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Local News Update

Local civic and community news updates from our broadcast community and beyond. Serving Nanaimo and the Salish Sea region. News for Nanaimo, Lantzville, Ladysmith, Gabriola Island, Denman Island, Hornby Island, Parksville, Qualicum (Oceanside), Courtenay, Cumberland, Comox (Comox Valley). We can also be heard in Sechelt and the Southern Sunshine Coast. Get more news at chly.ca/news along with longer form stories at chly.ca/midcoastmorning.

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6:53

Comox Valley fired up for Woodstove Festival

Local News Update ·

2025/10/16

The Cumberland Culture and Arts Society are warming up for the 9th annual Woodstove Music & Arts Festival this November; tickets sold out in record time, a month ahead of lineup announcements.Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month.Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning. ★ Support this podcast ★

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5:34

TheatreOne faces do or die fundraising challenge

Local News Update ·

2025/10/10

What should have been a celebration, kicking off its 41st season, TheatreOne is now having to cancel shows as it figures out if it can even keep the theatre company going.Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month.Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning.★ Support this podcast ★

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4:33

Tanille Johnston launches federal NDP leadership bid...

Local News Update ·

2025/10/10

Tanille Johnston had downtown Nanaimo as her backdrop as she kicked off her campaign to become the next leader of the federal New Democratic Party.Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month.Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning.★ Support this podcast ★

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5:08

Vancouver Island University recognized by Moose Hide...

Local News Update ·

2025/10/03

Vancouver Island University has been recognized for its work on campus raising awareness around gender-based violence.Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month.Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning.★ Support this podcast ★

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5:38

City of Nanaimo to expand Loudon Park following new...

Local News Update ·

2025/10/02

Loudon Park will likely have a new look in the near future, following the City of Nanaimo’s recent land purchase.Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month.Want more news on the Salish Sea? Check out Midcoast Morning.

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5:06

Postal Workers back to the picket lines, in a fight...

Local News Update ·

2025/10/01

Nanaimo Postal Workers are back to the picket lines, continuing the strike they started late last year.Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month.Want more news on the Salish Sea? Check out Midcoast Morning.

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3:22

Comox Valley honours Truth and Reconciliation Day

Local News Update ·

2025/09/27

The four municipal governments within the Comox Valley shared a joint statement recognizing September 30th as Truth and Reconciliation Day. The statement also encouraged residents to join in recognizing the day by wearing orange and attending the Comox Valley Spirit Walk. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month.Want more news on the Salish Sea? Check out Midcoast Morning.

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5:45

Nanaimo City Council meets with other municipalities...

Local News Update ·

2025/09/26

Housing, health, and street disorder were top of mind at this year’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention, held this year in Victoria. CHLY spoke with members of the Nanaimo City Council who attended to hear what their takeaways were from the week.Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month.Want more news on the Salish Sea? Check out Midcoast Morning.

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5:38

Art and music Pulse in heart of Downtown Courtenay...

Local News Update ·

2025/09/26

This Friday September 26th, Comox Valley Arts (CVArts) will be hosting their fourth and final Pulse on the Plaza event of the 2025 summer season. Taking place in front of the Comox Valley Art Gallery on Duncan, the finale event is named “Sunset on Summer” and hosted in partnership with local organization Elevate the Arts.

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8:42

Waitlists & reduced services: VIU students & BCFS...

Local News Update ·

2025/09/19

Students at Vancouver Island University are tired of seeing programs and services at VIU get cut, and now they are calling on the provincial government to make a change.Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month.Want more news on the Salish Sea? Check out Midcoast Morning.

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6:23

Youth Climate Corps recap first summer in Courtenay

Local News Update ·

2025/09/19

This summer the Youth Climate Corps of BC expanded to Courtenay, employing a small team of young climate action workers, and collaborating with local organizations.Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month.Want more news on the Salish Sea? Check out Midcoast Morning.

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6:35

Harm reduction education highlighted to keep students...

Local News Update ·

2025/09/12

As many new and returning students are settling into campus life at Vancouver Island University, students through the campus health and wellness centre want to educate students to make sure they know the impacts of the ongoing toxic drug crisis.

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7:01

Robbie Thompson looks ahead to annual Slo-Pitch...

Local News Update ·

2025/09/12

This weekend the annual Robbie Thompson Slo-Pitch Tournament will go to bat, raising money for the Cancer Care Unit at the Comox Valley Hospital. This year’s fundraiser has a special focus on honouring late founder Jim Lalic, and the legacy he created within the community.

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6:29

Cumberland conk could become world’s first Official...

Local News Update ·

2025/09/10

Local historian Dawn Copeman has proposed the Village of Cumberland become the first municipality in the world to name an Official Village Fungus.

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9:28

Die-in demands attention to overdose deaths

Local News Update ·

2025/09/06

Sunday August 31st was International Overdose Awareness Day, and communities across Vancouver Island gathered on Friday August 29th to honour the day. The Village Clinic in Courtenay hosted an event at the Comox Valley Art Gallery, including a “die-in.”

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5:04

International Overdose Awareness Day recognized...

Local News Update ·

2025/09/02

Concerned citizens took to the streets on August 29 to bring awareness to unregulated drug deaths in Nanaimo.

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5:25

New High Acuity Unit opens at Nanaimo Regional...

Local News Update ·

2025/08/25

The Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is set to open its newest unit for patients with complex, high-care needs in the central Vancouver Island area.

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10:14

Buy Canadian draws more shoppers to local farmers'...

Local News Update ·

2025/08/19

When threats of a trade war between Canada and the United States at the beginning of this year started to grow, a lot of Canadians stopped and took a closer look at where their produce was coming from.

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3:02

BC SPCA warns of wildfire smoke affecting pets

Local News Update ·

2025/08/16

Air quality warnings continue for several regions in the central Vancouver Island area due to the nearby wildfires. The BCSPCA is warning pet owners to keep their pets inside during smoky conditions.

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6:51

Family music camp strikes a new chord in the Comox...

Local News Update ·

2025/08/08

Jam Camp, a musical summer camp for families across B.C., is coming to Vancouver Island for the first time this August and will be taking place at Camp Gilwell just outside Courtenay.

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