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Austin Kelly

Austin Kelly

With a love for storytelling and photography, Austin began his career in Quesnel, B.C. as the sole journalist at that paper, reporting on everything from sports to politics to breaking news.

Born and raised in Surrey, B.C., Austin's move to Quesnel was a big change from big-city life. It was a rewarding year where he was able to learn much about a region of the province he had never been to while growing his storytelling skillset.

Austin is now ready and eager to explore a new region of B.C., Vancouver Island, while reporting for the Alberni Valley News.

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250-992-2121
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Recent Work by Austin

Wildfire long quenched but Bamfield's main link to the rest of B.C. remains closed

Wildfire long quenched but Bamfield's main link to the rest of B.C. remains closed

Road to remote Vancouver Island community has been closed since Aug. 11 when the Mount Underwood fire broke out
1 driver dead, 1 seriously injured in Highway 4 crash between Alberni and Parksville

1 driver dead, 1 seriously injured in Highway 4 crash between Alberni and Parksville

Crash caused closure on highway for several hours
UPDATE: Highway 4 between Parksville and Port Alberni reopens after crash

UPDATE: Highway 4 between Parksville and Port Alberni reopens after crash

The highway was closed since 1:30 p.m.
Vancouver Island man sentenced to 5 and a half years for drug charges

Vancouver Island man sentenced to 5 and a half years for drug charges

Peter Alexander was arrested in February of 2022 in Port Alberni
Massive work truck's slide into Nitinat Lake caused by safety contraventions: WorkSafe

Massive work truck's slide into Nitinat Lake caused by safety contraventions: WorkSafe

Driver unhurt in the Aug. 26 incident, video posted to Roc-Star Enterprises's social media
Fundraiser launched for children of Port Alberni mom who died in motorcycle crash

Fundraiser launched for children of Port Alberni mom who died in motorcycle crash

Amanda Boss leaves behind two children as friends and community aim to secure their future
Ministry of transportation sets timeline for Bamfield Main Road re-opening

Ministry of transportation sets timeline for Bamfield Main Road re-opening

The road has been closed since the Mount Underwood fire broke out Aug. 11
Addiction, connection and sobriety: Guy Felicella shares B.C. story of recovery

Addiction, connection and sobriety: Guy Felicella shares B.C. story of recovery

Prominent B.C. harm reduction and recovery advocate Guy Felicella speaks in Port Alberni
Otter attacks 10-year-old in Vancouver Island river

Otter attacks 10-year-old in Vancouver Island river

Len Watts said his son needed six stitches because of the attack
'Small but mighty' NDP caucus re-energizing supporters after election disappointment

'Small but mighty' NDP caucus re-energizing supporters after election disappointment

The federal NDP has no official party status in Parliament but is regrouping for fall session
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