Webster, who was diagnosed with psychosis in 2014 and schizoaffective disorder in 2015, was the subject of the 2019 documentary Follow My Brain. He’s currently in full recovery from his 2014 diagnosis and is completing studies in Mental Health and Addiction at Camosun College. Today, McDonald and her board of directors are working towards a […]
The U.S. Nystrom, who began her transition in 2015 following two previous involvements in abusive environments, said she’s always relied on fitness for its mental benefits. “Especially early in my transition, I found it very difficult not just being transgender, but being seen as a woman in spaces that are traditionally male-oriented,” she said, referring […]
The fund is a provincial government program that invests a portion of the government’s carbon tax revenues into businesses working on emission reduction projects. “This funding is being invested at four of our B.C. Josie Osborne, the MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim, says the reduction in emissions will be the equivalent of taking more than […]
If you are looking for that unique and one-of-a-kind gift, stop by the Rollin Art Centre to buy pieces from local artists and artisans. This week we introduce you to local artist Ilya Treleaven, a visual artist, illustrator, and acrylic painter. The price includes 10 mystery books, all of the same genre. The Alberni Valley […]
The doors may have been locked, local advertisers’ businesses shuttered, events cancelled, but the AV News team used their resources and resiliency to continue on, not only producing an informative edition of the Alberni Valley News every week but with updates every day on our website and social media. Myrna Clark, who was the first […]