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Vandals hit Victoria and Harbours Quays
While there is plenty of activity around Port Alberni's Harbour Quay, not all of it has been positive. While the new timbers are up for the HGTV upgrade of Harbour Quay shops, a nearby restaurant suff...
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ACRD accused of overreach
Sproat Lake rejects OCP
Members of the Sproat Lake Property Owners Association are pushing back against the regional district's proposed OCP. More than 180 people recently filled Sproat Lake Hall to rail against the official...
Jul 16, 2026
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MOSAIC promises improved management of gates
Mosaic Forest Management won't be removing any gates, but is committing to better management. Karen Brandt, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs says a recent study launched by Mosaic showed the im...
Jul 15, 2026
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Emergency exit routes discussed
MOTI Minister meets Mayor Minions
The BC Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure was in Port Alberni yesterday, and received a long list of municipal and regional requests. Port Alberni Mayor Sharie Minions said she lobbied for ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Ongoing search
Search underway near Port Alberni for missing swimmer
PORT ALBERNI - A female swimmer reported to have been swept away by the current of the Stamp River led to an extensive search. A Port Alberni RCMP news release states their detachment received a repor...
Jul 06, 2026
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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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