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Highway 4 to close for six hours during the day Wednesday: The highway will close in both directions between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews work in the Cameron Lakes ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/highway-4-to-close-for-six-hours-during-the-day-wednesday-12803999
Island rallies to call for fairer federal funding for B.C. Ferries: Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns has organized rallies across the Island next week to call for ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/island-rallies-to-call-for-fairer-federal-funding-for-bc-ferries-12758792
From boom town to home town: Residents anticipate change as filming wraps on Home Town Takeover
timescolonist.com/local-news/from-boom-town-to-home-town-residents-anticipate-change-as-filming-wraps-on-home-town-takeover-12716134
Wayward hiker rescued on 5040 did things right: rescue team: The Alberni Valley Rescue Squad was alerted early Wednesday about an overdue hiker who hadn’t met up ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/wayward-hiker-rescued-on-5040-did-things-right-rescue-team-12719005
Port Alberni man gets 22 years for sexual offences, including against minors: Shaun Pater received his sentence on Aug. 11.
timescolonist.com/local-news/port-alberni-man-gets-22-years-for-sexual-offences-including-against-minors-12690116
Port Alberni company acquires 10 retired Air Force planes for firefighting: Once equipped with 4,000-gallon tanks, two of the C-130 Hercules airplanes could be ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/port-alberni-company-acquires-10-retired-air-force-planes-for-firefighting-12641721
Watchdog investigates Port Alberni arrest after man injured: While being taken into custody, the man was involved in an interaction that resulted in a serious ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/watchdog-investigates-port-alberni-arrest-after-man-injured-12667610
Eight substance-use beds to open in Port Alberni this summer: The beds will be available 24 hours a day at the Inlet Recovery Home for those age 19 and over ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/eight-substance-use-beds-to-open-in-port-alberni-this-summer-12618632
Rope rescue on Savary caps busy week for Alberni SAR team: Members battled difficult terrain and strong winds to reach a person who fell down a steep embankment ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/rope-rescue-on-savary-caps-busy-week-for-alberni-sar-team-12599097
Suspect in custody in Port Alberni government-building arson: The building on 8th Avenue, which housed Service B.C., ICBC and the Ministry of Social Development ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/suspect-in-custody-in-port-alberni-government-building-arson-12586157
Modern pageants about 'empowerment,' says Port Alberni's Miss Teen B.C.: Evelyn Van Dusen, 17, says she spends just as much time studying and advocating for her ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/modern-pageants-about-empowerment-says-port-albernis-miss-teen-bc-12562525
Search suspended for missing swimmer near Port Alberni: The search had begun Sunday when the swimmer was reported missing after she was seen being swept away by ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/search-suspended-for-missing-swimmer-near-port-alberni-12534704
Alberni prefab-housing manufacturer provides work for laid-off mill workers: Port Alberni-based IGV Housing partnered with a local college to retrain more than ...
timescolonist.com/islander/alberni-prefab-housing-manufacturer-provides-work-for-laid-off-mill-workers-12492659
Wildfire near Port Alberni is under control: No evacuation alerts or orders have been issued for the area.
timescolonist.com/local-news/wildfire-near-port-alberni-is-under-control-12452405
Daily heat records fall across Vancouver Island: At least 21 B.C. communities — including nine on Vancouver Island — reported new daily highs for June 23 ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/daily-heat-records-fall-across-vancouver-island-12467461
Police watchdog seeks witnesses to Port Alberni arrest: A man was injured during the June 12 arrest, which followed a call about a domestic dispute.
timescolonist.com/local-news/police-watchdog-seeks-witnesses-to-port-alberni-arrest-12460323
Three youths arrested after historic Port Alberni rail car 'gutted' in fire: The RCMP said surveillance footage showed three people climbing into the 1930s Comox ...
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Port Alberni wins makeover for Hometown Takeover TV show - Victoria Times Colonist
timescolonist.com/local-news/port-alberni-wins-community-makeover-for-hometown-takeover-tv-show-12396813
Man pleads guilty to killing neighbour's dog in Port Alberni: The dog was shot while stuck in a foot-hold trap placed to catch a cougar suspected of attacking ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-neighbours-dog-in-port-alberni-12424522
Mercury set to rise around the Island this weekend: Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Courtenay are all expected to see temperatures in the high 20s on ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/mercury-set-to-rise-around-the-island-this-weekend-12397449
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Port Alberni pins hopes on HGTV town makeover show: The town is one of many communities across the country vying to be featured on Home Town Takeover.
timescolonist.com/homes/port-alberni-pins-hopes-on-hgtv-town-makeover-show-12384480
Non-emergency detachment lines back to normal: B.C. RCMP: Affected detachments had included Nanaimo, Duncan, Ladysmith, Port Alberni, North Vancouver, Pemberton ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/non-emergency-detachment-lines-back-to-normal-bc-rcmp-12372548
One dead after Alberni crash involving motorcycle: B.C. Emergency Health Services said they received a call just after 10:30 p.m. Friday about a motor vehicle ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/one-dead-after-alberni-crash-involving-motorcycle-12358004
Woman's injury in Port Alberni police cells prompts probe: The Independent Investigations Office said the woman notified the IIO, saying she had been hurt ...
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B.C. RCMP warn of service issues at some detachments for non-emergency calls: The issue is affecting detachments in Nanaimo, Duncan, Ladysmith, Port Alberni.
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-rcmp-warn-of-service-issues-at-some-detachments-for-non-emergency-calls-12350976
RCMP officer cleared after dislocating shoulder of Port Alberni man: The officer was investigating an unrelated harassment complaint when he encountered the man ...
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New superintendent named for Pacific Rim School District: Jaslene Atwal will start her post in Port Alberni on September 1, ahead of the new school year.
timescolonist.com/local-news/new-superintendent-named-for-pacific-rim-school-district-12321793
Port Alberni brush fires lead to arson charges: RCMP: Port Alberni RCMP responded Wednesday to a report that a man appeared to be deliberately setting fires on ...
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Campfire ban lifting for May long weekend; new wildfire burning near Port Alberni
timescolonist.com/local-news/campfire-ban-lifting-for-may-long-weekend-new-wildfire-burning-near-port-alberni-12277666
More heat records fall across Vancouver Island on Monday: Seven Island communities saw new temperatures records set Monday for May 4, including in Port Alberni ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/more-heat-records-fall-across-vancouver-island-on-monday-12238100
Small wildfire under control near Port Alberni: The fire poses no threat to structures, infrastructure or public safety, said B.C. Wildfire Service.
timescolonist.com/local-news/small-wildfire-under-control-near-port-alberni-12228202
WorkSafeBC investigating after worker injured at Port Alberni mill: WorkSafe said coworkers responded quickly to help the man “and ensured that he received ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/worksafebc-investigating-after-worker-injured-at-port-alberni-mill-12136478
Tofino man sentenced to nine years for sex offences involving minors: B.C. RCMP said Loki Tchir met minors online and travelled to Port Alberni several times to ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/tofino-man-sentenced-to-nine-years-for-sex-offences-involving-minors-12108942
Planned 'wet' supportive housing in Port Alberni sparks concern: Construction is expected to start this summer on the six-storey apartment building on Second ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/planned-wet-supportive-housing-in-port-alberni-sparks-concern-12035218
Burst pipe forces temporary closure of Port Alberni pool: The resulting flooding caused significant electrical damage to the facility’s chlorine monitoring and ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/burst-pipe-forces-temporary-closure-of-port-alberni-pool-12097125
Sinkhole closes road near Whiffin Spit: The closure is in the 1600-block of Dufour in Sooke.
timescolonist.com/local-news/sinkhole-closes-road-near-whiffin-spit-12084902
Woman, pets escape fire in mobile home near Port Alberni: No one was injured in the blaze, which firefighters say started in the living room of the structure.
timescolonist.com/local-news/woman-pets-escape-fire-in-mobile-home-near-port-alberni-12091175
Port Alberni officer won't face assault charge for cell-block incident: After a man was released from the detachment’s cells, he threatened the officer ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/port-alberni-officer-wont-face-assault-charge-for-cell-block-incident-12061638
Man, 81, charged after Port Alberni killing: Herbert Crowley was charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder.
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-81-charged-after-port-alberni-killing-12008867
Rescue squad helps in search for missing Port Alberni man: William “Kim” Donovan was last seen about 8 a.m. Wednesday in the 2100-block of Rita Road in the ...
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Police ask public for video as search continues for missing Port Alberni man: Police are looking for any video from the Cameron Heights area taken on Feb. 25 ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/police-ask-public-to-check-video-as-search-continues-for-missing-port-alberni-man-11952340
Port Alberni man who injured woman with homemade bomb sentenced to five years: The explosion outside a supervised injection site left an employee with shrapnel ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/port-alberni-man-who-injured-woman-with-homemade-bomb-sentenced-to-five-years-11950855
Stroke a wakeup call for Port Alberni man; many Canadians not aware of risk: report
timescolonist.com/local-news/stroke-a-wakeup-call-for-port-alberni-man-many-canadians-not-aware-of-risk-report-11837001
Jim Robson, legendary voice of the Vancouver Canucks, dies at 91: Jim Robson started his career at the age of 17, covering senior men's basketball for a radio ...
globalnews.ca/news/11661511/jim-robson-legendary-voice-vancouver-canucks-died/
Port Alberni's Orange Bridge vandalized with hate graffiti: It’s the second time in less than a week that the Riverbend Bridge, known as the Orange Bridge for ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/port-albernis-orange-bridge-vandalized-with-hate-graffiti-11773191
Three new nurses hired, but Port Alberni hospital's ICU remains closed: The ICU at West Coast General Hospital has been closed since November ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/three-new-nurses-hired-but-port-alberni-hospitals-icu-remains-closed-11719581
Popular Port Alberni radio host dies at age 45: Hammond died on Friday after what his family described as a sudden medical emergency
timescolonist.com/local-news/popular-port-alberni-radio-host-dies-at-age-45-11694329
Empty Port Alberni building burns but neighbouring bookstore spared: Second Chance Used Books in Port Alberni will not open this weekend, which marks its second ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/empty-port-alberni-building-burns-but-neighbouring-bookstore-spared-11692808
Port Alberni hospital restores some admissions, but ICU still closed: Island Health says it has secured a commitment from enough hospitalist physicians to ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/port-alberni-hospital-restores-some-admissions-but-icu-still-closed-11668960
B.C. police watchdog called in after man injured during arrest by Port Alberni RCMP
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-police-watchdog-called-in-after-man-injured-during-arrest-by-port-alberni-rcmp-11664975
Temperature hits 17 C in Victoria, as other Island cities also set records: The temperature recorded at Victoria’s Gonzales weather station on Monday exceeded a ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/temperature-hits-17-c-in-victoria-as-other-island-cities-also-set-records-11627511
Health officials work on fix for Port Alberni hospital, but relief unlikely until new year
timescolonist.com/local-news/health-officials-work-on-fix-for-port-alberni-hospital-but-relief-unlikely-until-new-year-11625888
Port Alberni hospital plans to divert some patients amid doctor shortage: An additional two to three patients each day are expected to be transferred out ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/port-alberni-hospital-plans-to-divert-some-patients-amid-doctor-shortage-11612931
Island Health issues urgent call for doctors to fill shifts at Port Alberni hospital
timescolonist.com/local-news/island-health-issues-urgent-call-for-doctors-to-fill-shifts-at-port-alberni-hospital-11574184
Permit extended for Salvation Army shelter in Port Alberni: The Bread of Life Centre, which also operates a soup kitchen, has had its temporary-use permit ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/permit-extended-for-salvation-army-shelter-in-port-alberni-11568810
Missing Port Alberni woman could be living in her vehicle: police: Marian Heiman’s vehicle is a white Chevrolet G30 with expired licence plate WW8477.
timescolonist.com/local-news/missing-port-alberni-woman-could-be-living-in-her-vehicle-police-11554506
Pedestrian struck in Port Alberni: A pedestrian was taken to hospital in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle at Stamp Avenue and Roger Street at ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/pedestrian-struck-in-port-alberni-11539552
Intensive care unit at Port Alberni hospital closes indefinitely: The ICU at West Coast General Hospital will be temporarily closed starting Thursday ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/intensive-care-unit-at-port-alberni-hospital-closes-indefinitely-11515132
Drugs, weapons seized from Port Alberni home; two arrested: Two adults living in the home were arrested for trafficking in a controlled substance.
timescolonist.com/local-news/drugs-weapons-seized-from-port-alberni-home-two-arrested-11523700
Daily four-hour closures of Bamfield Main expected til Friday: The road, which connects Bamfield and Port Alberni, will be closed daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/daily-four-hour-closures-of-bamfield-main-expected-til-friday-11444790
Animal group offers reward for finding person who shot cougar near Port Alberni: The cougar had to be euthanized after it was found near Port Alberni with what ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/animal-group-offers-reward-for-finding-person-who-shot-cougar-near-port-alberni-11365086
Fire at Port Alberni brewery after suspected arson two days earlier: No one was injured in the blaze, which was reported to the Port Alberni Fire Department ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/fire-at-port-alberni-brewery-after-suspected-arson-two-days-earlier-11383268
Conservation service wants to find person who shot cougar near Port Alberni: The injured cougar had what is believed to be a gunshot wound and was put down by ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/conservation-service-wants-to-find-person-who-shot-cougar-near-port-alberni-11351952
Low temperatures break records across B.C., including on Vancouver Island: Cold weather is expected to persist throughout the week.
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Hoist rescue brings Mount Arrowsmith hiker to safety: The hiker had suffered multiple injuries in a fall on the mountain, between Port Alberni and Parksville ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/hoist-rescue-brings-mount-arrowsmith-hiker-to-safety-11321986
River-otter attack on Port Alberni boy, 10, ‘unusual': Taiaha Watts was attacked by an otter while floating at a family swimming hole along the Somass River.
timescolonist.com/local-news/river-otter-attack-on-port-alberni-boy-10-unusual-11296835
Port Alberni eyed for West Coast ship dismantling, recycling hub: B.C.’s marine industry has up to 900 aging vessels that will eventually need to be disposed of ...
vancouversun.com/news/what-do-with-bc-aging-vessels-when-die
Aspiring musician identified as victim of fatal Highway 4 crash: His mother says Nick Antoine was on his way to Sooke from Port Alberni to follow his dream of ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/person-in-critaspiring-musician-identified-as-victim-of-fatal-highway-4-crashical-condition-after-multi-vehicle-crash-near-cameron-lake-11274554
Key FactsSevere Wildfire Near Port Alberni Sparks Evacuations
Aug 14, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: torontosun.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: torontosun.com
- The wildfire near Port Alberni is exhibiting unusually intense behavior rated at levels 4 and 5 on a six-point scale.
- Discovered Monday, the fire has rapidly grown to cover more than 20 square kilometers, producing thick smoke over the area.
- Evacuation orders have been issued along Alberni Inlet, with key roads closed and alternate routes suggested for residents.
- Although the fire is aggressive, it currently does not pose a direct threat to the nearby communities of Port Alberni, Bamfield, or Youbou.
The entire mountain was completely engulfed in less than 30 hours, so just like, ravaging, explosive fire.— Colby Rex O'Neill, photographer and videographer, describing the rapid spread of the fire at Mount Underwood.
'Massive' wildfire south of Port Alberni, B.C., doubles in size Tuesday
cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-island-bc-wildfire-mount-underwood-august-12-2025-1.7606684
Port Alberni RCMP investigate suspicious death: Police responded to a report about an assault near the intersection of Johnston Road and Victoria Quay around ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/port-alberni-rcmp-investigate-suspicious-death-11065891
The Globe and Mail Aug 15 25
Vancouver Island wildfire near Port Alberni grows by more than half, moving away from urban areas
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-vancouver-island-wildfire-near-port-alberni-grows-by-more-than-half/
As fire burns near Port Alberni, Salt Spring trains for evacuation: The fire south of Sproat Lake, discovered Sunday and believed to be human-caused ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/as-fire-burns-near-port-alberni-salt-spring-trains-for-evacuation-10782589
