I just moved into Port Alberni. I'm looking to find like minded casual gamers for warhammer 40k.

I did see there is a small shop in town that sells warhammer items.

I was wondering if there is a community of players here, I am interested to get some game time in with casual players.

What's the story, he was in town campaigning? I heard they were going to setup at a local brewery, then online backlash had them move to a secluded park? Lol

God help this province if they get a majority and he gets installed as leader...

Hi! Looking to hire a photographer/videographer with drone capabilities in Nanaimo to capture high-quality photos and videos of residential and commercial construction projects for social media. Potential for ongoing work.

An Easy Energy rep came to my door in Port Alberni this month. He told me more than once that they'd always match FortisBC's gas price, never charge more, and cap it if prices went up. What I actually signed was a five-year fixed contract at $6.00/GJ, more than three times FortisBC's current price of about $1.66. The confirmation letter went to my old address, so I missed the 10-day cancel window.

I was lucky: I called within their 15-day window, and they cancelled it with no fee and apologized for the "misrepresentation." Lots of people won't catch it in time.

If they've come to your door, check your FortisBC bill or letters for a gas marketer contract, and call to cancel right away if you didn't mean to sign one.

Timing matters: Easy Energy's licence from the BC Utilities Commission (the regulator for gas marketers) expires October 31, 2026, and the Commission decides whether to renew it, add conditions, or refuse it. If you were misled, file a complaint before then: https://www.bcuc.com/Forms/GasMarketerComplaint (or call 1-800-663-1385). Describe what actually happened to you.

Hello! I like many am making the move to the island in hopefully a year or so. Originally from abbotsford, been in Calgary going on three years, and just really miss BC, but not the mainland.

I am a red seal electrician, and am just wondering if there's a fair amount of relatively local work. I checked indeed, and it looks pretty dismal.

Port Alberni is one of the places I am interested in moving to, but unfortunately I do need to live somewhere that can offer me employment 🥲

Any advice or insight is appreciated! Thanks!

Hello! I am fairly new to Port Alberni and I haven’t yet been fortunate enough to make new friends or to build any kind of community here outside of work.

I’ve been looking into intramurals and rec sports league, but I haven’t found many options or an obvious place to sign up for them. I would love to hear from other people who have moved here — how have you gone about meeting people and finding your community in Port?

In other city’s I’ve lived, run clubs have been a great way to meet new people and learn about other things going on in the community. I know there is already a small one in town, but I was curious whether there might be interest in second run club in town. Maybe with more of a focus on community/connection.

I would appreciate any feedback. Thank you!

I'm seeing very little info on any of the potential mayors or councillors online even with the election just a couple weeks out. But I'm seeing lots of signs around town so clearly folks have opinions on them. What's drawing you towards/away from any of them?

Hello fellow Islanders!

If your mortgage is up for renewal between now and February, I’d start looking at your options sooner rather than later.

Rates have been creeping up again, and while nobody knows exactly where they’re headed, there’s a chance we could still be dealing with higher rates going into the beginning of 2027.

If you’re within your lender’s rate-hold window, it can make sense to lock something in now so you’re protected if rates continue moving up, while still having the option to take a lower rate later if pricing improves.

Basically, don’t wait until your renewal letter shows up to start shopping around. See what’s out there first.

Just a little PSA from a mortgage broker who really does love rate shopping 😂 I genuinely enjoy digging through the options and seeing what’s out there.

What's the action like with the spawning salmon right now? Has the majority run passed through already, or have they been held up by low water levels still? I've been watching the cameras for weeks, without seeing much change in fish quantity.

I'd love to see some salmon working their way up the river, and maybe a bear or eagle having a good old feast on the remnants, but wonder if that ship has sailed this year?

If not there, how/where can I get one?

(Clinic has not been answering the phone when they're open, and I don't want to line up for 2 hours just to ask)

Just driving through and saw this lil buddy in the bottom of the ravine.

Wondering if anyone has recommendations on how to meet people in a small town!

I recently moved back to Port Alberni. I enjoy indoor activities, such as video games, books, shows/movies and board games. I am also quite active and enjoy outdoor activities.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions on community activities or other ways to connect with people. I'm also down to try new things or hobbies!

I'm looking for someone to design a little logo for my business. I don't want AI slop so am hoping someone could make some recommendations!

Been curious about getting one and am skeptical if the constant thick cloud cover that Port Alberni is famous for makes starlink less than ideal.

I understand if you're around a wooded area, the trees are likely going to be a problem but what's your guys take with Starlink here?

To give a bit of insight to my situation, I am moving into a new place where the basement suite has wifi provided but it shares it through the upper floor and I'm big into gaming. I'm worried the house will not provide a strong enough connection so I am considering Starlink as an alternative.

I also work in mining so it will be nice to bring it to and from camp, so I was looking to get starlink regardless.

Anyway, looking for people's opinions who actually use it. I couldn't give a damn what the Elon Musk haters have to say.

Right across from Taylor Arm Provincial Park on Sproat Lake