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Susie Quinn

Susie Quinn

I proudly serve as the Alberni Valley News editor. My journey as a journalist began in 1987, and I've been with Black Press since 1995, contributing to communities in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo, and the Alberni Valley. Throughout my career, I've been honored to receive awards on regional, provincial, and national platforms, recognizing both my writing and photography skills.

Some of the additional journalism awards I've been fortunate to achieve include the 2016 BCYCNA (Ma Murray) award for sports photography (under 25,000 circ.), the 2013/14 CCNA Silver Quill Award for 25 years of community journalism, and the 2014 Peter Gzowski Life Literacy Fellowship. These recognitions motivate me to continuously grow and contribute to the field I'm passionate about.

Phone
778-421-8061
Email
editor@albernivalleynews.com

Recent Work by Susie

Higher numbers of Alberni Valley winter cutworm 'not an outbreak': officials

Higher numbers of Alberni Valley winter cutworm 'not an outbreak': officials

Alberni-Clayoquot agricultural community calls for monitoring as 'elevated populations' discovered in region
The last of the Martin Mars waterbombers has left Sproat Lake

The last of the Martin Mars waterbombers has left Sproat Lake

The Philippine Mars roared over the Alberni Valley one last time before flying to San Francisco
Philippine Mars set to depart Sproat Lake Feb. 9

Philippine Mars set to depart Sproat Lake Feb. 9

Will third time be a charm for last of the Martin Mars waterbombers? Plane is heading to a museum in Arizona
Volunteers rescue injured snowshoer on Vancouver Island's 5040 Peak

Volunteers rescue injured snowshoer on Vancouver Island's 5040 Peak

Medical call was just the start of a busy week for Alberni Valley Rescue Squad
Man raises funds for El Salvador homes by swimming Sproat Lake

Man raises funds for El Salvador homes by swimming Sproat Lake

Funds raised help send Port Alberni church members to El Salvador to build houses
B.C.'s iconic Philippine Mars water bomber headed home for more work

B.C.'s iconic Philippine Mars water bomber headed home for more work

Plane will return to Vancouver Island's Sproat Lake for a refit after 'final flight' aborted
Passion for trains drives Port Alberni's 2024 Citizen of the Year

Passion for trains drives Port Alberni's 2024 Citizen of the Year

From the time he was a youngster, Richard Spencer's love of trains and his community have been intertwined
Vancouver Island sawmill operator San Group files for creditor protection

Vancouver Island sawmill operator San Group files for creditor protection

Mill company cites poor market, Highway 4 closure as reasons leading to insolvency
Philippine Mars departs Sproat Lake again but forced to land near Victoria

Philippine Mars departs Sproat Lake again but forced to land near Victoria

The roar of the Philippine Mars' four radial engines could be heard by those on the ground at the bomber base, but low clouds and fog obscured its passing but for a few seconds. As the engine noise faded away, it began to rain gently at the lake.
Philippine Mars plans second attempt to fly to San Francisco on Sunday

Philippine Mars plans second attempt to fly to San Francisco on Sunday

Oil pressure problem forced iconic plane to return to Sproat Lake after first 'final' farewell Dec. 11.
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