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Elena Rardon

Elena Rardon

I have worked with the Alberni Valley News since 2016. During this time, I've most recently garnered the 2023 BCYCNA (Ma Murray) award for arts & culture writing.

Phone
778-421-8063
Email
elena.rardon@albernivalleynews.com

Recent Work by Elena

Defect discovered in fatal Vancouver Island helicopter crash: TSB probe

Defect discovered in fatal Vancouver Island helicopter crash: TSB probe

Pilot from Port Alberni killed in 2022 crash near Port McNeill, flaw found in manufacturing process
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West Coast Islanders want more than an ‘emergency’ alternative in and out

West Coast Islanders want more than an ‘emergency’ alternative in and out

After repeated closures, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District pushing hard for a secondary highway
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Port Alberni’s Twin City Brewing wins BC Brewery of the Year

Port Alberni’s Twin City Brewing wins BC Brewery of the Year

Brewery picked up four prizes in total at BC Beer Awards
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Vancouver Island First Nation bans controversial speaker for anti-Indigenous comments

Vancouver Island First Nation bans controversial speaker for anti-Indigenous comments

City of Port Alberni says ‘no’ to hosting Action4Canada event
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New closure gates installed on Highway 4 near Cameron Lake

New closure gates installed on Highway 4 near Cameron Lake

Transportation ministry says no increased risk after Cameron Bluffs wildfire
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Port Alberni’s iconic No. 7 steam train could ride again in 2024

Port Alberni’s iconic No. 7 steam train could ride again in 2024

Industrial Heritage Society brings business plan, request for $130,000 to city council
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Ex-logger recalls Vancouver Island’s War in the Woods in new memoir

Ex-logger recalls Vancouver Island’s War in the Woods in new memoir

Author Bruce Hornidge shares behind-the-lines view in ‘Loggerheads’
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Bamfield Road resurfacing project complete, four years after tragedy

Bamfield Road resurfacing project complete, four years after tragedy

Speakers acknowledge families of UVic students who died in bus crash on same road
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B.C. man advocates for epileptic seizure treatment not available in Canada

B.C. man advocates for epileptic seizure treatment not available in Canada

Daniel DelBianco diagnosed with drug-resistant epilepsy
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West Coast First Nations ready to mark 50 years since residential school closed

West Coast First Nations ready to mark 50 years since residential school closed

Anniversary celebration will take place on Sept. 30 for Orange Shirt Day in Port Alberni
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