Bailouts must see big picture

The federal government is looking seriously at ways of bailing out the auto industry as a way of saving jobs and keeping the economy moving at a reasonable pace in Canada. It’s important for those wit… more

Alberni Valley News

No recession here in B.C., you say?

V ICTORIA – B.C. will continue to show at least some economic growth, not only this year but next year too. That’s the word from Finance Minister Colin Hansen, as he prepared this week’s economic upda… more

Alberni Valley News

Decision should not have gone to court

To the Editor, Re: Hupacasath win court challenge, Nov. 7. Let us celebrate our court system for protecting the rights of our neighbours in the Hupacasath First Nations. But, surely it shouldn’t requi… more

Alberni Valley News

The electorate has spoken

As a new week wanes in Port Alberni, the political landscape has shifted little from the weeks preceding our civic elect… more

Alberni Valley News

Musings from a happy wanderer, or travelling gives me gas

The great thing about technology these days is how well connected someone can be while travelling. While Port Alberni’s … more