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Civic and community news from Nanaimo, Oceanside, the Comox Valley, and the Salish Sea region.

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Sexpo from VIU Students’ Union breaks down sexual health barriers
Lauryn Mackenzie
Sexpo from VIU Students’ Union breaks down sexual health barriers
Lauryn Mackenzie

For many people, sexual health was only something taught to them in high school. Vancouver Island University Students’ Union wants to go further in breaking down stigma and opening up conversion around sexual health and consent.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
Nanaimo chapter of Unplugged Canada advocate for legislation barring youth access to social media under 16
Lauryn Mackenzie
Nanaimo chapter of Unplugged Canada advocate for legislation barring youth access to social media under 16
Lauryn Mackenzie

A local non-profit group is calling on parents and youth to beware of the harmful effects of their  cell phone, devices, and social media.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
Kids rock! John Barsby Secondary School students take to the stage
Lauryn Mackenzie
Kids rock! John Barsby Secondary School students take to the stage
Lauryn Mackenzie

Students from John Barsby Secondary School’s School of Rock program are gearing up to hit the stage this Friday.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
“Hockey is bigger than just a game.” Nanaimo Clippers host first ever Pride Night
Lauryn Mackenzie
“Hockey is bigger than just a game.” Nanaimo Clippers host first ever Pride Night
Lauryn Mackenzie

Highlighting the importance of inclusion in sports, the Nanaimo Clippers hockey team and the Nanaimo Pride Society hosted a Pride Night for the first time.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
What’s a Wind Phone? Creating space to process grief and honour loved ones
Lauryn Mackenzie
What’s a Wind Phone? Creating space to process grief and honour loved ones
Lauryn Mackenzie

Grief can be a hard topic to talk about. A new Wind Phone gives a space for people to honour loved ones and help process grief.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
New exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery reexamines life at Nanaimo’s Chinatowns
Lauryn Mackenzie
New exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery reexamines life at Nanaimo’s Chinatowns
Lauryn Mackenzie

It has been over six decades since the last remaining Chinatown in Nanaimo was destroyed by a fire. Now, a new exhibit reflects on what was and what is now.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
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Midcoast Morning

Our news and current affairs program and podcast.

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Defining affordability as Nanaimo pre-zones for social housing, a North Cowichan Co-op's road to reality
Joe Pugh
Defining affordability as Nanaimo pre-zones for social housing, a North Cowichan Co-op's road to reality
Joe Pugh

Nanaimo is looking at new rules to encourage more affordable housing in the community. The city is in the process of pre-zoning certain corridors for social housing. Plus, a new cooperative housing development in North Cowichan is expected to bring 92 affordable apartments to the community…

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Joe Pugh
Tensions surface at Gabriola Islands Trust meeting, and Heritage Conservation Act updates delayed
Joe Pugh
Tensions surface at Gabriola Islands Trust meeting, and Heritage Conservation Act updates delayed
Joe Pugh

A meeting for the Islands Trust saw tensions surface over the concept of a shoreline buffer zone. The province has delayed plans to update the Heritage Conservation Act. We speak with Gabriola Trustee Tobi Elliott and Judith Sayers on the show...

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Joe Pugh
Comox Valley art community reacts to potential suspension of fine arts program at NIC
Joe Pugh
Comox Valley art community reacts to potential suspension of fine arts program at NIC
Joe Pugh

Members of the arts community in the Comox Valley are rallying in the face of the potential suspension of the fine arts program at North Island College. Fine Arts is one of 15 different programs that have been recommended for suspension following a review process, with a final decision expected to come from the school’s board of governors at a February 5th meeting…

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Joe Pugh
Increased flooding risks, roads, land management practices. What's the link?
Joe Pugh
Increased flooding risks, roads, land management practices. What's the link?
Joe Pugh

As rains once again battered Vancouver Island over the weekend, multiple regions grappled with the risk of flooding. For a period on Monday there were evacuation notices covering parts of Chemainus and a campground in Parksville…

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Joe Pugh
Local historian brings compiles macabre tales from Nanaimo's past
Joe Pugh
Local historian brings compiles macabre tales from Nanaimo's past
Joe Pugh

Stories of hangings, explosions, and tragedies from Nanaimo’s past have been brought together in a book from lifelong history buff T.W. Paterson. Called Unknown Nanaimo, it focuses on events from the 1850s through to the turn of the 20th century, with much of the material sourced from newspaper accounts from that period…

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Joe Pugh
Talking transit and traffic calming in the City of Nanaimo
Joe Pugh
Talking transit and traffic calming in the City of Nanaimo
Joe Pugh

We're marking Nanaimo's move from 2025 into 2026, with a focus on transportation. We talked transit and traffic calming with Jamie Rose, the City of Nanaimo’s Manager of Transportation about how things changed in the last year, as well as what's on the radar for the next one…

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Joe Pugh
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Updates about internal happenings at CHLY 101.7FM.

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World Radio Day: Radio and Artificial Intelligence
Jesse Woodward
World Radio Day: Radio and Artificial Intelligence
Jesse Woodward

Established by UNESCO, since 2011, February 13th has marked World Radio Day, a day to celebrate what is still a powerful communication medium for entertainment and dissemination of information. This year the event will explore the intersection of radio and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Jesse Woodward
We're hiring an LJI Journalist for the Comox Valley
Jesse Woodward
We're hiring an LJI Journalist for the Comox Valley
Jesse Woodward

CHLY is seeking a motivated and dynamic reporter with a solid foundation in journalism to work in its Nonprofit Newsroom to cover local news in the Comox Valley, and northern Oceanside area.

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Jesse Woodward
The Love Drive returns for 2026!
Jesse Woodward
The Love Drive returns for 2026!
Jesse Woodward

Our annual Love Drive Returns for 2026, this year with two prizes that entrants will have a chance to win, with the submission of their love notes or voice memos! Be lovely, and send a note today to be read or played on the air!

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Jesse Woodward
Artificial Intelligence Policy and Procedure Update
Jesse Woodward
Artificial Intelligence Policy and Procedure Update
Jesse Woodward

We’ve set a policy and procedure for Artificial Intelligence usage at CHLY 101.7FM.

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Jesse Woodward
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Community Events

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Happy Trails, Prospector
Feb 18
Happy Trails, Prospector

Tickets:$25 online through the Port Theatre / $30 at the door.
Doors: Open at 6:30 and showtime is 7:30 PM

St. Auc Events Presents: Happy Trails Prospector, A charming evening of Bluegrass and Old-Time Music. Happy Trails, Prospector is elated to present their lively concert of Bluegrass and Old-Time music, intimately focused around one microphone, at St. Andrew’s United Church on February 18, 2026…

Maple Sugar Festival / Festival Du Sucre D'Érable
Feb 20
Maple Sugar Festival / Festival Du Sucre D'Érable

The Maple Sugar Festival returns to celebrate 25 years of music magic! Join in the event for an unforgettable winter celebration filled with local talent, incredible performances, and the warmest community vibes in Nanaimo!