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Haahuupayak Elementary School will be shut the remainder of the week after the death of a young child. FACEBOOK PHOTO

Young Nuu-chah-nulth boy remembered for his big, beautiful smile

A six-year-old boy died in a Port Alberni home on March 13

Haahuupayak Elementary School will be shut the remainder of the week after the death of a young child. FACEBOOK PHOTO
Haahuupayak Elementary School will be shut the remainder of the week after the death of a young child. FACEBOOK PHOTO

Young Nuu-chah-nulth boy remembered by his big, beautiful smile

A six-year-old boy died in a Port Alberni home on March 13

Haahuupayak Elementary School will be shut the remainder of the week after the death of a young child. FACEBOOK PHOTO
The Town of Ladysmith and the Stz’uminus First Nation cohosted Aboriginal Day celebrations at Ladysmith’s Transfer Beach park last June — an example of how ties have tightened between local government in the two communities. Mike Gregory/Ladysmith Chronicle

‘I would like to acknowledge we are on the territory of First Nations’

Reconciliation, tradition behind practice now becoming common across Vancouver Island

The Town of Ladysmith and the Stz’uminus First Nation cohosted Aboriginal Day celebrations at Ladysmith’s Transfer Beach park last June — an example of how ties have tightened between local government in the two communities. Mike Gregory/Ladysmith Chronicle
The Town of Ladysmith and the Stz’uminus First Nation cohosted Aboriginal Day celebrations at Ladysmith’s Transfer Beach park last June — an example of how ties have tightened between local governments in the two communities. Mike Gregory/Ladysmith Chronicle

‘I would like to acknowledge we are on the territory of First Nations’

Reconciliation, tradition behind practice now becoming common across Vancouver Island

The Town of Ladysmith and the Stz’uminus First Nation cohosted Aboriginal Day celebrations at Ladysmith’s Transfer Beach park last June — an example of how ties have tightened between local governments in the two communities. Mike Gregory/Ladysmith Chronicle
The proposed Kwispaa LNG facility at Sarita Bay on the Island’s West Coast could be fed by a pipeline travelling across Georgia Strait and Vancouver Island from the northwest corner of the province. Steelhead LNG photo

Potential route examined for pipeline feeding major new West Coast LNG facility

Corridor could travel from Northeastern B.C. across the Island to Sarita Bay facility near Alberni

The proposed Kwispaa LNG facility at Sarita Bay on the Island’s West Coast could be fed by a pipeline travelling across Georgia Strait and Vancouver Island from the northwest corner of the province. Steelhead LNG photo
Canadian rock and blues musician will play four Vancouver Island shows in March during his Western Canadian tour. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Colin James brings intimate set to the Island as part of Western Canadian tour

The Juno Award wining blues and rock musician will play Duncan, Alberni, Campbell River and Qualicum

Canadian rock and blues musician will play four Vancouver Island shows in March during his Western Canadian tour. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Accused serial killer Bruce McArthur made a brief appearance in a Toronto court Wednesday where his case was put over for another two weeks. Bruce McArthur, of Toronto, is shown in this image posted to his social media page. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Facebook

Accused serial killer Bruce McArthur makes court appearance, has case put over

McArthur, a 66-year-old self-employed landscaper, is accused of murdering six men

Accused serial killer Bruce McArthur made a brief appearance in a Toronto court Wednesday where his case was put over for another two weeks. Bruce McArthur, of Toronto, is shown in this image posted to his social media page. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Facebook
Ocean lover Peter Mieras has made a short film called I Am Salmon that highlights the life cycle of wild pacific salmon and their relationship to First Nations people and wildlife. PHOTO COURTESY PETER MIERAS

Alberni film maker getting worldwide recognition for short film on salmon life cycle

Peter Mieras’ short film I Am Salmon has been accepted to film festivals around the world

Ocean lover Peter Mieras has made a short film called I Am Salmon that highlights the life cycle of wild pacific salmon and their relationship to First Nations people and wildlife. PHOTO COURTESY PETER MIERAS
Facebook/Quails’ Gate Estate Winery Good food, fine wine and some intimate conversation: romance is is good for you, according to a Vancouver Island couples’ therapist.

Romance is more than fun, it’s good for you

Find out not just how to keep those Valentine’s Day fires burning, but why

Facebook/Quails’ Gate Estate Winery Good food, fine wine and some intimate conversation: romance is is good for you, according to a Vancouver Island couples’ therapist.
Warren Lee, right, practices jiu-jitsu moves with his 17-year-old son Carter in his Port Alberni academy. KARLY BLATS PHOTO

Vancouver Island martial artist earns Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt

Lee is one of only four people in Canada to have received a black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Warren Lee, right, practices jiu-jitsu moves with his 17-year-old son Carter in his Port Alberni academy. KARLY BLATS PHOTO
Teal Harle, left, and his Dad Shane after winning another gold at the Big Air competition in Apex in 2014. FACEBOOK PHOTO

Proud parents cheer on Island-raised athletes at Winter Olympics

Parents remember their kids’ as young athletes before the Olympics

Teal Harle, left, and his Dad Shane after winning another gold at the Big Air competition in Apex in 2014. FACEBOOK PHOTO
Canadian Maritime Engineering crews flip an 85-foot catamaran they’re building to the Prince Rupert company West Coast Launch. PHOTO COURTESY GORDON YELLAND

Alberni company builds its largest vessel yet

Canadian Maritime Engineering is building an 85-foot aluminum catamaran for a Prince Rupert company

Canadian Maritime Engineering crews flip an 85-foot catamaran they’re building to the Prince Rupert company West Coast Launch. PHOTO COURTESY GORDON YELLAND
Canadian Olympic snowboarder and the pride of Alert Bay, Spencer O’Brien gets in some pre X Games work late last month on Buttermilk Mountain. instagram@spencerobrien

Five Islanders carrying Canadian colours in the Winter Olympics

Brenneman, Tandy, Harle, O’Brien and Sharpe five names to watch

Canadian Olympic snowboarder and the pride of Alert Bay, Spencer O’Brien gets in some pre X Games work late last month on Buttermilk Mountain. instagram@spencerobrien
Lance Dobosz. Google photo

Port Alberni man charged with sexual offences involving minors

Lance Dobosz, 41, has been released on bail following numerous sexual offence charges

Lance Dobosz. Google photo
The City of Port Alberni posted to their Facebook page at 4:39 a.m. on Tuesday to let the public know the tsunami warning had been cancelled.

City of Port Alberni “dropped the ball” in communicating tsunami warning on social media

Officials will look at how to better communicate emergencies to the public online

The City of Port Alberni posted to their Facebook page at 4:39 a.m. on Tuesday to let the public know the tsunami warning had been cancelled.
Black Press file photo All BC Ferries vessels and terminals will be smoke-free environments starting Monday, Jan. 22

No crackdown, just education as BC Ferries’ enacts smoking ban

Fines and extra patrols not happening at this time as ban begins Monday

Black Press file photo All BC Ferries vessels and terminals will be smoke-free environments starting Monday, Jan. 22
Black Press file photo All BC Ferries vessels and terminals will be smoke-free environments starting Monday, Jan. 22

Smoking ban arrives on BC Ferries

No crackdown, just education as BC Ferries enacts smoking ban

Black Press file photo All BC Ferries vessels and terminals will be smoke-free environments starting Monday, Jan. 22
Rod Stewart is 73 today

Rod Stewart is 73 today

Celebrity birthdays for Jan. 10

Rod Stewart is 73 today
John Legend is 39 today

John Legend is 39 today

Celebrity birthdays for Dec. 28

John Legend is 39 today
Gemini should listen to someone they respect

Gemini should listen to someone they respect

Horoscopes for Dec. 21

Gemini should listen to someone they respect