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Port Alberni Daily is a short, daily community briefing focused on what matters most to people who live and work in Port Alberni, Bamfield, and the Alberni Valley - Vancouver Island's deep-port city and the surrounding traditional territories of the Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations. Each morning we deliver a concise roundup of local news, community events, weather, Highway 4 conditions, BC Ferries and Lady Rose Marine Services updates, and the stories shaping life in the Alberni Inlet. Designed to be easy to listen to on the drive to work and easy to share with your community.

  1. 7h ago

    West Coast / Alberni Valley Daily — 2026-10-21

    In today's episode: Where the parties stand on the major issues heading into the B.C. election‘Just the happiest kid’: Clinical trial brightens future for B.C. boyNDP, Conservatives pitch dozens of Urgent Primary Care Centres as healthcare solutionB.C. father advocates for increased protections for unhoused after daughter’s deathAlberta's Smith to pursue immigration reforms, hints changes could take timeSources: Nanaimo News Bulletin — Where the parties stand on the major issues heading into the B.C. electionNanaimo News Bulletin — ‘Just the happiest kid’: Clinical trial brightens future for B.C. boyParksville Qualicum News — NDP, Conservatives pitch dozens of Urgent Primary Care Centres as healthcare solutionCowichan Valley Citizen — B.C. father advocates for increased protections for unhoused after daughter’s deathTimes Colonist — Alberta's Smith to pursue immigration reforms, hints changes could take time

  2. 1d ago

    West Coast / Alberni Valley Daily — 2026-10-20

    In today's episode: Conservative whistle-stop brings Doerkson to ChilliwackElection results are tied between mayoral candidates in Lytton, B.C.Mayor-elect Pete Fry aims to create culture at Vancouver city hall ‘less about partisan tribalism’Leaders pay tribute to soldiers killed in Wainwright fireJapan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samplesSources: Nanaimo News Bulletin — Conservative whistle-stop brings Doerkson to ChilliwackTimes Colonist — Election results are tied between mayoral candidates in Lytton, B.C.Times Colonist — Mayor-elect Pete Fry aims to create culture at Vancouver city hall ‘less about partisan tribalism’My Cowichan Valley Now — Leaders pay tribute to soldiers killed in Wainwright fireTimes Colonist — Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples

  3. 2d ago

    West Coast / Alberni Valley Daily — 2026-10-19

    In today's episode: CIVIC ELECTION 2026: New faces to grace ACRD boardCIVIC ELECTION 2026: Incumbents return to SD70 boardCharles Mealey defeats incumbent Sharie Minions in Port Alberni mayoral race‘Underdog’ Pete Fry defeats Ken Sim to become Vancouver’s new mayorDFO investigates possible humpback whale strike south of Powell RiverFour soldiers identified after deadly fire at CFB WainwrightMacron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protestsSources: Alberni Valley News — CIVIC ELECTION 2026: New faces to grace ACRD boardAlberni Valley News — CIVIC ELECTION 2026: Incumbents return to SD70 boardCHEK News — Charles Mealey defeats incumbent Sharie Minions in Port Alberni mayoral raceTimes Colonist — ‘Underdog’ Pete Fry defeats Ken Sim to become Vancouver’s new mayorCHEK News — DFO investigates possible humpback whale strike south of Powell RiverMy Cowichan Valley Now — Four soldiers identified after deadly fire at CFB WainwrightTimes Colonist — Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

  4. 3d ago

    West Coast / Alberni Valley Daily — 2026-10-18

    In today's episode: Valemount’s acclaimed mayor powerless due to sexual assault chargePolls close in B.C. municipal elections before general election next weekDeaths, injuries as fire hits Alberta military base: McGuintySeparation, immigration, the Constitution: A look at Alberta’s referendum questionsHurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coastSources: Nanaimo News Bulletin — Valemount’s acclaimed mayor powerless due to sexual assault chargeTimes Colonist — Polls close in B.C. municipal elections before general election next weekCHEK News — Deaths, injuries as fire hits Alberta military base: McGuintyCHEK News — Separation, immigration, the Constitution: A look at Alberta’s referendum questionsTimes Colonist — Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coast

  5. 4d ago

    West Coast / Alberni Valley Daily — 2026-10-17

    In today's episode: Port Alberni forestry workers call for government to prioritize the industryB.C. Conservative candidate says First Nations ‘conquered’ comment taken out of contextTumbler Ridge shooter alleged co-conspirator indicted by U.S. grand jurySeaspan CEO says subsidies needed for B.C. shipyards to compete with overseas yardsCarney, Smith join forces at Alberta brewery to stump for a united CanadaTeen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police saySources: CHEK News — Port Alberni forestry workers call for government to prioritize the industryNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. Conservative candidate says First Nations ‘conquered’ comment taken out of contextNanaimo News Bulletin — Tumbler Ridge shooter alleged co-conspirator indicted by U.S. grand juryTimes Colonist — Seaspan CEO says subsidies needed for B.C. shipyards to compete with overseas yardsCHEK News — Carney, Smith join forces at Alberta brewery to stump for a united CanadaTimes Colonist — Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say

  6. 5d ago

    West Coast / Alberni Valley Daily — 2026-10-16

    In today's episode: Bail denied – Ditidaht man charged in shooting death of Patrick Charleson III remains behind barsRob Shaw: Eby defends plan to limit payouts for forestry companies on Indigenous land transfersKey quotes from the British Columbia leaders' debate ahead of Oct. 24 electionCarney hits Calgary to stump for unity, gets swarmed by selfie-seeking well-wishersTeen shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school before being shot by a witnessSources: Ha-Shilth-Sa — Bail denied – Ditidaht man charged in shooting death of Patrick Charleson III remains behind barsCHEK News — Rob Shaw: Eby defends plan to limit payouts for forestry companies on Indigenous land transfersTimes Colonist — Key quotes from the British Columbia leaders' debate ahead of Oct. 24 electionCHEK News — Carney hits Calgary to stump for unity, gets swarmed by selfie-seeking well-wishersTimes Colonist — Teen shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school before being shot by a witness

  7. 6d ago

    West Coast / Alberni Valley Daily — 2026-10-15

    In today's episode: Anna Perry is running for city council in Port AlberniACRD ELECTION: Bamfield director’s seatACRD ELECTION: Mike Sparrow vies for second term in Cherry CreekFred Boyko acclaimed for Beaufort Area in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional DistrictPort Alberni brewery wins Canada’s top craft beer award at 2026 Canada Beer CupHaahuupayak School students sparkle at 50th year milestoneEby defends his record, Doerkson tries to gain trust during B.C. election debateNDP release costed platform with added spending, new taxes on wealthyNDP’s Eby says he donated back B.C. childcare subsidies, won’t say if he got tax benefitMore than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in historic referendum on separationDuane 'Keffe D' Davis faces life in prison for orchestrating murder of rapper Tupac ShakurTumbler Ridge shooting accused co-conspirator denied bail: U.S. judgePope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lungSources: Alberni Valley News — Anna Perry is running for city council in Port AlberniAlberni Valley News — ACRD ELECTION: Bamfield director’s seatAlberni Valley News — ACRD ELECTION: Mike Sparrow vies for second term in Cherry CreekAlberni Valley News — Fred Boyko acclaimed for Beaufort Area in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional DistrictCHEK News — Port Alberni brewery wins Canada’s top craft beer award at 2026 Canada Beer CupHa-Shilth-Sa — Haahuupayak School students sparkle at 50th year milestoneNanaimo News Bulletin — Eby defends his record, Doerkson tries to gain trust during B.C. election debateNanaimo News Bulletin — NDP release costed platform with added spending, new taxes on wealthyNanaimo News Bulletin — NDP’s Eby says he donated back B.C. childcare subsidies, won’t say if he got tax benefitCHEK News — More than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in historic referendum on separationTimes Colonist — Duane 'Keffe D' Davis faces life in prison for orchestrating murder of rapper Tupac ShakurNanaimo News Bulletin — Tumbler Ridge shooting accused co-conspirator denied bail: U.S. judgeTimes Colonist — Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung

  8. Oct 14

    West Coast / Alberni Valley Daily — 2026-10-14

    In today's episode: Helen Zanette is running for School Board in Port AlberniB.C. party leaders lay out economic visions at board of trade eventB.C. southern resident orca census counts 76 in 2nd year population growthCandidates share climate views across B.C. ridingsNew White House press secretary's debut: Brief, limited questions and some harsh reviewsSix Flags closes 9 North American roller coasters after families watch man fall to his deathChina’s trade surplus hits $938 billion for Jan-Sep as pressure ramps up to rebalance tradeJudge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White HouseSources: Alberni Valley News — Helen Zanette is running for School Board in Port AlberniNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. party leaders lay out economic visions at board of trade eventNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. southern resident orca census counts 76 in 2nd year population growthNanaimo News Bulletin — Candidates share climate views across B.C. ridingsTimes Colonist — New White House press secretary's debut: Brief, limited questions and some harsh reviewsTimes Colonist — Six Flags closes 9 North American roller coasters after families watch man fall to his deathTimes Colonist — China’s trade surplus hits $938 billion for Jan-Sep as pressure ramps up to rebalance tradeTimes Colonist — Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House

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Port Alberni Daily is a short, daily community briefing focused on what matters most to people who live and work in Port Alberni, Bamfield, and the Alberni Valley - Vancouver Island's deep-port city and the surrounding traditional territories of the Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations. Each morning we deliver a concise roundup of local news, community events, weather, Highway 4 conditions, BC Ferries and Lady Rose Marine Services updates, and the stories shaping life in the Alberni Inlet. Designed to be easy to listen to on the drive to work and easy to share with your community.

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  • Creator
    Island Daily Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Monkey & Bot 2026
  • Show Website
    Port Alberni Daily