Local News Update

By CHLY 101.7FM

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, Horn... more

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May 08, 2026 Nanaimo gathers to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
Every May is a reminder of the crisis impacting B.C.’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
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May 05, 2026 New house program to give love and community while undergoing cancer treatment
On January 1st, 2025, Carly Carey, got the news no one ever wants to hear, she had been diagnosed with cancer.
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May 01, 2026 Nanaimo Museum exhibit looks at farming and food security through past and present
Nanaimo has a deep rooted history in farming, and Grow Nanaimo, a new exhibit at the Nanaimo Museum examines it.
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April 30, 2026 Community comes out to support Volunteer Nanaimo during a time of need
Community members, members of government, and local organizations came together Wednesday April 29 to show support for Volunteer Nanaimo.
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April 28, 2026 Second annual Infusion sees skying rocketing number of participants and interested healthcare workers
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.
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14min
April 24, 2026 All speakers opposed at second night of Cable Bay public hearing
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.
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8min
April 16, 2026 For 21st year, VISFF partners with CineVic local films to Nanaimo
Local and international short films will be on full display this weekend at the Malaspina Theatre at Vancouver Island University.
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April 15, 2026 Grief Fire held at Vancouver Island University 10 years after toxic drug crisis declared
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.
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10min
April 13, 2026 With a boom in clean energy, a new art exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, looks at the true cost of it all
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.
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9min
April 09, 2026 Hamilton Marsh Regional Park officially opened by RDN
After decades of work by local ecological groups, Hamilton Marsh Regional Park is officially open.
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FAQs about Local News Update:

How many episodes does Local News Update have?

The podcast currently has 386 episodes available.