Chief Administrative Officer Mike Fox says farewell to Port Alberni

Fox reflected fondly on his time in Alberni, saying the decision to leave was incredibly difficult

Port Alberni Valley News
There is a BC Hydro outage affecting #PortAlberni and #Alberniweather HQ. No data will be retrieved until power returns.
(Feb 3 2:50PM)

apologies for the downtime on conditions. Apparently the weeks of fog was too much for the little battery to take! Not enough solar to keep it topped up.

Weather data should be returning to current shortly.
#fog #portalberni #wxtech

No tsunami threat to B.C. after 4.2-magnitude earthquake in California - The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal

Earthquake happened about 32 kilometres southeast of San Francisco

The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal
Council refuses vote on Alberni business temporary-use permit

Council didn’t vote for, or against, the TUP at their Jan. 12 meeting

Port Alberni Valley News
Alberni council rejects permit application for Coulson’s use of former Zellers

Rejection one of several TUPs city has addressed in south Port Alberni

Port Alberni Valley News
February 1
Not sure if it’s a daffodil or a crocus.
#portalberni #bloomscroll 🌼

It's pretty darn cool that right now there are three artists with deep connections to my hometown #PortAlberni living the musical dream...

The newest, and nominated for 5 2026 Junos:
Cameron Whitcomb
https://www.thecamwhitcomb.com

2- The VI phenom who did her Idol take from her deck overlooking #SproatLake
Lauren Spencer Smith
https://www.laurenspencersmith.com/music/

And my guy:
Lance LaPointe aka "Campfire Lance”
the ”new appointed singer” for BTO.
https://www.instagram.com/campfirelance/

#Music #PortAlberni #homegrown

Cameron Whitcomb | Official Website

Get the latest information on Cameron Whitcomb. Music, Albums, Videos, Photos, Tour Dates and more.

Cameron Whitcomb | Official Website

Rainfall warning and high streamflow advisory issued today for #portalberni and #westcoast.

“Heightened awareness of potential high flows is prudent throughout this period. In lake-fed river systems, such as the Cowichan River and Somass River, peak flows are expected later (Friday into Saturday) due to the cumulative impact of rainfall. Current modelling is indicating the potential for flows in the 2-year to 5-year range.”

ECCC: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc45=

BCRFC: https://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm
#bcstorm

Weather Alerts for: Inland Vancouver Island - Environment Canada

When severe weather threatens, Environment Canada issues alerts that notify those in affected areas in British Columbia so that they can take steps to protect themselves and their property from harm. The type of alert issued depends on the severity and timing of the event. Special statements: issued to highlight significant weather or express uncertainty. Watches: alert you about weather conditions that are favourable for a storm or severe weather, which could cause safety concerns. Warning: an urgent message that severe weather is either occurring or will occur. Warnings are usually issued six to 24 hours in advance, although some severe weather (such as thunderstorms and tornadoes) can occur rapidly, with less than a half hours' notice.

Impressive video of a RCAF rescue helicopter extraction from the Raw Spirit, a large trawler that is often in #portalberni. It was 100km south of Haida Gwaii, (so 200km north of Vancouver Island? ). Waters were reasonable calm for this time of year!
#rescue #rcaf #comox #fishing #trawling #safety
https://albernivalleynews.com/2026/01/27/video-canadian-armed-forces-search-and-rescue-crews-rescue-fisher-near-haida-gwaii/
VIDEO: Canadian Armed Forces Search and Rescue crews rescue fisher near Haida Gwaii

CH-149 Cormorant, supported by a CC-295 Kingfisher perform medical hoist, transfer patient

Port Alberni Valley News