaw containing hikes was read three times by council at Monday's meeting.
It is scheduled to be adopted at the June 24 council meeting.
City looks into emergency supplies; Province keeps supply stockpile and kitchen in the Alberni Valley for disasters
After months of chasing down the key, the B.C. Ambulance Services and the Port Alberni Fire Department were able to locate and access the city's emergency supplies in early May. In the early
Grade 12 completion rates high in the Valley
When Alberni District Secondary School graduates walk across the stage at the end of the month to accept their Dogwoods, they will do so knowing they are graduating from one of the best high
Loader accident kills man on the job in Valley
Port Alberni RCMP, Work-SafeBC and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating a fatal work accident that occurred in the Alberni Valley. According to WorkSafeBC communications officer Megan
Temporary use permits a reality; Council read bylaw for third time that will amend ...
Temporary use permits are one step closer to being issued by the City of Port Alberni. Council voted to read for the third time a bylaw that would amend the city's Official ...
Tyees victorious three times in as many days
With three games in less than 72 hours, the Alberni Valley Bantam Tyees lacrosse team had a chance finish the regular season with an even record this weekend. The Tyees were ...
E.J. Dunn presents 'Les Miserables'
E.J. Dunn Middle School will present its rendition of the play "Les Miserables." The play will take place at the Alberni District Secondary School in the theatre at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June
Island woman returns to work for Bulldogs
Erica Horsfield was born and raised in Qualicum Beach. After graduation, she moved to Argentina until her post-secondary education brought her back to Victoria. She studied ...
