Local News Update

Climate scientist warns warmer and drier conditions on Vancouver Island could lead to more severe wildfires this season

Fire season is underway in B.C. This year it could be more severe than usual. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, 214 wildfires have been extinguished [https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/dashboard] throughout the province since April 1. The season typically lasts from April to October [https://www.canadawildfire.org/wildfirefacts], per Canada Wildfire. This year, climate scientists are seeing higher temperatures and drier conditions. 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]

Oceanside not-for-profit signals SOS to keep youth, family, and senior programs running

Since 1968, the Society of Organized Services has been working to meet the needs of school children, families and seniors throughout the Oceanside area. Now the organization needs money to make sure those programs and services can continue. 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]

WorkBC and VIVRS team up to help job seekers with opening a new pop up shop in downtown Nanaimo next month

A new pop up shop is offering job seekers free professional clothing donated by the community. 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]

Over a month since the closure of Hub and the need for a new location is felt more than ever

It has been over a month since a year-round drop-in service hub closed in downtown Nanaimo, leaving many community services looking for new ways to keep those living on the street from falling through the cracks. 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]

‘Paying it forward’: How one bakery in Downtown Nanaimo is making sure nobody goes hungry

Operating on Commercial street in downtown Nanaimo since 2018, Red’s Bakery has been described by its supporters as a pillar of downtown Nanaimo. The bakery’s Pay It Forward system provides free meals to anyone and everyone who comes in and asks.  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]