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Attendants hold their devices as they walk during the Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these charges. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Emilio Morenatti

Uzelman: Negligible economic growth forewarns enduring economic malaise

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Attendants hold their devices as they walk during the Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these charges. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Emilio Morenatti
Photo by Marcus Lenk/Upsplash.com

Uzelman: Governments are building housing, past affordability is unattainable

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Photo by Marcus Lenk/Upsplash.com
Canadian Tire in Port Alberni was open as of Monday, Nov. 27, although the regular exit is blocked off. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)

Port Alberni RCMP issue warning about impaired driving after multiple crashes

Car crashes into the front of Canadian Tire store in north end of city

Canadian Tire in Port Alberni was open as of Monday, Nov. 27, although the regular exit is blocked off. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
A naloxone anti-overdose kit is held in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Uzelman: How effective is ‘safer supply’?

A column by Bruce Uzelman

A naloxone anti-overdose kit is held in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
The Snowbirds will be part of an air show returning to 19 Wing Comox in May 2024. (Black Press/Erin Haluschak photo)

Comox Valley airshow returning next year after decade-long absence

Airshow is set for May 18 at 19 Wing Comox in celebration of RCAF centennial

The Snowbirds will be part of an air show returning to 19 Wing Comox in May 2024. (Black Press/Erin Haluschak photo)
The Snowbirds will be part of an air show returning to 19 Wing Comox in May 2024. (Black Press/Erin Haluschak photo)

Air show returns to the Comox Valley in 2024 for celebration of RCAF centennial

The airshow is set for May 18 at 19 Wing Comox

The Snowbirds will be part of an air show returning to 19 Wing Comox in May 2024. (Black Press/Erin Haluschak photo)
Goose Spit Park is seen on Sept. 16, 2023. RCMP are investigating reports of suspicious activity at the park in the past two weeks of October, and are seeking information from the public. (Connor McDowell/Comox Valley Record)

RCMP want information about suspicious activity at Vancouver Island park

Witnesses should call the Comox Valley RCMP at (250) 338-1321 and refer to file 2023-16776.

Goose Spit Park is seen on Sept. 16, 2023. RCMP are investigating reports of suspicious activity at the park in the past two weeks of October, and are seeking information from the public. (Connor McDowell/Comox Valley Record)
After a long journey starting from Port Hardy in June, the Indian Residential School Memorial Monument, created by artist Stanley C. Hunt, has arrived at the Canadian Museum of History. (Canadian Museum of History Facebook photo)

Monument for residential school children arrives at Canadian Museum of History

‘This powerful memorial is a tangible reminder of events from our shared past’

After a long journey starting from Port Hardy in June, the Indian Residential School Memorial Monument, created by artist Stanley C. Hunt, has arrived at the Canadian Museum of History. (Canadian Museum of History Facebook photo)
On Sept. 5, volunteers from the CVSAR gathered at a fundraiser hosted by Thierry Vrain organized to thank the former for their role in saving his life. (Photo from Bob Wells’s Facebook page)

Rescued Island man raised more than $33,000 for Search and Rescue

Thierry Vrain and his wife grateful for the generosity of the Comox Valley community

On Sept. 5, volunteers from the CVSAR gathered at a fundraiser hosted by Thierry Vrain organized to thank the former for their role in saving his life. (Photo from Bob Wells’s Facebook page)
Perry Bulwer is set to publish his book, “Misguided: My Jesus Freak Life in a Doomsday Cult.” (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Vancouver Island author recalls ‘Life in a Doomsday Cult’ in new memoir

Perry Bulwer escaped from the religious cult Children of God

Perry Bulwer is set to publish his book, “Misguided: My Jesus Freak Life in a Doomsday Cult.” (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
The commercial tuna fishing vessel Ocean Provider. (PHOTO COURTESY DFO)

Boat owners fined for illegal tuna fishing near Bamfield

Crew caught more than 30,000 pounds of albacore tuna in 2022 without a licence

The commercial tuna fishing vessel Ocean Provider. (PHOTO COURTESY DFO)
Rock scaling work underway during the first full closure on Highway 4 at Cameron Lake. (PHOTO COURTESY BC MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)

Another closure coming for Highway 4 east of Port Alberni

Highway will be closed for a full day on Thursday, Aug. 24

Rock scaling work underway during the first full closure on Highway 4 at Cameron Lake. (PHOTO COURTESY BC MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)
Photo courtesy of BCLC

A family vacation for Comox couple after scoring a $100,000 lottery ticket

The young family is currently planning their trip to Las Vegas

Photo courtesy of BCLC
Crews install mesh barriers along Cameron Bluffs on Highway 4 to protect the road from falling debris. (PHOTO COURTESY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)

Island MP calls for climate emergency relief for small businesses

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns says businesses should be compensated for loss of revenue

Crews install mesh barriers along Cameron Bluffs on Highway 4 to protect the road from falling debris. (PHOTO COURTESY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs captain Chase Klassen helps out with a City of Port Alberni skating program. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ Chase Klassen earns Kyle Turris Community Award

Award is given to BCHL players who ‘go above and beyond’ in their community

Alberni Valley Bulldogs captain Chase Klassen helps out with a City of Port Alberni skating program. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
Evacuees leaving Vancouver for the internment camps at Slocan, 1942. (Leonard Frank, Nikkei National Museum, 1994.69.4.29)

Vancouver Island museum exposes the Broken Promises of Japanese internment

Cowichan exhibit dedicated to revealing the history of dispossession during Second World War

Evacuees leaving Vancouver for the internment camps at Slocan, 1942. (Leonard Frank, Nikkei National Museum, 1994.69.4.29)
Construction takes place on Bamfield Main in early February 2021. (PHOTO COURTESY CTV NEWS)

Chip seal work begins on Bamfield Main in ‘final phase’ of surfacing project

Huu-ay-aht, province of B.C. partnered on project to upgrade safety after fatal bus crash

Construction takes place on Bamfield Main in early February 2021. (PHOTO COURTESY CTV NEWS)
(AV NEWS FILE PHOTO)

‘Master plan’ coming for Clutesi Haven Marina in Port Alberni

City partnering with Tseshaht, Hupacasath First Nations on the project

(AV NEWS FILE PHOTO)
Local musician Austin Diotte-Turner began his music career in 2019 with an online music production course. Photo by Ali Roddam

Vancouver Island musician Austin Diotte-Turning growing his exposure online

ADT Music pursuing his dreams one video at a time

Local musician Austin Diotte-Turner began his music career in 2019 with an online music production course. Photo by Ali Roddam
Nanaimo Law Courts. (PQB News file photo)

Port Alberni man gets 10 years in prison for drug trafficking

Port Alberni RCMP say ‘staggering’ amount of drugs seized

Nanaimo Law Courts. (PQB News file photo)