'Propane fires only': Campground takes preventative measures after Mount Underwood wildfire As Islanders enter the first long weekend of spring 2026, a popular campground is making campers aware of some changes triggered by last year's out of control Mount Underwood fire.

PORT ALBERNI: “As Islanders enter the first long weekend of spring 2026, a popular campground is making campers aware of some changes triggered by last year’s out of control Mount Underwood fire.” cheknews.ca/propane-fire... - @cheknews.ca

#AlberniValley #BCWildfire #PortAlberni #Wildfires

VALLEY SENIORS: The Sunshine Club serves Port Alberni’s seniors - Port Alberni Valley News Club provides opportunities for seniors to socialize and participate in myriad activities

"The Echo Sunshine Club is a volunteer driven membership organization whose purpose is to provide fellowship and promote physical, emotional, mental and social #wellbeing for #seniors aged 50 years and older, and their partners" #PortAlberni #AlberniValley #BC albernivalleynews.com/2026/02/27/v...

Businesses, RCMP talk crime and prevention at Alberni Valley chamber meeting - Port Alberni Valley News Officers urged business owners to report crime, seek deterrents where possible

"Business operators who have been victims of crimes should always call RCMP: even if the crime is minor and officers aren’t able to investigate right away, it will help build their database of reported incidents" #publicsafety #PortAlberni #AlberniValley #BC albernivalleynews.com/2026/02/09/b...

Community helps Tseshaht First Nation cover racist vandalism on bridge - Port Alberni Valley News Tseshaht invited people to come repaint the ‘Every Child Matters’ barrier that was defaced

"The bridge was marked with swastikas and racist words, making it the second act of vandalism in the past week and the third since “Every Child Matters” was painted on a barrier on the bridge’s approach" #racism #AlberniValley #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland #BC albernivalleynews.com/2026/01/22/c...

Youth invited to host market tables at Alberni Valley’s Family Arts Festival - Port Alberni Valley News Market is just one aspect of two-day festival

"The goal [of the youth market] is to help #youth build confidence, experience creative #entrepreneurship, and take pride in their work—all while being part of a lively #community festival" #AlberniValley #FamilyDay #VancouverIsland #BC #BritishColumbia #Canada albernivalleynews.com/2026/01/20/y...

"The #AlberniValley community is mourning the loss of Ellen Frood, recently retired executive director of Sage Haven Society, who died suddenly Oct. 15 of complications from surgery." #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland #BC albernivalleynews.com/2025/10/25/p...

Alberni Valley Food Security Society spreads the harvest The Gleaning Project splits food yields three ways to benefit the community

"The #AlberniValley #FoodSecurity Society has a big year for its Gleaning Project, which aims to reduce food waste, improve the community's access to fresh, local produce and make the area more wildlife friendly." #VancouverIsland #BC www.albernivalleynews.com/local-news/a...

cc: #AlberniValley #CherryCreek #MountUnderwoodWildfire #VancouverIsland

forms.office.com/pages/respon... Five Acre Event Co. out of the Alberni Valley in BC is looking for people who want to train as stage hands, audio & lighting techs, video crew. #liveevents #stagehands #audiotechs #lightingtechs #videocrews #albernivalley #britishcolumbia #musicsky #Musiciansky

Mount Underwood wildfire forces evacuation of campground and marina near Port Alberni An out-of-control wildfire has forced the evacuation of a campground near the Vancouver Island city of Port Alberni, B.C.

ICYMI: “Mount Underwood wildfire forces evacuation of campground and marina near Port Alberni” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

#AlberniValley #BCWildfire #MountUnderwoodWildfire #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland

Reception centre set up for Mount Underwood fire evacuees Anyone affected by China Creek Campground evacuation can camp at Fall Fair Grounds

ICYMI: “Reception centre set up for Mount Underwood fire evacuees” www.albernivalleynews.com/local-news/r... via Alberni Valley News

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SCENE AND HEARD: United Church celebrates 100 years Special service, displays and cake all part of festivities as church marks 100th year in the Alberni Valley

"Notably, our church has been holding monthly #reconciliation gatherings between #FirstNations #ResidentialSchool Survivors and our congregation for more than seven years." #AlberniValley #VancouverIsland #BC #Canada www.albernivalleynews.com/community/sc...

Walk for Dog Guides raises funds for Lions Club dog training programs Annual walk in Port Alberni helps defray cost to train, own guide dogs for those in need

"The #AlberniValley Lions Club held their annual walk for Guide Dogs at Blair Park in #PortAlberni on Saturday, May 24...helping empower Canadians living with #disabilities to independently navigate their world" #VancouverIsland #BC #Canada www.albernivalleynews.com/community/wa...

ADAPS brings all services under one roof in Port Alberni

"For the first time since the #AlberniValley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Service opened in 2005, all of its services are located under one roof. The charitable society celebrated its new location on Ninth Avenue...." #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #BC www.albernivalleynews.com/local-news/a...

'Voices Unveiled' brings unfiltered youth expression to the Grove New exhibit at Port Alberni's waterfront gallery reveals youth perspective on art, social justice and climate change

"“Voices Unveiled” brings...unfiltered expressions of #AlberniValley youth responding to the urgent challenges of our time [in] painting, drawing, writing, and more, this youth-led exhibition explores the struggles of #socialjustice and #climateaction" #BC www.albernivalleynews.com/entertainmen...

Alberni Valley News article about Angela Verbrugge

Port Alberni! Read all about it. This Sunday Apr 13 at Char’s Landing. #portalberni #albernivalley #vanisle #parksville

VALLEY SENIORS: Darlene Tuinstra lives a life of service colourfully Tuinstra finds fulfillment with the PAGO Grannies, raising funds for grandmothers in Africa

"Tuinstra has also been actively involved for two decades with the local PAGO Grannies, a national organization founded by Stephen Lewis, which aims at raising funds for the grandmothers of Africa" #PortAlberni #AlberniValley #VancouverIsland #BC #Canada www.albernivalleynews.com/community/va...

Crimestoppers donates trauma bears to first responders Port Alberni RCMP receive bears to provide comfort to young, vulnerable people in crisis situations

"First responders in the #AlberniValley received a special tool for their toolbox last December from the central #VancouverIsland #Crimestoppers: a box full of teddy bears...[the] "trauma bears" [are used to comfort] people who have been victims of crime" www.albernivalleynews.com/local-news/c...

Tell your Port Alberni pals we are returning to one of our fav venues on Vancouver Island, Canada 4/13…. But this time we are bringing vibraphone!

#tofino #portalberni #parksville #vanisle #westcoast #vocal #jazz #jazzsinger #britishcolumbia #explorebc #portalbernibc #charslanding #albernivalley

#countryroad #mountainmamma #mountarrowsmith #albernivalley #vansile

Alberni trio honoured with coronation medals in separate ceremonies Marlene Dietrich, Jeanette Watts and Cyndi Stevens honoured for service to community

"Three #AlberniValley women have received King Charles III coronation medals for their longstanding service to the community in the fields of #housing, #healthcare and #seniorscare" #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland #BC #Canada www.albernivalleynews.com/local-news/a...

Alberni Valley Community Foundation seeks grant applications Deadline for grant applications coming up in February for 2025

"The #AlberniValley Community Foundation is soliciting grant applications from local community organizations. The deadline for the coming year's grant requests is Feb. 28, 2025" #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland #BC www.albernivalleynews.com/community/al...

Bread of Life full of frivolity over Christmas Kitchen was packed with volunteers cooking turkey dinner

"The kitchen at the Bread of Life was hopping in the days before Christmas, as a lineup of volunteers helped cook turkey dinner for hundreds" #AlberniValley #VancouverIsland #PortAlberni www.albernivalleynews.com/community/br...

Tseshaht officials urge households to be prepared for emergencies When a wildfire broke out near Tseshaht’s main reserve on Aug. 6, elected Councillor Leisa Hassall says she could almost instantly smell the smoke.

“When a wildfire broke out near Tseshaht’s main reserve on Aug. 6, elected Councillor Leisa Hassall says she could almost instantly smell the smoke.”
www.cheknews.ca/tseshaht-off... - CHEK News

#BCWildfire cc: #AlberniValley #PortAlberni