About Us

The News, a division of Vancouver Island-owned Black Press, became the newest voice of the Alberni Valley with its inaugural issue Aug. 25, 2006. The community served by the News is a vibrant and growing area situated in central Vancouver Island, at the tip of Alberni Inlet.

While logging has traditionally been the region's dominant industry, tourism and the service industries are fast catching up. Port Alberni is the gateway to the West Coast, and as such welcomes hundreds of thousands of tourists to the region annually.

Port Alberni is becoming a magnet for those looking for an affordable place to retire, and with its myriad nature-based activities such as fishing, hiking, mountain biking and kayaking to name a few, the Alberni Valley is becoming a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts.

The Alberni Valley News is delivered once a week on Fridays to 12,000 homes and businesses from Sproat Lake to Cameron Heights, Cherry Creek and Beaver Creek, employing more than 60 youth and adult carriers and drivers.

As part of our commitment to the community, we are active in local theatre, business, civic affairs and other volunteer-driven activities.

Your Community News Team

	Publisher John Tierney 250-723-6399	John Tierney is the founding publisher at the Alberni Valley News. John came to the Alberni Valley by way of the Victoria News, also a Black Press publication. He has also worked with one of our Lower Mainland sister publications, the Abbotsford News.
	Editor, Columnist Susan Quinn 250-723-6399	Susie Quinn is the Alberni Valley News editor. A journalist since 1987, she has worked with Black Press since 1995 in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo and Alberni Valley.
	Classifieds 250-310-3535
	Journalist Wawmeesh G. Hamilton (250) 723-6399	Wawmeesh George Hamilton joined the Alberni Valley News editorial staff as a reporter in December 2007. Born and raised in Port Alberni, Wawmeesh went to Malaspina University-College where he earned a degree in philosophy and liberal studies, and Langara College for his journalism training.
	Circulation Lisa Doucet 250-723-6399	Lisa Doucet serves as both the Alberni Valley News office manager as well as our circulation manager. Originally from Courtenay, Lisa was a Port Alberni resident when she was hired by the Alberni Valley News. Lisa has a Bachelor of Arts from Malaspina University-College with a major in business, specializing in marketing.
	Columnist Tom Fletcher	Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. He's based in Victoria.