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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

Teenager struck in hit-and-run on rural Vancouver Island road

Teenager struck in hit-and-run on rural Vancouver Island road

Port Alberni high school student appeals to driver of SUV to turn herself in
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Logging at cemetery’s edge a ‘shock’ for Port Alberni residents

Logging at cemetery’s edge a ‘shock’ for Port Alberni residents

Mosaic Forest Management says trees came down due to public safety risk
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‘Rowdy’ dog seeks forever home after more than 90 days at SPCA

‘Rowdy’ dog seeks forever home after more than 90 days at SPCA

Three-year-old Rottweiler and mastiff cross is a ‘puppy in a dog’s body’
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Craft brewery moving into historic Port Alberni train station

Craft brewery moving into historic Port Alberni train station

Train station will be second location for award-winning Twin City Brewing
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Family of Port Alberni child killed in 2018 asks for memorial park space

Family of Port Alberni child killed in 2018 asks for memorial park space

Port Alberni city council plans to find a space to honour Dontay-Patrick Lucas
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City of Port Alberni shuts down ‘relentless’ commenting on social media

City of Port Alberni shuts down ‘relentless’ commenting on social media

Negative comments target one staff member in particular, city too shortstaffed to moderate pages
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Port Alberni has partner in developing waterfront’s keystone Somass lands

Port Alberni has partner in developing waterfront’s keystone Somass lands

Matthews West Developments will work with city on former Somass Sawmill site purchased in 2021
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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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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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B.C. teen kiteboarder chasing the wind around the world

B.C. teen kiteboarder chasing the wind around the world

Exclusive scholarship puts Sam Gentleman in World Class Kiteboard Academy for Grade 12 year
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