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Commentary about community health issues with special guests, and community resources and strategies to live a healthier happier life.

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Songs, Science, Perseverance and Hope

Derek Poteryko, your friendly neighbourhood family doctor, kicks off the series with a deep dive into the themes of resilience and healing.

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Local News in Nanamo and on the Salish Sea
For the love of the game: local soccer club builds community in the heart of Harewood
October 2, 2026
For the love of the game: local soccer club builds community in the heart of Harewood
October 2, 2026

Semiu Oyolola can see the positive impacts soccer has in Nanaimo.

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October 2, 2026
School district elections remain, despite acclamations in RDN and Islands Trust
October 1, 2026
School district elections remain, despite acclamations in RDN and Islands Trust
October 1, 2026

Several electoral areas for the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), and Islands Trust are uncontested this election season, but voters in areas A, B, G and H can still impact the race for their local school boards.


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October 1, 2026
A referendum for eligible RDN voters with Carmichael Road Watermain Replacement Project
September 30, 2026
A referendum for eligible RDN voters with Carmichael Road Watermain Replacement Project
September 30, 2026

The Regional District of Nanaimo is holding a referendum to authorize borrowing to replace a water main that’s failed twice in the last decade.

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September 30, 2026
Nanaimo council candidates to face off at upcoming election forum
September 25, 2026
Nanaimo council candidates to face off at upcoming election forum
September 25, 2026

Voters will get to hear from candidates running for mayor and council in the City of Nanaimo at an upcoming Civic Engagement Forum.

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September 25, 2026
Chimo Gymnastics celebrates four provincial awards after successful season
September 25, 2026
Chimo Gymnastics celebrates four provincial awards after successful season
September 25, 2026

A Comox Valley gymnastics club is showing that provincial and national success can come from smaller communities.

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September 25, 2026
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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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