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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-07-1611 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMLand purchase for South End Community Centre + Parking ReformsOn July 7th, the City of Nanaimo moved forward this past week on a long-standing need for recreational and gathering space in the south end of the city, with the purchase of land in Chase River for a South End Community Centre. Mayor Leonard Krog speaks with Executive Producer Jesse Woodward about the purchase, and the project. At that same meeting, council also finally adopted its amended off-street parking regulations bylaw after three previous readings of the amendment. This decision removes off-street parking minimums in a part of downtown Nanaimo referred to as the Downtown Urban Centre. Michael Basilli...2025-07-1128 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMRepeated vandalism sparks Nanaimo sign redesignThe O in Nanaimo’s downtown sign is getting a new design after several incidents of vandalism over the last few years. The sign was installed in Maffeo Sutton Park in 2021. Each of the five foot letters in Nanaimo are painted white, except for the O, which features a rainbow design made up of 15 coloured segments.A release from the city at the time the sign went up said that: “The colourful "O" can mean different things to different people. For example, the different colours in the “O” represents(sic) the diversity of the 100,00...2025-05-2828 min
The CurrentHow effective is involuntary care?‘It is absolutely an act of compassion,’ says Leonard Krog, the mayor of Nanaimo about the use of involuntary care to deal with B.C.’s mental health crisis — but some experts are worried that forcing someone into treatment is a violation of their rights. Matt Galloway speaks with Mayor Krog; Jonny Morris, the CEO of the B.C. Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association; and Dr. Shimi Kang, a psychiatrist with Future Ready Minds for their insight about how to provide care for mental health while protecting public safety — as Premier David Eby works to review the province’s...2025-05-2623 min
Mornings with SimiFull Show: Security in Hospitals, A Coroners Inquest & Taste in MusicShould BC hospitals implement weapon detection systems?
Guest: Adriane Gear, President of the BC Nurses’ Union
Calls grow for an inquest into the deaths of 3 Indigenous women
Guest: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
Why do people have different tastes in music?
Guest: Dr. Jane Kuehne, Associate Professor of Music Education at Auburn University
What can we expect from Carney’s meeting with Trump?
Guest: Dr. John Kirton, Professor of P...2025-05-0656 minMornings with SimiHow will BC Ferries’ new policies impact Islanders?How will BC Ferries’ new policies impact Islanders?
Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-05-0609 min
Island CrimeS1 E 17 ResoluteIt's been almost five years since the Nanaimo RCMP first sat down with me to discuss Lisa Marie Young's disappearance. Now, there's a new lead on the case. In this episode, I get an update from outgoing lead Corporal Markus Muntener and introduce you to the new investigative lead on the case, RCMP Constable Hayley Pinfold.If you have information about Lisa's disappearance, it is never too late to do the next right thing. Call the RCMP at 250-754-2345.Please note. This episode begins with tape recorded outside at the tree planting...2025-04-1551 min
Carole Taylor's Journal32 | Hell in the Streets (w/ Mayor Leonard Krog)In this edition of Journal, we examine the “horrors that exist on our streets.” That phrase was used by Leonard Krog, the mayor of Nanaimo to describe what he sees every day in his city.Others use the euphemism “the disorder in our streets.” But whatever you call it, it certainly denigrates the liveability of so many communities – and it started way before decriminalization.All across North America, not just in British Columbia, there was a movement in the 1970s, away from institutionalized care for the mentally ill, in part as a result of the mov...2025-03-0522 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMNanaimo councillors raise concerns over bylaw changes banning recording at meetingsAs The City of Nanaimo attempts to deal with unruly conduct during council meetings, a proposed ban on recording has some councillors raising concerns.Bylaw changes that include bans on photography and audio and video recordings of council meetings passed three readings at a February 24th council meeting, with council voting 7-2 in favour of the changes.Under the rules, which would still need to be adopted at a later date, photography and recording at a meeting could still be permitted if allowed by the meeting’s chair.Councillors Hilary Eastmure and Sheryl Ar...2025-03-0432 min
The Jas Johal ShowABC Vancouver Park Board politicians violated transparency policy, Trump's tariffs to start on March 4 & Emergency room closures hit B.C.’s Lower MainlandFeb. 24, 2025: Guest host Robin Gill in for Jas JohalMembers of Vancouver's ABC party hold internal meetings and align messaging before debates (0:07)Guest: Pete Fry, Vancouver City CouncillorDonald Trump’s tariffs on schedule, will take effect on March 4th (12:19)Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Ottawa correspondent with Global NationalDelta Hospital Closures and the messaging around it (18:26)Guest: Jordan Armstrong, Global News ReporterAmericans should come to Nanaimo (26:35)Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of...2025-02-2548 min
The Jill Bennett ShowElection interference inquiry findings, Nanaimo Mayor weighs in on Sim's DTES plan, & Sonia Furstenau stepping down!The public inquiry looking into alleged election interference finds some parliamentarians showed ‘problematic’ conduct, but did not commit treason.Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog comes on to share his thoughts on Ken Sim's divisive plan to revive the Downtown East-Side.BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau is officially stepping down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-2838 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMProvincial election, public works yard among subjects of 2024 in review with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard KrogThe midtown water supply, pickleball courts, and land transfers to Snuneymuxw were some of the highlights Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog shared when he visited the CHLY studio to review 2024 at the municipal level.The Mayor aslo spoke about the provincial election, and the future of the public works yard project, and offered a Christmas message to listeners.2024-12-2528 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMThird time the charm for public works yard AAP?There’s less than a week to go in the city of Nanaimo’s third attempt at an alternative approval process to be able to borrow up to $90 million for upgrades to the city’s public works yard.People opposed to the borrowing have until 4:30 PM on October 31st to submit a form in opposition. Midcoast Morning speaks with a representative of a group opposed to the use of the AAP, as well as Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog.2024-10-2537 min
City of Nanaimo Presents: The Sweet Layered Podcasts01e11 - Mayor Leonard Krog!It’s Mayor time! On this episode of The Sweet Layered Podcast we welcome City of Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog. We dig into the Mayor’s youth, influences growing up and his time as a BC Member of Legislative Assembly and Mayor of one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. His fun fact was a good one!
2024-10-1536 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMPOCK! City to build eight new pickleball courts at Beban ParkAmidst the rise in popularity of pickleball, the City of Nanaimo is moving its six pickleball courts to a new, quieter location.Construction of eight new pickleball courts is underway at Beban Park after the city heard complaints from residents near the Beaufort Park area about the racket the Beaufort courts there were making.In December 2023, Nanaimo city council voted to use $518,000 to create eight new outdoor pickleball courts at Beban Park to replace the courts at Beaufort Park.The project is partially funded by the Province...2024-08-1007 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMProvince launches new supports for people returning to work following a disabilityPeople in Nanaimo will now have an easier time returning to work following a disability with a new provincial program.In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Government of B.C. and the National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR), are implementing a new program to provide resources and support for workers and employers following a worker disability.The Reducing Poverty through Early Intervention and Occupational Rehabilitation Initiative (RPI) is being implemented as a three-year pilot program in Nanaimo, Kelowna, Prince George and Vancouver.CHLY attended the press conference on July 25...2024-07-2605 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMSnuneymuxw First Nation revives Coast Salish GamesAfter a long pause, the Coast Salish Games has once again kicked off in Nanaimo.Hosted this year by the Snuneymuxw First Nation, the tournament brings Indigenous athletes ages seven to sixteen from across the Coast Salish region together to participate in various events including soccer, lacrosse, war canoe races, and basketball.The competition will also feature the traditional Indigenous game Lahal, also known as the “bone game”. Lahal is a game of chance and bluffing where two teams guess where marked bones are located.The Coast Salish Games have been given the hul...2024-07-2303 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMCity of Nanaimo approves lease for new navigation centreNanaimo City Council has approved a 3-year lease for a new temporary housing building in the south end of Nanaimo.The 3-year lease, with the option for two 2-year renewals, is for the yet-to-be Nanaimo Navigation Centre. The centre will be located at 1030 Old Victoria Road.The building comes in partnership with BC Housing and the City of Nanaimo. Vancouver Island Mental Health Society would operate the site offering 24-hour support for 60 units.Back in January of this year the Ministry of Housing and the City of Nanaimo signed a HEART & HEARTH memorandum...2024-07-1006 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMRDN to look into regulating sale of consumer-grade fireworksThe Regional District of Nanaimo will be looking into regulating the sale of consumer-grade fireworks within District 69 and District 68.At a Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) meeting on Tuesday, June 25, a motion was on the agenda for staff to prepare a report on the potential options for regulating the sale of consumer-grade fireworks within the two districts, as well as enforcement and cost recovery options for prohibiting the discharge of consumer-grade fireworks.This comes after a Fire Services Advisory Committee meeting on May 8 which proposed banning consumer-grade fireworks and setting them off within Districts 68 and 69.2024-06-2805 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMCity council considers changing the plan for public works yard updateNanaimo city council is split between two different plans to upgrade its public works yard.The issue, which was the subject of two cancelled AAPs returned to the agenda this week at a governance and priorities committee meeting.Staff presented different options for the future of the project, and councillors were divided between two of them. Midcoast Morning brings you up to speed on the debate, and debriefs with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog.2024-06-2627 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMRegional District of Nanaimo reminds residents to be prepared for any emergencyB.C.’s new short-term rental law has come into effect. Starting May 1st, British Columbians will legally only be able to rent out their primary residence. In addition to their primary residence, they will also be able to either rent their secondary suite or an accessory dwelling unit as a short-term rental on the same property. This is a part of B.C.'s Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act.Changes will also require renters to display valid local government business licence numbers, where business licences are required. The new rules apply to short-term rent...2024-05-0904 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMCity of Nanaimo works towards cleaning up invasive plantsB.C.’s new short-term rental law has come into effect. Starting May 1st, British Columbians will legally only be able to rent out their primary residence. In addition to their primary residence, they will also be able to either rent their secondary suite or an accessory dwelling unit as a short-term rental on the same property. This is a part of B.C.'s Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act.Changes will also require renters to display valid local government business licence numbers, where business licences are required. The new rules apply to short-term rent...2024-05-0704 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMNew short-term rental rules take effect across the B.C.B.C.’s new short-term rental law has come into effect. Starting May 1st, British Columbians will legally only be able to rent out their primary residence. In addition to their primary residence, they will also be able to either rent their secondary suite or an accessory dwelling unit as a short-term rental on the same property. This is a part of B.C.'s Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act.Changes will also require renters to display valid local government business licence numbers, where business licences are required. The new rules apply to short-term rent...2024-05-0306 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMNanaimo council asks province and feds to protect Harewood PlainsNanaimo city council is asking the provincial and federal governments to help preserve the unique ecosystem in Harewood Plains.The city has received a subdivision and development permit application for the land, which includes dedicating five per cent of the land as park space and a no-build, no disturbance covenant on a section of the land designated as an environmentally sensitive area.Paul Chapman, executive director of the Nanaimo Area Land Trust, told council during its meeting on Monday that Harewood Plains is a critical ecosystem for Nanaimo’s official flower, the Hosackia Pinnata. “...2024-03-0604 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMMayor Krog AAP/Superette memoriesNanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog discusses the cancelled alternative approval process and the future of the public works yard project. Shoppers at Nanaimo’s Superette share memories of the store in the wake of the news that it’s up for sale.2024-02-1628 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMNanaimo looking for people to act together for climateThe City and Regional District of Nanaimo are looking for people to join the Acting for Climate Together program, or ACT, for a second year.Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog says that the program is part of a larger effort to reduce the impact of climate change.“Basically, we're saying to people get together, organize yourselves and do something that will have a positive impact on the environment,” he said.Past actions have included people participating in Earth Day events, Go by Bike Week, tree planting, sustainable home tours and hosting meatless neighborhood potlucks.2024-02-0802 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FM2023 in review with Mayor Krog (part two)From the Hullo Ferry, to new turf fields, to some prime locations that are due for facelifts, we check in on the infrastructure of Nanaimo in part 2 of our 2023 Year in review with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog.2024-01-0328 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMNanaimo budget passes setting 8% property tax hikeNanaimo homeowners are looking at an eight per cent property tax hike after council passed the provisional financial plan. This will bring property taxes for the average home in Nanaimo to $2,860 next year. Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog says that the city is growing, putting an increased demand on the city services, and council did what it could to control the tax increase.“I appreciate that nobody wants to pay more. But having said that, we all want to need our services," he said. "Imagine a city where you couldn't flush the toilet, or turn...2023-12-2203 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMNanaimo Operations Centre approval done improperlyA controversial Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to take out a $48.5 million loan for the first phase of a new public works yard was conducted improperly and needs to be run again, according to a press release from the City of Nanaimo.An “administrative error” resulted when the notices for the AAP were combined and the timing of the notices “did not meet the legislative requirements,” according to a city staff report. A total of 3,058 forms to the original AAP were returned to city hall by the deadline, short of the 10 per cent of eligible voters required...2023-12-0103 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMEnding Short-Term Rentals in Hopes of Saving the Housing CrisisThe struggle to find affordable housing is something many people are facing both young and old in British Columbia and across Canada.To help alleviate this stress, the provincial government recently introduced new changes to short-term rentals throughout BC. This move is meant to help bring back more long-term housing opportunities for renters. The government has stated that “B.C. is facing a housing crisis, with a shortage of all forms of attainable housing, including long-term rentals.” Many short-term rental listings are found on popular services such as Airbnb and Vrbo.Starting May 1st 20...2023-11-0127 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMFall GoByBike Week in NanaimoThe annual fall GoByBike Week is about to kick off this weekend and will run from October 16th to October 29th.Nanaimo has been taking part in this event since 1997 when it was first called Bike to Work Week. Residents of Nanaimo are encouraged to register for the event and record all their kilometres ridden during the week to submit them for a chance to win bike-related prizes. These kilometres can be tracked whenever you use your bike, be it on your commute to school or work, while doing errands by bike, trail riding, or just out...2023-10-1427 min
People First RadioNANDU nuisance designation – in conversation with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard KrogOn January 16, Nanaimo City Council declared the overdose prevention site on 264 Nicol Street a nuisance property after receiving a report from city staff detailing social disorder surrounding the site. The site is run by the Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users (NANDU), and the designation means that the city can impose cost recovery […]2023-01-2622 minPeople First RadioNANDU nuisance designation – in conversation with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard KrogOn January 16, Nanaimo City Council declared the overdose prevention site on 264 Nicol Street a nuisance property after receiving a report from city staff detailing social disorder surrounding the site. The site is run by the Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users (NANDU), and the designation means that the city can impose cost recovery […]2023-01-2622 min
Vancouver Commercial Real Estate PodcastVCREP #44 | Is Nanaimo the New Victoria for Commercial Real Estate Part 2, with Mayor Leonard KrogIn a recent episode we featured Steiner Properties, highlighting their exciting and upcoming new Nanaimo downtown project, 1 Commercial. Well, we got a lot of great feedback from the episode and its clear to us our listeners want to hear more about the hype that is being generated in the city.So, who better to hear it from than the mayor himself! This week Cory and Adam welcome to the show Mayor Leonard Krog. Here to share some great insight on all the new and upcoming projects and what the future holds for the port city. Plus, we...2022-03-3048 min
ForestWorksProvincial forestry policy and politics - a conversation with veteran politician Leonard KrogNanaimo Mayor and long-time NDP MLA Leonard Krog joins us once again on ForestWorks. In this episode we examine the current provincial government’s new forest policy, and the impact it will have on forest towns like Nanaimo.2022-02-1443 min
Mid Coast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMMid Coast Morning for Saturday October 9th 2021 Host Joe Pugh speaks with both Community Policing Coordinator Christy Wood and Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog about recently released Neighbourhood Safety Audits in Nanaimo. He also looks into what’s going on to mark the month of Halloween at the Nanaimo Museum through a conversation with Steph Kveton, the museum’s programming coordinator. And to mark the 20th anniversary of CHLY, Joe speaks with Dr. John Black, professor Emeritus at VIU who was instrumental in getting the station of the ground.The Phantoms -(Ghost) Riders in the SkyProgram Team:Joe Pugh — Host a...2021-10-0956 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMMid Coast Morning for Saturday October 9 2021 Host Joe Pugh speaks with both Community Policing Coordinator Christy Wood and Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog about recently released Neighbourhood Safety Audits in Nanaimo. He also looks into what’s going on to mark the month of Halloween at the Nanaimo Museum through a conversation with Steph Kveton, the museum’s programming coordinator. And to mark the 20th anniversary of CHLY, Joe speaks with Dr. John Black, professor Emeritus at VIU who was instrumental in getting the station of the ground.The Phantoms -(Ghost) Riders in the SkyProgram Team:Joe Pugh — Host a...2021-10-0955 minForestWorksThe reality of the forestry industry in Nanaimo and on Vancouver Island, with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard KrogForestWorks spoke with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog about forestry’s role in his community, and the controversy surrounding this industry on Vancouver Island. Mayor Krog has been steeped in these issues for decades, both as a provincial MLA and now mayor of what really is a forestry community. Even if that’s perhaps not widely recognized by all – we’ll get into that. Mayor Krog was first elected as an NDP MLA representing his community in 1991. 30 years ago. He served in several roles in the Legislature, including NDP caucus chair when the NDP formed government in 2017. H...2021-10-0850 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMMid Coast Morning for Saturday August 21st 2021Following Sunday’s announcement of a federal election, co-host Elijah Robinson speaks with Andrea Marantz, BC Spokesperson for Elections Canada, about the changes Canadians can expect while voting amidst a pandemic. Elijah also speaks with Melissa Chirino, Chairperson of the BC Federation of Students, about the Influence the Vote campaign, which is aimed at mobilizing student voters in the upcoming election. Host Joe Pugh escorts CHLY’s Summer Camp Cub Reporters into the field where they speak with Barber Dave Lawrence of That 50’s Barber Shop to learn more about his Fresh Start Back to School fundraiser. On Tuesday, the Mi...2021-08-2455 minMid Coast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMMid Coast Morning for Saturday August 21st 2021Following Sunday’s announcement of a federal election, co-host Elijah Robinson speaks with Andrea Marantz, BC Spokesperson for Elections Canada, about the changes Canadians can expect while voting amidst a pandemic. Elijah also speaks with Melissa Chirino, Chairperson of the BC Federation of Students, about the Influence the Vote campaign, which is aimed at mobilizing student voters in the upcoming election. Host Joe Pugh escorts CHLY’s Summer Camp Cub Reporters into the field where they speak with Barber Dave Lawrence of That 50’s Barber Shop to learn more about his Fresh Start Back to School fundraiser. On Tuesday, the Mi...2021-08-2456 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMMid Coast Morning for Saturday June 19th 2021Host Joe Pugh examines efforts to found the first urban independent indigenous school in British Columbia. Interviews with Joy Bremner, leader of the Mid Island Metis, as well as Dale Burgos, executive director of communications with Nanaimo Ladysmith schools. Joe also speaks with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog about his support of the “Vancouver Model” that looks to decriminalize simple possession of street drugs. Finally, in anticipation of his upcoming show at the Port Theatre, hear a conversation with Local artist Sirreal, where we touch on the delicate interplay between life and art. Music:2021-06-2155 minMid Coast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMMid Coast Morning for Saturday June 19th 2021Host Joe Pugh examines efforts to found the first urban independent indigenous school in British Columbia. Interviews with Joy Bremner, leader of the Mid Island Metis, as well as Dale Burgos, executive director of communications with Nanaimo Ladysmith schools. Joe also speaks with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog about his support of the “Vancouver Model” that looks to decriminalize simple possession of street drugs. Finally, in anticipation of his upcoming show at the Port Theatre, hear a conversation with Local artist Sirreal, where we touch on the delicate interplay between life and art. Music:2021-06-2156 minMid Coast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMMid Coast Morning for Saturday March 20th 2021Mick Sweetman spoke with Sara Ladret, a woman who was sleeping in Italian Square Park downtown when the city and police kicked her out and fenced off the entire parkette. We also spoke with Mayor Leonard Krog about why the city continues to break up encampments.Joe Pugh also brings us an interview with Holly Bright and Samantha Tydion Price of Crimson Coast Dance about their 17th annual body-talk HiP HoP PoW WoW 2021.Mick Sweetman also speaks with the president of the Nanaimo Pride Society Alessandro Iachelli, about why he is pushing the city to...2021-03-206h 00
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMMid Coast Morning for Saturday March 20th 2021Mick Sweetman spoke with Sara Ladret, a woman who was sleeping in Italian Square Park downtown when the city and police kicked her out and fenced off the entire parkette. We also spoke with Mayor Leonard Krog about why the city continues to break up encampments.Joe Pugh also brings us an interview with Holly Bright and Samantha Tydion Price of Crimson Coast Dance about their 17th annual body-talk HiP HoP PoW WoW 2021.Mick Sweetman also speaks with the president of the Nanaimo Pride Society Alessandro Iachelli, about why he is pushing the city to...2021-03-2053 min
Midcoast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMMid Coast Morning for Saturday March 13th 2021It’s the one-year anniversary of COVID-19. Mick Sweetman speaks with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog on how Nanaimo’s been impacted, and how we will recover.Mick talks housing with Julie Chadwick, a reporter with The Discourse and David Eby, the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing.Joe Pugh brings us part one of an interview with Vancouver band the Fugitives on their album “Trench Songs” and the protest music of soldiers from World War I.Music:Beyries - Great Green Eyes from Encounter (2020)The Fugitives - Hanging On the O...2021-03-1353 minMid Coast Morning on CHLY 101.7FMMid Coast Morning for Saturday March 13th 2021It’s the one-year anniversary of COVID-19. Mick Sweetman speaks with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog on how Nanaimo’s been impacted, and how we will recover.Mick talks housing with Julie Chadwick, a reporter with The Discourse and David Eby, the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing.Joe Pugh brings us part one of an interview with Vancouver band the Fugitives on their album “Trench Songs” and the protest music of soldiers from World War I.Music:Beyries - Great Green Eyes from Encounter (2020)The Fugitives - Hanging On the O...2021-03-136h 00
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMNoon News Update for February 23rd 2021Mayor emphasizes cost will not be borne by the city aloneIt's been more than a year in the making, but Nanaimo City Council has approved the recommendations from its Health and Housing Task Force. The plan includes the creation of a funders' table, made up of representatives from groups like BC Housing, Island Health, Vancouver Island University, the City of Nanaimo, Snuneymuxw First Nation and others. Its goal will be to contribute $65 and a half million dollars over five years on housing and health supports for Nanaimo's most vulnerable populations. Mayor Leonard Krog points out the...2021-02-2303 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMEvening News Update for February 2nd 2021Tuesday COVID-19 updateAnother Nanaimo school has been added to the list of COVID-19 exposures. Island Health says there was an exposure at Rock City Elementary school last Wednesday. Rock City joins eight other schools on the central island that have experienced COVID-19 exposures, but none has turned into an outbreak. There have been 27 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the Island Health region since yesterday, bringing our case count to 294. Province-wide in the past 24 hours, there have been 8 deaths from COVID-19 and 429 new infections.Shovels in the ground for new ICU at NRGH2021-02-0303 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FM3PM News Update for February 2nd 2021Shovels in the ground for new ICU at NRGHThe sod was turned at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital this morning, to mark the start of construction of a new intensive care unit. The new unit will be triple the size of the current ICU, providing the space for the high-tech equipment needed to treat the most critically ill patients. It will increase from 10 to 12 beds, with overhead patient lifts, and there will be space for a high acuity unit to transition patients from ICU to other hospital units. Dr. Ben Williams, the vice president of...2021-02-0303 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMNoon News Update for February 1st 2021Quam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community School temporarily closes due to COVID-19 exposureStudents at an elementary school on the Snumeymuxw First Nation will not be attending classes today or tomorrow because of a COVID-19 exposure. Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh school will be closed for the next two days for deep cleaning. A letter to parents and guardians yesterday says the exposure happened last Thursday. It says the school is closed out of an abundance of caution, while Island Health completes its contact tracing and risk assessment. The Snuneymuxw reported a cluster of COVID-19 cases earlier this month, but the...2021-02-0103 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMEvening News Update for January 14th 2021New in this update:Thursday COVID-19 updateThere have been 536 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in BC over the past 24 hours, with 21 in the Island Health region. Seven more people have died from the virus including one senior in our health region. Meanwhile, BC's Provincial Health Officer says genome testing has revealed four cases of the UK variant in B.C. Three of those are within the same family on Vancouver Island, and the other is an individual in the Vancouver area. The discovery of the first case of the South African variant is also...2021-01-1503 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMAfternoon update for January 7th 2021New in this update:Cowichan Tribes to shelter in place until January 22A second first nation on Vancouver Island has issued a shelter in place order, as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak. The Cowichan Tribes has ordered its members to remain in their homes until January the 22nd, and to not travel, except for essential services like school, medical appointments and groceries, if they cannot be delivered to them. There have been 23 confirmed cases of the virus among the tribes since the outbreak began on New Year's Day and it expects more confirmed cases...2021-01-0703 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMNoon News Update for October 1 2020New in this update:Krog and other urban mayors of B.C. call for new revenue streams to fund local governmentsThe Mayors of B.C.'s thirteen largest cities, including Nanaimo, are calling on provincial party leaders to promise immediate help to deal with the mental health and addictions crises plaguing their communities. The "Urban Mayors' Caucus Blueprint for BC's Urban Future" makes a dozen requests, ranging from making the safe drug supply program permanent, to using other service providers and not just the police in responding to mental health and substance-use calls. It...2020-10-0103 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMEvening News Update for September 21 2020New in this update:Premier John Horgan calls an electionBritish Columbians are going to the polls a year earlier than planned Premier John Horgan has announced an election will be held on October the 24th. The next scheduled election was set for October of 2021. However, New Democrats hope a snap vote will turn the party’s 41-seat minority government into at least a 44-seat majority. Horgan is currently enjoying a 70 per cent approval rating in the polls, but he insists the snap election is not about politics."I have grappled with this. We...2020-09-2200 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMAfternoon News Update for September 16 2020Smokey skies continueSmoke from US wildfires will continue to affect skies over Nanaimo today. The city's air quality rating remains at a 10+ which means a very high risk for those with respiratory ailments and underlying health conditions. People are being advised to avoid exercise stay indoors, windows closed and run furnace fans with clean filters to improve indoor air quality. Environment Canada is predicting the possibility of relief from the smoke starting tonight or tomorrow.Lockdown at First Nation on Sunshine CoastThe Tla'amin First Nation near Powell River continues its local...2020-09-1600 min
De PoëziepodcastAflevering 50: JubileumspecialOm de 50e aflevering te vieren laat Daan Doesborgh een paar hoogtepunten horen uit de afgelopen drie jaar Poëziepodcast, gekozen door hemzelf, én door jullie. Met Menno Wigman, Daniël Vis, Marijke de Vos, Tonnus Oosterhoff, Bart de Vrees, Ted van Lieshout, Alfred Schaffer, Jelle Timmermans, Vrouwkje Tuinman, Antjie Krog, Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, Patricia Lockwood en Martijn den Ouden.
Muziek door Bart de Vrees en Bryan Teoh2020-08-1757 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMNoon News Update for May 14 2020There will be no rebates for BC drivers anytime soon. The Insurance Corporation of BC says the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown its budget projections and bottom-line number in disarray. The Minister responsible for ICBC says although the insurance corporation has saved millions of dollars in accident claims because there are fewer drivers on the road during the pandemic, the Insurance Corporation has lost hundreds of millions of dollars in investments in just the past seven weeks, with the plummeting of the stock market. David Eby says ICBC won't know until the summer, what its real year-end numbers are for 2020...2020-05-1400 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMEvening News Update for May 13 2020There has been another death from COVID-19 in BC over the past 24 hours, and once again, the death occurred at a long term care home in the Fraser Health region, bringing the province-wide death count to 132. There were 16 new cases of the virus, but for the sixth day in a row, there were no new cases in the Island Health region. BC's Provincial Health Officer says 78 per cent of those who contracted COVID-19 have now recovered. Dr. Bonnie Henry says currently, there are 385 active cases in the province and no new cases at any of the community outbreaks at...2020-05-1400 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMEvening News Update for May 12 2020NANAIMO—COVID-19 figures released today show a steady decline in the number of new cases and hospitalizations in BC. There are just seven new cases of the virus reported over the past 24 hours, and none in the Island Health region. Fewer than 400 people are now suffering from COVID-19 in BC, with just 8 active cases in Island Health. However, the death rate continues to climb, with one new death at a long term care facility in the Fraser Health region. 63 people are in hospital with the virus, with one in Island Health.The BC Centres for Di...2020-05-1300 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMEvening News Update for May 5 2020Four more people from care homes in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal Health regions have died from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. But, BC's latest daily new case count is the lowest its been for almost two months. There are eight new cases of the virus reported, none in the Island Health Region. There are also fewer people in hospital with three in Island health and 75 others in the rest of the province. BC's Provincial Health officer says the numbers show "we've put the brakes on for sure, but we have not yet stopped this train." Dr. Bonnie Henry...2020-05-0600 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMAfternoon News Update for May 5 2020The Mayor of Nanaimo has enlisted the help of the city's business and social service leaders to create a plan to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mayor's Task Force on Recovery and Resiliency will recommend immediate economic recovery strategies in the short term and identify ways to build local resilience in the longer term. Its plan and recommendations to council are expected in the fall. Mayor Leonard Krog says his Task Force will work with individuals, businesses and community groups to support community-driven ideas and solutions to economic recovery. The group includes the President of Vancouver Island University...2020-05-0600 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMMorning News Update for April 17, 2020An inmate from the Mission Medium Security Institution has died from COVID-19. The unnamed inmate was transferred with six others, to a secure ward at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital on Wednesday. The federal prison in Mission is struggling to control a COVID-19 outbreak there. So far, 57 inmates and four guards have tested positive for the virus.Two other people, not including the inmate, have died in BC in the past 24 hours. Another 14 cases have been reported, including 2 in the Island Health region. And, there are two new outbreaks: one at Kootenay Street Village, a long...2020-04-1700 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMEvening Update for April 8, 2020The latest numbers on the COVID-19 pandemic in BC show five more deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the fatality total to 48. The Provincial Health officer says three deaths occurred in long term care homes on the lower mainland. Two others were seniors in hospitals in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions. 45 new cases of the virus have been confirmed in BC since Tuesday. Two of them are in the Island Health region, bringing the total to 81 here and 1336 province-wide.BC Ferries has changed its schedules on routes that serve the Southern Gulf Islands...2020-04-0900 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMEvening Update for April 3, 2020There are two more new cases of COVID-19 in the Island Health Region, bringing the total to 74. Across BC, there are 53 new cases, pushing the provincial total to 1174. There have been four more deaths in other jurisdictions. Yesterday the Island Health region recorded two of the first deaths here. Today, both the Provincial Health Officer and the Minister of Health spoke strongly about the need to follow orders. Dr. Bonnie Henry called it "maintaining our firewall." She says all travellers must obey federal quarantine orders, while the rest of us need to stay home and not gather together so...2020-04-0400 min
Daily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMEvening Update for March 25th, 2020.There are three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island, bringing the total to 47 cases in the health region. Provincially 42 new cases have been reported, adding up to 659 cases in BC. Dr. Bonnie Henry says one more person who was at the Lynn Valley Long Term Care Centre has died.The provincial government is offering help to renters with a new supplement, an order halting evictions and by freezing rent increases. Renters who qualify can receive up to $500 dollars a month to supplement their rent payments for the next four months. People who already...2020-03-2600 minDaily News Update from CHLY 101.7FMAfternoon Update for March 25th, 2020.Starting at midnight, all international travellers returning to Canada will be ordered into quarantine for 14 days. The federal minister of Health, Patty Haiju says the only exception is for essential workers who show no symptoms. People who arrive in Canada showing symptoms will also be prevented from using public transit. The House of Commons has passed legislation allowing $82 billion worth of programs to assist Canadians who are out of work, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The measures include a temporary boost to Child Benefit payments. An Emergency Care benefit will give those who qualify for Employment...2020-03-2500 min
PolitiCoastEp 90: Bernier was on a breakMLA Leonard Krog announces a run for Mayor of Nanaimo but will only resign his seat if he wins. Maxime Bernier gets kicked out of Andrew Scheer's shadow cabinet for continuing to question supply management. And Ian speaks with the Out of Left Field crew about why the NDP can't seem to win elections. Check out their feed at https://soundcloud.com/outofleftfieldpodcast for the full discussion.
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Inside #bcpoliS2 Ep19 Inside #bcpoli w/ Keith Baldrey, Vaughn Palmer, Chris Gardner, and moreOn this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to discuss NDP MLA Leonard Krog's mayoral run in Naniamo, union bargaining, former Premier Mike Harcourt's housing comments, FIFA, and more. Also in studio ICBA President Chris Gardner. Podcast bonus content this week includes a chat with UFV Political Science Professor Hamish Telford, and a roundtable on women in politics with Kamloops Councillor Kathy Sinclair and Kamloops Thompson MP Cathy McLeod.2018-06-151h 08