West Coast / Alberni Valley Daily — 2026-10-30

Port Alberni Daily · Oct 30, 2026 · 7m

In today's episode:

Jennifer Whiteside tapped as B.C. NDP interim leader as party regroups after election defeat

Province releases final drought bulletin of 2026

Sparwood’s Hadden Kelloway is first known transgender mayor in B.C

CPKC moves 130 small-town rail workers to Kamloops after housing, cost-of-living issues

Air Canada fare hikes can’t keep up with soaring fuel costs, as carrier cuts forecast

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

Sources:

My Cowichan Valley Now — Jennifer Whiteside tapped as B.C. NDP interim leader as party…