Typically running 28 minutes, Midcoast Morning covers local news and current affairs happening in Nanaimo and on the Salish Sea. Midcoast Morning largely focuses in on one big story per show, interviewing reporters about their stories, as well as those making news and those impacted by it. We also feature the curators and creators in our local arts and culture scene.
Midcoast Morning broadcasts and podcasts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning at 8:30 AM.
Tune in at www.chly.ca/listen or CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo and on the Salish Sea. Find the podcast at www.chly.ca/podcasts alongside other podcasts from our station.
Exploring the plan to add newly purchased land to Westwood Lake Park
Plans are in the works to decide how to best add a new parcel of land to Westwood Lake Park.
Last week the City of Nanaimo announced the purchase of 2.85 acres of land at 2367 Arbot Road for $2.88 million.
The land is currently home to the Westwood Lake Tennis Club, which will cease operation later this fall. Less than a year ago, the same parcel was up for re-zoning, with a plan to build town-homes on the site.
Midcoast Morning explores the plan for the new land, and the future of Westwood Lake Park.
Creators & Guests
Jesse Woodward (https://midcoastmorning.transistor.fm/people/jesse-woodward) - Editor
Joe Pugh (https://midcoastmorning.transistor.fm/people/joe-pugh) - Host
Sharon Kofoed (https://midcoastmorning.transistor.fm/people/sharon-kofoed) - Guest
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Podcast Photo: Sharon Kofoed — Spokesperson, Friends of Westwood Lake. (Joe Pugh / CHLY 101.7FM)
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16 Sept 2026
A long ballot. How the local election system could shape the coming campaign in Nanaimo
Nomination papers are in, and the stage is almost set for next month’s local elections across B.C.
In Nanaimo the campaign period is set to kick off Saturday, with advance voting on October 7th and 14th ahead of general voting day October 17th. A political studies professor at VIU says citizens need to think about the process and not just the issues as they get ready to cast their ballots.
Michael MacKenzie is a Jarislowsky chair in Trust and Political Leadership at Vancouver Island University. He says local elections are typically low information elections, and that each local election is its own little ecosystem.
MacKenzie visited CHLY for a conversation on the local election system that touched on slates, campaign financing rules, and navigating a long ballot.
Creators & Guests
Jesse Woodward (https://midcoastmorning.transistor.fm/people/jesse-woodward) - Editor
Joe Pugh (https://midcoastmorning.transistor.fm/people/joe-pugh) - Host
Michael Mackenzie (https://midcoastmorning.transistor.fm/people/michael-mackenzie) - Guest
Support Midcoast Morning and our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month. (https://www.chly.ca/donate)
Podcast Photo: City of Nanaimo Voting sign (Jesse Woodward / CHLY 101.7FM)
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10 Sept 2026
The political path to a recovery-oriented model for 250 Terminal’s supportive housing
Midcoast Morning explores the political path to a change of plans in the Newcastle neighbourhood.
Last week Nanaimo-Gabriola MLA and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Sheila Malcolmson, announced forthcoming supportive housing at 250 Terminal, now known as 250 Bryden, will operate under a recovery-oriented model.
Midcoast Morning follows up with the minister, and City of Nanaimo councillor Sheryl Armstrong, who was a vocal advocate for the change at the local level.
Creators & Guests
Jesse Woodward (https://midcoastmorning.transistor.fm/people/jesse-woodward) - Editor
Joe Pugh (https://midcoastmorning.transistor.fm/people/joe-pugh) - Host
Sheila Malcomson (https://midcoastmorning.transistor.fm/people/sheila-malcomson) - Guest
Sheryl Armistrong (https://midcoastmorning.transistor.fm/people/sheryl-armistrong) - Guest
Support Midcoast Morning and our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month. (https://www.chly.ca/donate)
Podcast Photo: Photo description here (Credits)
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George Anderson
Hunter Jarratt
Tina Fabbro
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