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

‘Fútbol’ to be more accessible? City of Nanaimo applies for mini pitch funding through Mini Peaks Legacy Project

Amidst the excitement of the FIFA World Cup, The City of Nanaimo is hoping to score a spot in a provincial program and bring a mini pitch to Beban Park. The Mini Peaks Legacy Project, aims to create mini soccer pitches in communities across the province. 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]

Ribit, working to eliminate invasive bullfrogs in Comox Valley

The Tsolum River Restoration Society is working to clear out invasive American bullfrogs in the Comox Valley, due to their ability to choke out native species. Throughout the summer, they will be holding free workshops at Lewis Park for participants to build their own traps for clearing out bullfrog tadpoles from their own ponds.  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]

Be your own barnacle: Nanaimo’s Temporary Arts Program sees public participation

An overlooked yet pivotal feature of the coastal landscape has inspired a new public art project, and the community is invited to take part. Encrustation: Barnacles of Belonging is a new participatory exhibit from Twyla Exner, inspired by the sharp seaside staple.  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]

Residents worried for what might happen to a hidden wetland in Nanaimo

Hidden in the middle of Nanaimo’s Rock City neighbourhood is a wetland that a local community group fears could be affected by nearby development. 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]

Saving what remains of Nanaimo's old Chinatown

More than 60 years after a fire ravaged Nanaimo's final Chinatown, the Nanaimo Chinatown Heritage Foundation is working to save what's left. 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]