Fallen Vancouver Island firefighter honoured with full line of duty service
Carla Kulczycki died of an aggressive form of brain cancer linked to her work as a firefighter. Continue reading
Port Alberni
Supporters turn out at court appearance for B.C. couple, friend charged with hog-tying alleged sex predator
Supporters said the parents were right to apprehend the 28-year-old man on their own after police failed to intervene and are calling for tougher penalties for sex predators. Continue reading
B.C. couple charged in hog-tie of alleged child predator streamed on Facebook Live
The family claims police refused to take action against the 28-year-old man they say arrived to have sex with their 13-year-old daughter. Continue reading
UPDATED: 35-year-old Vancouver Island man and 3-year-old son safe after being reported missing
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Jan Stelmaszyk’s family reported him and his son missing to RCMP on Tuesday, but the pair are camping on the island. Continue reading
B.C. municipal election 2018: Port Alberni results
The 1964 Alaskan earthquake reverberated as far as Port Alberni, where giant waves lapped up against the city amid a tsunami. Continue reading
RCMP investigate after B.C. parents hog-tie alleged child predator, stream it on Facebook Live
The parents said they tried for weeks to get RCMP to intervene, and eventually staged their own sting on a man who allegedly sent nude photos and sent sexually-charged messages to their daughter. Continue reading
Death of 6-year-old child in Port Alberni treated as suspicious
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
RCMP say they believe there are people who have information about the boy’s death who have not yet come forward. Continue reading
Indigenous mother to get child back after she was taken away by province
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Nearly two months after giving birth, an Indigenous mother will be reunited with her child. Continue reading
RCMP, coroner investigating death of 6-year-old boy in Port Alberni
RCMP would not give information about how the child died, saying its investigation along with the B.C. Coroners Service is ongoing. Continue reading
Tseshaht First Nation in Port Alberni declares state of emergency due to flooding
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
This is due to a flood warning that has been issued for the Somass River, including Sproat River, Ash River and the tributaries. Continue reading