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Port Alberni

Log Train Trail discussed
Alberni - Clayoquot regional representatives continue to wrestle with management of the Log Train Trail. Attempts to update the ACRD's licence of occupation with the province has opened up a pandora's...
Jun 25, 2026
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Gilles guilty of stabbing
A former Port Alberni woman was found guilty of stabbing a man at the FX Nightclub in December of 2023. During the week-long BC Supreme Court trial, multiple witnesses testified that Sarah Gilles foll...
Jun 24, 2026
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neighbours 'cautiously optimistic'
Supportive Housing concerns addressed
Local opposition to a supportive housing project in Port Alberni has been quelled after Monday's city council meeting. Representatives from BC Housing and Lookout Society CEO Shayne Williams addressed...
Jun 24, 2026
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3 youth arrested for speeder fire
Port Alberni RCMP say they arrested three youth who they believe set a historic rail car on fire. The three were spotted by witnesses and caught on CCTV fleeing the rail yard Tuesday afternoon, moment...
Jun 18, 2026
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New Forestry Act proposed
A proposed new forest act brought out more than 80 interested people to Port Alberni's Italian Hall on Tuesday night. Advocates for the new act say it's the industry that currently controls forestry i...
Jun 18, 2026
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Vandals destroy 'Crummy' Speeder
Vandals have destroyed a 100-year old piece of Port Alberni history. The yellow speeder car that once ferried fallers to logging areas around the valley was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon at th...
Jun 17, 2026
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Donut Shop closed for the summer
HGTV work begins at Harbour Quay
While many people are still buzzing about yesterday's HGTV announcement that Port Alberni will be the focus of their Hometown Takeover, contractors are beginning work on some of the selected propertie...
Jun 10, 2026
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HGTV program watched around the world
Port Alberni wins Hometown Takeover
Port Alberni is going to play host to HGTV's Hometown Takeover. The announcement was made this morning at the Harbour Quay by HGTV hosts Brian and Sara Bauemler and Erin and Ben Napier in front of hun...
Jun 09, 2026
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24 MVI's at Gertrude / Stamp / Roger
Accidents increase at Alberni intersection
The intersection of Gertrude, Stamp and Roger continues to be Port Alberni's most dangerous intersection, and is getting worse. According to the latest ICBC statistics, there were 24 crashes at that i...
Jun 03, 2026
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events cancelled last week after threats
Port Alberni Pride events reinstated after earlier threats
PORT ALBERNI - Community leaders and activists raised the pride flag at city hall yesterday, recognizing June as Pride Month. But kickoff events had been cancelled after the main organizer said she wa...
Jun 02, 2026
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Says ferry fares and senate seats unfair
MP takes Island issues to Ottawa
Courtenay - Alberni MP Gord Johns says there's a huge disparity between east coast and west coast ferries. He said BC Ferries received approximately $1.63 in federal funding per passenger, while east ...
May 28, 2026
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12 new workers trained & hired
Federal funds help IGV Housing
IGV Housing is rapidly expanding thanks to a partnership with the Synergy Foundation, North Island College, WorkBC, and significant federal funding. Through the Green Building Foundations & Manufa...
May 28, 2026
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Dr. Jaslene Atwal promoted to SD70 CEO
School District hires first female Superintendent
The Pacific Rim School District has hired their first female superintendent. School District 70's Board of Education promoted Dr. Jaslene Atwal to be the new CEO starting September 1st. Atwal is curre...
May 26, 2026
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Environment group blames logging debris
MOSAIC partially blamed for Mt. Underwood fire
An environmental group is asking the Forest Practices Board to launch an investigation into the role that MOSAIC Forestry played in the Mount Underwood fire last summer. According to David Broadland o...
May 22, 2026
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Deakin receives Economic Development Award
City of Port Alberni Economic Development Manager Pat Deakin was celebrated at a weekend conference in Penticton. Awarded the BC Economic Development Association Chair's Award, Deakin received a long ...
May 21, 2026
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