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Midcoast Morning

Monday / Wednesday / Friday at 8:30 A.M.

Running 28 minutes, Midcoast Morning covers local news and current affairs happening in Nanaimo and on the Salish Sea. Midcoast Morning focuses in on one big story per show, interviewing reporters about their stories, as well as those making news and those impacted by it. We also feature the curators and creators in our local arts and culture scene. Midcoast Morning broadcasts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning at 8:30 A.M.. The podcast edition releases at the same time.

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Mid Coast Morning is made by

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

  • And other contributors in our news department.

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Have a lead on a story? Feedback regarding an episode? Drop us a line. We read all of our emails, and respond when we can.

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Mid Coast Morning for Saturday March 20th 2021
Mid Coast Morning for Saturday March 20th 2021
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Mid Coast Morning for Saturday March 13th 2021
Mid Coast Morning for Saturday March 13th 2021
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Mid Coast Morning for Saturday March 6th 2021
Mid Coast Morning for Saturday March 6th 2021
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Local News Stories

Local News in Nanamo and on the Salish Sea
Candidates in Nanaimo-Lantzville detail their positions
October 21, 2026
Candidates in Nanaimo-Lantzville detail their positions
October 21, 2026

Three candidates are vying to become the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Nanaimo-Lantzville in this provincial election. 

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October 21, 2026
Doughnut Economics? A community bike ride to explore the concept, while eating a local donut (or two?)
October 16, 2026
Doughnut Economics? A community bike ride to explore the concept, while eating a local donut (or two?)
October 16, 2026

The Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation is taking part in the global event celebrating the Doughnut Economics framework.

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October 16, 2026
Water security a top priority for CVRD Area Director candidates
October 16, 2026
Water security a top priority for CVRD Area Director candidates
October 16, 2026

Water security, affordability and road safety are key issues for candidates running in Areas B and C for director in the Comox Valley Regional District.

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October 16, 2026
Nanaimo-Gabriola Island candidates express priorities
October 16, 2026
Nanaimo-Gabriola Island candidates express priorities
October 16, 2026

Three candidates are vying to become the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island in this provincial election. 

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October 16, 2026
Local Nanaimo group marks five years of supporting women fleeing intimate partner violence
October 15, 2026
Local Nanaimo group marks five years of supporting women fleeing intimate partner violence
October 15, 2026

When Kerri Isham watched the Netflix show Maid in 2021, she felt something had to be done to support women fleeing intimate partner violence in her own community.

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October 15, 2026
Radio Malaspina Society / CHLY 101.7FM
2-34 Victoria Crescent,
Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5B8,
Canada
(250) 716-3410 admin@chly.ca
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Tue 9:00am - 5pm
Wed 9:00am - 5pm
Thu 9:00am - 5pm
Fri 9:00am - 5pm

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CHLY 101.7FM acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw First Nation, as we broadcast from their traditional territory up and down the coast of Vancouver Island and across the Salish Sea to the Southern Sunshine Coast and Lower Mainland. Learn more about our reconciliation efforts.

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Address: #2 - 34 Victoria Cres. Nanaimo BC Canada V9R 5B8
Office Phone: (250) 716-3410 / Studio Line: (250) 740-1017
Staff Hours: Weekdays: 10 AM to 5PM / Weekends: Closed.

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CHLY 101.7FM is Listener supported on the Salish Sea. Our non-profit station is also funded in-part with by grants from the following sources. Learn more about our funding on our funding page.

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