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Dress for success: new VIU ‘Career Closet’ offers free professional clothing for students
Lauryn Mackenzie
Dress for success: new VIU ‘Career Closet’ offers free professional clothing for students
Lauryn Mackenzie

A new service through Vancouver Island University’s Career Studio is helping students dress for success for interviews, events and presentations.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
UBCM has red flags over Bill M216 that would fast-track housing in British Columbia
Lauryn Mackenzie
UBCM has red flags over Bill M216 that would fast-track housing in British Columbia
Lauryn Mackenzie

MLA for Nanaimo–Lantzville, George Anderson, is currently moving forward with a private member's bill that has sparked concern among local governments.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
UVic students plan to run from Victoria to Nanaimo to raise money for men’s mental health
Lauryn Mackenzie
UVic students plan to run from Victoria to Nanaimo to raise money for men’s mental health
Lauryn Mackenzie

Two university students are training for the biggest run of their lives, while raising money and awareness about men’s mental health.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
A new look for the former A&B Sounds building, highlighting local creatives
Lauryn Mackenzie
A new look for the former A&B Sounds building, highlighting local creatives
Lauryn Mackenzie

Owners of the Soundworks Market Hall hosted a preview of the former A&B Sound building, with the hope of seeing it again become a landmark for the downtown core.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
Artwalk returns to celebrate and showcase local talent in downtown Nanaimo
Lauryn Mackenzie
Artwalk returns to celebrate and showcase local talent in downtown Nanaimo
Lauryn Mackenzie

Once again, downtown Nanaimo will be taken over by artists showcasing their talent and wares for purchase.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
Devours left no crumbs at Woodstove Festival
Heather Watson
Devours left no crumbs at Woodstove Festival
Heather Watson

Nanaimo-born artist Jeff Cancade returned to Woodstove for their second year, under stage name Devours, performing confessional electropop inspired by their own inner city queer experiences.

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Heather Watson
Changes to the B.C disability assistance will remove barriers for couples
Lauryn Mackenzie
Changes to the B.C disability assistance will remove barriers for couples
Lauryn Mackenzie

Couples who receive disability assistance will now be able to be with the ones they love without having to worry about reduced support clawbacks.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
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Digging into Democratic and electoral reform recommendations in British Columbia
Digging into Democratic and electoral reform recommendations in British Columbia

A body tasked with improving our democracy has made dozens of  recommendations to the government of BC. The special committee on democratic and electoral reform has put out its first report, after receiving close to a thousand submissions from British Columbians over the summer months…

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Why are Humpback Whale collisions increasing?
Why are Humpback Whale collisions increasing?

Humpback whales are returning to the Salish Sea in growing numbers, but between the rising population and the increase in vessel traffic, collisions are also becoming more common…

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Harmac CEO reponds to motion around industrial land use generates lengthy debate at Nanaimo City Council
Harmac CEO reponds to motion around industrial land use generates lengthy debate at Nanaimo City Council

A motion about industrial land use divided Nanaimo city council in a narrow 5-4 vote Monday night. On the meeting agenda the motion from Councillor Paul Manly asked staff to prepare a zoning amendment that would have prevented six different industrial scale uses, including certain garbage incineration facilities, chemical plants, petroleum refineries, and Liquified Natural Gas export facilities…

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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
Policy and Procedure Updates for Fall 2025
Jesse Woodward
Policy and Procedure Updates for Fall 2025
Jesse Woodward

Policy updates for Fall 2025 from the Board of Directors and Executive Director.

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Jesse Woodward
Winter Social 2025
Jesse Woodward
Winter Social 2025
Jesse Woodward

Our Winter Social returns for December 2025!

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Jesse Woodward
Results: Annual General Meeting 2025
Jesse Woodward
Results: Annual General Meeting 2025
Jesse Woodward

The Radio Malaspina Society Board of Directors has moved to hold our 27th Annual General Meeting in person at Vancouver Island University. The meeting will occur on Thursday, October 30th with sign-in starting at 5:30 PM, and meeting business starting at 6:00 PM.

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Jesse Woodward
Fake Morrisseau paintings? A true crime podcast from the CBC x ABC?
Jesse Woodward
Fake Morrisseau paintings? A true crime podcast from the CBC x ABC?
Jesse Woodward

It was last year we got a inquiry from the CBC about doing a tape sync regarding the late Norval Morrisseau. To be honest, I had refresh my memory of the name and google him. While I went to art school, I went for communication design and did some printmaking and art history. It had been a while since I last thought of fine art.

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Jesse Woodward
Annual General Meeting Results
Jesse Woodward
Annual General Meeting Results
Jesse Woodward

The Radio Malaspina Society Board of Directors has moved to hold our 27th Annual General Meeting in person at Vancouver Island University. The meeting will occur on Thursday, October 30th with sign-in starting at 5:30 PM, and meeting business starting at 6:00 PM.

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Jesse Woodward
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VIU Mariners Women's Soccer PACWEST champtions for second straight year
VIU Mariners Women's Soccer PACWEST champtions for second straight year

Soccer fans at VIU have lots to celebrate! The women’s team won their second straight PACWEST championship following a 2-0 victory over the Douglas Royals…

Mariners women's soccer see two victories, men's soccer tilt in tie with Falcons
Mariners women's soccer see two victories, men's soccer tilt in tie with Falcons

The Vancouver Island Mariners men’s and women’s soccer faced off against the Langara Falcons October 4 and 5th seeing a pair of victories for the women and a tie for the men….

Mariners women's soccer defeat Falcons, tie scoreless with Douglas
Mariners women's soccer defeat Falcons, tie scoreless with Douglas

The VIU Mariners faced off against the Douglas Royals this September 27 and 28th…