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'He broke that trust:' Port Alberni man jailed for posting intimate videos of ex-girlfriend
Editor's note: This story contains graphic sexual details related to the publication of intimate content. Reader discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A Port Alberni man has been given jail time for postin...
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Buys 10 retired Hercules from RCAF
Coulson doubles firefighting fleet
Port Alberni's Coulson Aviation has secured one of their largest deals ever, as they acquired 10 former Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130H Hercules aircraft from the Government of Canada. The unpreceden...
Aug 07, 2026
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publication ban lifted after 3 years
Trio sentenced after violent assaults
After three years of trials, a publication ban has finally been lifted on a high profile Port Alberni case that sent David Bird and Shae Doiron to prison. Bird, Doiron and Megan Ingram initially faced...
Aug 05, 2026
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violent crimes up 40%
Alberni's crime severity up 8%
Canada's crime severity index fell by 5% last year, and the provincial rate dropped 12%, but Port Alberni's went up by 8%. The CSI for violent crime dropped 4% Nationally last year, but Port Alberni's...
Jul 28, 2026
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Log Train Trail rules approved
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District board approved an updated agreement with the Province of BC for the management of the Log Train Trail. The agreement splits the trail into two sections: north o...
Jul 24, 2026
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one suspects photo posted online
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...
Jul 20, 2026
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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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