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

Port Alberni writer looks through the eyes of a child

Book raises funds for the Alberni Valley Hospice Society

Nov 20, 2020 6:15 AM Read more >

Port Alberni author gives voice to diversity of First World War participants

Heard Amid the Guns is the latest book by author Jacqueline Carmichael

Nov 10, 2020 6:55 AM Read more >

Smoky skies don’t stop plein air Paint Out in Port Alberni

Painting took place at Sproat Lake and Harbour Quay

Sep 17, 2020 5:45 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island artist pens dystopian novel

Haven Hold by Shelley Penner is set to debut on August 25

Aug 16, 2020 6:15 AM Read more >

Artist Ali Spence finds freedom to paint in adopted Vancouver Island home

Spence is one of several artists whose work is showing online at DRAW Gallery

May 18, 2020 6:15 AM Read more >

Alberni Valley artist adjusts to the COVID-19 times

Jillian Mayne was set to show in three venues this year, but all that has changed

Apr 26, 2020 6:15 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Young B.C. musician sings with the Foo Fighters

Stranger Than Fiction’s Madi Duncan from Port Alberni was invited up on stage at the Vancouver show

Sep 11, 2018 12:00 PM Read more >

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