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

Island business denies allegations of foreign worker mistreatment

Complaint lodged after temporary workers for Port Alberni's San Group discovered living in a trailer

Jul 5, 2024 10:48 AM Read more >

Uchucklesaht officially launches Thunderbird Spirit Water in Port Alberni

Bottled water from Hucuktlis Lake has already won several awards

Jul 4, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Port Alberni council orders demolition of the Port Pub

Building is 'high risk, high cost' to the city, says mayor

Jun 26, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs getting ready for the 2024-25 season

The Bulldogs will open the season at home with a game against the Clippers on Sept. 20

Jun 25, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Mid Island-Pacific Rim MLA Josie Osborne will run for re-election

Provincial election scheduled to take place this October

Jun 17, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

City of Port Alberni wants province to take action on Port Pub

Two dozen tenants were evacuated last month due to hazardous materials

Jun 12, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Pilot program helps Nuu-chah-nulth youth get their driver’s licences

Program aims to remove barriers for First Nations in rural and remote communities

Jun 8, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Port Pub in Port Alberni evacuated due to ‘hazardous materials’

City of Port Alberni working with tenants, local service providers after asbestos discovered

May 29, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

New pool for the Alberni Valley expected to cost more than $70M

Referendum could take place as early as the end of this year

May 28, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Port Alberni’s passenger train takes a test drive

Train is back on the tracks for the first time since 2018

May 28, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >

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