Habitat for Humanity opens new pop-up shop in Nanaimo to support community projects

Nanaimo prepares alignment of Off Street Parking bylaw with City Plan

The City of Nanaimo is updating its Off Street Parking Regulations, in a move aimed at making the city more friendly to pedestrians and transit users. Last Monday, June 22 the City of Nanaimo’s councillors voted to update the 2018 “Off Street Parking” regulations. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month [https://www.chly.ca/donate]. Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom [https://www.chly.ca/nonprofit-newsroom-project] with our local news updates [http://www.chly.ca/local-news]and Midcoast Morning [http://www.chly.ca/midcoastmorning]. ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://www.chly.ca/donate]

Community shows up to paint mural for Old City intersection

An intersection in Nanaimo’s Old City neighbourhood got a makeover this weekend. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month [https://www.chly.ca/donate]. Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom [https://www.chly.ca/nonprofit-newsroom-project] with our local news updates [http://www.chly.ca/local-news]and Midcoast Morning [http://www.chly.ca/midcoastmorning]. ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://www.chly.ca/donate]

Habitat for Humanity opens new pop-up shop in Nanaimo to support community projects

Wanting to reduce waste and support housing projects in Nanaimo, Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island has opened a pop-up shop offering low cost furniture and clothing. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month [https://www.chly.ca/donate]. Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom [https://www.chly.ca/nonprofit-newsroom-project] with our local news updates [http://www.chly.ca/local-news]and Midcoast Morning [http://www.chly.ca/midcoastmorning]. ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://www.chly.ca/donate]

New bridge improves safety, linking west and east Courtenay for cyclists and pedestrians

Pedestrians, cyclists and those in mobility devices are now able to travel between east and west Courtenay, away from vehicle traffic. The 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge opened on June 24, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening on June 26. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month [https://www.chly.ca/donate]. Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom [https://www.chly.ca/nonprofit-newsroom-project] with our local news updates [http://www.chly.ca/local-news]and Midcoast Morning [http://www.chly.ca/midcoastmorning]. ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://www.chly.ca/donate]

Nanaimo’s own Ora Cogan makes the Polaris Prize Long List

A Nanaimo artist has been long listed for the Polaris Music Prize, an annual music award given on artistic merit to Canadian Artists. On June 11th the Polaris Long List was released and alongside 39 other albums was Hard Hearted Woman, by Nanaimo’s own Ora Cogan. Cogan now has a chance to win the $30,000 Polaris Prize. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month [https://www.chly.ca/donate]. Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom [https://www.chly.ca/nonprofit-newsroom-project] with our local news updates [http://www.chly.ca/local-news]and Midcoast Morning [http://www.chly.ca/midcoastmorning]. ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://www.chly.ca/donate]