Starting the morning of Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, the on-ramp to Highway 17 southbound from Keating Cross Road will be open to traffic.

Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has released the following statement regarding the recent defacing of the Orange Bridge in Port Alberni, which included Nazi symbols spray painted over the message of ‘every child matters':

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Elkford urgent and primary care centre expands primary care access

BC Hydro’s clean power call receives strong response to fuel B.C.’s growth

Drivers are advised to plan for additional overnight detours along Highway 1 at the 264th Street Interchange, as work continues to advance on the project.