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Tanille Johnston launches federal NDP leadership bid in Nanaimo — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 1d

Tanille Johnson on priorities if elected NDP leader:

“All these big, beautiful things that we want to do–we want affordable housing and we want health care for absolutely every single human in our country, all of these beautiful things we cannot do without more seats in the House[...],” she said.

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.

TheatreOne faces do or die fundraising challenge

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CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 1d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FM: TheatreOne faces do or die fundraising challenge. Have a listen:

What should have been a celebration, kicking off its 41st season,...

Tanille Johnston launches federal NDP leadership bid in Nanaimo

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 2d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FM: Tanille Johnston launches federal NDP leadership bid in Nanaimo. Have a listen:

Tanille Johnston had downtown Nanaimo as her backdrop as she kicked off...

Mariners women's soccer see two victories, men's soccer tilt in tie with Falcons — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 2d

⚽️ VIU Mariners men's and women's soccer faced off against Langara Falcons this past weekend.

🏒 In hockey they saw their first victory versus the Okanagen Lakers.

🏀 In basketball they are set to face off against the Okanagen Coyotes and CBC Bearcats before a home opener against the Falcons.

The Vancouver Island Mariners men’s and women’s soccer faced off against the Langara Falcons October 4 and 5th seeing a pair of victories for the women and a tie for the men….

The history behind the new name of Five Acres Farm Community Park

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CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 3d

With Nanaimo City Council voting in favour of a motion Monday to name the park at 933 Park Avenue Five Acres Farm Community Park, Midcoast Morning explores the history behind the name, as well as the urban farming that’s still taking place on the land.

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 3d

A new edition of Midcoast Morning from CHLY 101.7FM has dropped: The history behind the new name of Five Acres Farm Community Park. Listen here.

With Nanaimo City Council voting in favour of a motion Monday to name...

The history behind the new name of Five Acres Farm Community Park

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 3d

A new edition of Midcoast Morning from CHLY 101.7FM has dropped: The history behind the new name of Five Acres Farm Community Park. Listen here.

With Nanaimo City Council voting in favour of a motion Monday to name...

Vancouver Island University recognized by Moose Hide Campaign for awareness around gender-based violence — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.

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Vancouver Island University @viuniversity.bsky.social · 6d

Vancouver Island University has been recognized for its work on campus raising awareness around gender-based violence.

For 8 years, VIU has been working with the Moose Hide Campaign to stand up against violence towards #Indigenous women & children. Read more @chly.ca: www.chly.ca/local-news/2...

Vancouver Island University has been recognized for its work on campus raising awareness around gender-based violence.

Get Tickets – Comox Valley Art Gallery

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CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 8d

Tickets for "nanekawâsis" can be found cvag.tickit.ca for $15. See it at 1:30pm on Saturday, October 4 at the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College's Comox Valley Campus. 3/3.

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Artist Talk + Film Screening - Nanekawâsis - Comox Valley Art Gallery

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 8d

More information on the exhibition and Saturday October 4th film screening of "nanekawâsis" can be found on CVAG's website. 2/3.

An afternoon of film and conversation with filmmaker/director Conor McNally and artist George Littlechild.

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Nanekawâsis to be screened in the Comox Valley — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 8d

Cree artist and creator George Littlechild is sharing his art with the Comox Valley this fall with a vast exhibition at the CVAG and a special film screening at NIC. The film being screened this Saturday, October 4th is "nanekawâsis", a documentary featuring Little Child's life and art. 1/3.

Cree artist and creator George Littlechild is sharing his art with the Comox Valley this fall with a vast exhibition at the Comox Valley Art Gallery and a special film screening at North Island Colleg...

Vancouver Island University recognized by Moose Hide Campaign for awareness around gender-based violence

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CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 8d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FM: Vancouver Island University recognized by Moose Hide Campaign for awareness around gender-based violence. Have a listen:

Vancouver Island University has been recognized for its work on campus...

Mariners Women Soccer defeat Falcons, tie scoreless with Douglas — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.

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CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 8d

New from CHLY 101.7FM, we're now broadcasting updates on the VIU Mariners. Find updates from Kaleb Green on our website, and in preferred podcast app.

The VIU Mariners faced off against the Douglas Royals this past weekend…

City of Nanaimo to expand Loudon Park following new land purchase

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 9d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FM: City of Nanaimo to expand Loudon Park following new land purchase. Have a listen:

Loudon Park will likely have a new look in the near future, following...

Postal Workers back to the picket lines, in a fight to keep door-to-door delivery — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 10d

Shane Lorenz, President with CUPW Local 786 in Nanaimo:

“I'm just worried what that will look like for all Canadians, and I think Canadians should have a say in what's happening to their public service.” 2/2

Nanaimo Postal Workers are back to the picket lines, continuing the strike they started late last year.

Postal Workers back to the picket lines, in a fight to keep door-to-door delivery

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 10d

Shane Lorenz, President with CUPW Local 786 in Nanaimo:

“I'm worried that once we open the window to losing home delivery, there's going to be many, many more things to come,” Lorenz said. 1/2.

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 10d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FM: Postal Workers back to the picket lines, in a fight to keep door-to-door delivery. Have a listen:

Nanaimo Postal Workers are back to the picket lines, continuing the...

Postal Workers back to the picket lines, in a fight to keep door-to-door delivery

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CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 10d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FM: Postal Workers back to the picket lines, in a fight to keep door-to-door delivery. Have a listen:

Nanaimo Postal Workers are back to the picket lines, continuing the...

Spirit Walk in Comox Valley marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 10d

"Being, a granddaughter of residential school survivors, both my grandparents went, and I had a great uncle, Jasper Mitchell, who didn't get to come home. So I keep that in mind when I'm cooking, remembering my grandfather, he ran away from Kuper Island, and it took him three days to come home."

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 10d

A new edition of Midcoast Morning from CHLY 101.7FM has dropped: Spirit Walk in Comox Valley marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Listen here.

On the fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, hundreds...

Spirit Walk in Comox Valley marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 10d

A new edition of Midcoast Morning from CHLY 101.7FM has dropped: Spirit Walk in Comox Valley marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Listen here.

On the fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, hundreds...

Remembering the Children – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 12d

In honour of Orange Shirt Day, CHLY 101.7FM in partnership with APTN, will air Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a 90 minute commemorative gathering, live from Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Hear it from 4:30PM to 6PM on Tuesday September 30th on our station.

In honour of the fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) , also known as Orange Shirt Day, CHLY 101.7FM in partnership with APTN and others, will air commercial free Spe...

Comox Valley honours Truth and Reconciliation Day

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CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 15d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FM: Comox Valley honours Truth and Reconciliation Day. Have a listen:

The four municipal governments within the Comox Valley shared a joint...

Nanaimo City Council meets with other municipalities at this year’s UBCM to discuss housing, health, and street disorder

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CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 15d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FM: Nanaimo City Council meets with other municipalities at this year’s UBCM to discuss housing, health, and street disorder. Have a listen:

Housing, health, and street disorder were top of mind at this year’s...

Art and music Pulse in heart of Downtown Courtenay this Friday

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CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 16d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FM: Art and music Pulse in heart of Downtown Courtenay this Friday. Have a listen:

This Friday September 26th, Comox Valley Arts (CVArts) will be hosting...

Planned purchase to preserve Hamilton Marsh decades in the making

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CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 16d

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CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 17d

Following decades of advocacy, Hamilton Marsh near Qualicum Beach appears on its way to becoming a protected area. Earlier this month the RDN announced it had reached a conditional agreement with Mosaic Forest Management to buy 360 hectares of land for $30 million.

CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca · 17d

A new edition of Midcoast Morning from CHLY 101.7FM has dropped: Planned purchase to preserve Hamilton Marsh decades in the making. Listen here.

Following decades of advocacy, Hamilton Marsh near Qualicum Beach...