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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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Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society finds a record amount of smolts for 2026 05.06.2026 6:12

A Comox Valley environmental group is reporting record Coho salmon smolt counts in Brooklyn Creek, following recovery efforts. ”We have the highest number we've ever had this year. And for us it's very positive because we did some work upstream on a farm where the farmer let us add some reeds for grown salmon to spawn, some spawning areas. And so we are thinking because we did that riparian work,...

New project at Piper’s Lagoon Park to enhance viewing the night sky 04.06.2026 5:56

Piper’s Lagoon Park is viewed as one of the best places in Nanaimo to see the stars, and a new project is making it easier to experience the night sky. 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 . ★...

Nanaimo Lions Foundation Dog Walk seeking donations to provide guide dogs to Canadians with disabilities 04.06.2026 5:25

The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides provides service dogs at no costs to Canadians with disabilities. Every year they raise money by organizing walks in more than 200 communities across the country. Anita Holmboe is the coordinator for the Nanaimo Lions Foundation Dog Walk, which has been running since 2007. Holmboe explains why community support and donations are important to the organizati...

Local ElderDog group in need of volunteers to bring support and connections for seniors and their dogs 03.06.2026 9:00

A group in the Nanaimo-Oceanside area is calling for more volunteers to help make sure seniors can keep their dogs at home. 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 ★

Forest Flowers is the City of Nanaimo’s first piece of Temporary Public Art for 2026 02.06.2026 4:45

Forest Flowers by local artists Eliza Gardiner and Isaiah Kingdon, part of Nanaimo’s Temporary Public Art Program, has been unveiled. The new sculpture is located at Kinette Evergreen Park on Ninth Street. 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...

Cyclists take to the streets for Critical Mass in Nanaimo 01.06.2026 5:38

Around 50 cyclists took to the streets around Nanaimo's downtown Friday evening to spread awareness for rider safety. 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 ★

Comox Valley Water Services urges residents to be aware of water consumption habits during Watershed Awareness Week 29.05.2026 6:47

The Comox Valley Regional District is making sure residents are well-informed about where their water comes from. Watershed Awareness Week runs from May 26. to 30. The initiative, now in its third year, aims to educate the public about the importance of protecting the water supply. The Comox Lake watershed provides clean drinking water for more than 50,000 residents in the region. “The watershed i...

The OV Arts Centre hosts Open House amidst its planned renovations for the venue 29.05.2026 5:47

The Old Victoria (OV) Arts Centre is set for renovations as the local venue works towards a new chapter with the help of The Nanaimo Performing Arts Guild (NPAG). 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 M...

Climate scientist warns warmer and drier conditions on Vancouver Island could lead to more severe wildfires this season 25.05.2026 4:29

Fire season is underway in B.C. This year it could be more severe than usual. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, 214 wildfires have been extinguished throughout the province since April 1. The season typically lasts from April to October , per Canada Wildfire. This year, climate scientists are seeing higher temperatures and drier conditions. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit...

Oceanside not-for-profit signals SOS to keep youth, family, and senior programs running 25.05.2026 5:03

Since 1968, the Society of Organized Services has been working to meet the needs of school children, families and seniors throughout the Oceanside area. Now the organization needs money to make sure those programs and services can continue. 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 mo...

WorkBC and VIVRS team up to help job seekers with opening a new pop up shop in downtown Nanaimo next month 21.05.2026 5:59

A new pop up shop is offering job seekers free professional clothing donated by the community. 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 ★

Over a month since the closure of Hub and the need for a new location is felt more than ever 21.05.2026 8:13

It has been over a month since a year-round drop-in service hub closed in downtown Nanaimo, leaving many community services looking for new ways to keep those living on the street from falling through the cracks. 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 N...

‘Paying it forward’: How one bakery in downtown Nanaimo is making sure nobody goes hungry 16.05.2026 12:01

Operating on Commercial street in downtown Nanaimo since 2018, Red’s Bakery has been described by its supporters as a pillar of downtown Nanaimo. The bakery’s Pay It Forward system provides free meals to anyone and everyone who comes in and asks. 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?...

Western Edge Theatre gears up for its last show of the season, in time for Men’s Mental Health Month. 15.05.2026 4:50

With Men’s Mental Health month coming up, Nanaimo’s Western Edge Theatre prepares for its last show of the season, Canadian made play, 7 Stories. 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 . ★ Suppor...

The Backyard is back: With renovations almost complete it opens its doors to Nanaimo once again 13.05.2026 6:46

With summer right around the corner, the annual Nanaimo music festival is back with a fresh new paintjob after adapting to challenges faced in 2024. 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 . ★ Sup...

Nanaimo gathers to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls 08.05.2026 6:35

Every May is a reminder of the crisis impacting B.C.’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. 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 ★

New house program to give love and community while undergoing cancer treatment 05.05.2026 5:33

On January 1st, 2025, Carly Carey, got the news no one ever wants to hear, she had been diagnosed with cancer. 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 ★

Nanaimo Museum exhibit looks at farming and food security through past and present 01.05.2026 3:47

Nanaimo has a deep rooted history in farming, and Grow Nanaimo, a new exhibit at the Nanaimo Museum examines it. 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 ★

Community comes out to support Volunteer Nanaimo during a time of need 30.04.2026 7:53

Community members, members of government, and local organizations came together Wednesday April 29 to show support for Volunteer Nanaimo. 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 p...

Second annual Infusion sees skying rocketing number of participants and interested healthcare workers 28.04.2026 13:12

Hundreds of Americans once again came to visit the Harbour City this past weekend, but this time, many healthcare workers came to learn more about making Nanaimo their new home. 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...

All speakers opposed at second night of Cable Bay public hearing 24.04.2026 7:58

Once again the Shaw Auditorium was packed with concerned locals before city council, voicing their opinions on the proposed rezoning of land near the popular Cable Bay trail. 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 a...

For 21st year, VISFF partners with CineVic local films to Nanaimo 16.04.2026 6:31

Local and international short films will be on full display this weekend at the Malaspina Theatre at Vancouver Island University. 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 ★

Grief Fire held at Vancouver Island University 10 years after toxic drug crisis declared 15.04.2026 9:16

On April 14, 2016, the Government of British Columbia declared a public health emergency in response to the increase in toxic drug deaths happening across the province. 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 Midc...

With a boom in clean energy, a new art exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, looks at the true cost of it all 13.04.2026 8:15

While countries around the world work to switch from fossil fuels to green renewables, a new exhibit takes a step back and gives voice to those affected and affecting the clean energy transition. 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...

Hamilton Marsh Regional Park officially opened by RDN 09.04.2026 8:53

After decades of work by local ecological groups, Hamilton Marsh Regional Park is officially open. 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 ★