City introduces first draft of new zoning bylaw
The City of Port Alberni's zoning bylaw review process released its first draft to the public Monday night at an information, question and answer session at Echo Centre. Included in that
Cougar sighting should be reminder, not threat
A cougar sighting around the junction of Dunbar and Argyle Streets in Port Alberni has residents in the area on edge. The sighting took place on Sunday at approximately 11 p.m. and the B.C.
Parents not giving up on bus cuts
The Alberni School District's decision to no longer provide busing to students to schools outside of their catchment areas is not sitting well with affected parents. However, with the
Expect delays and closures near Tenth and Argyle
Residents can expect six weeks of intense infrastructure work at the Tenth Avenue and Argyle Street intersection, beginning this week. The City of Port Alberni is replacing the sewer main
ADSS students Ahmber Barbosa and Courtney Marsh earn top VIU scholarships
Even though they go to a relatively small school, Alberni District Secondary School students Courtney Marsh and Ahmber Barbosa don't know each other very well. However, the two
Cougar spotted near upper Argyle
A cougar sighting around 10th Avenue and Argyle Street has residents on edge.
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...
Movie marathon fundraiser will replace cancelled Relay for Life; Paramount Theatre Crew steps in to host Reel-ay For Life fundraising event
With the cancellation of Port Alberni's Relay For Life event last month, the Paramount Theatre has stepped up to the plate to offer a movie marathon fundraising event. Landmark Cinemas has
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 ...
