Overnight
Selections from the music library, chosen by station staff and volunteers. Get involved in our overnight selections by becoming a volunteer today! (04:30 AM - 05:00 AM PT)
BBC Newshour
BBC World Service's flagship international news programme providing definitive, on-the-ground reporting and analysis of the biggest international stories of the day. With the world's unrelenting 24-hour news cycle, Newshour is the programme that cuts through the background noise and provides definitive, on-the-ground reporting and analysis of the biggest international stories of the day. Newshour delivers an hour of headlines, commentary and compelling reports from the BBC's team of corresponden ... (06:00 AM - 07:00 AM PT)
Celt in a Twist
(07:00 AM - 08:00 AM PT)
rabble radio
(08:00 AM - 08:30 AM PT)
Midcoast Morning
Running 28 minutes, Midcoast Morning
covers local news and current affairs happening in Nanaimo and on the
Salish Sea. Midcoast Morning 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. (08:30 AM - 09:00 AM PT)
Democracy Now
Global news covering politics, environment and human interest. Hosted by Amy Goodman. (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT)
New Music Spotlight
A focused look at new music releases and important re-releases. (10:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT)
earshot Daily
Daily selections from the !earshot eDDs. Hosted by NCRA/ANREC member stations from across Canada. (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM PT)
What's Next
Nostalgic music with stories and reflections of 'days gone by'. Hosted by Tom Roden (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT)
BBC Newshour
BBC World Service's flagship international news programme providing definitive, on-the-ground reporting and analysis of the biggest international stories of the day. With the world's unrelenting 24-hour news cycle, Newshour is the programme that cuts through the background noise and provides definitive, on-the-ground reporting and analysis of the biggest international stories of the day. Newshour delivers an hour of headlines, commentary and compelling reports from the BBC's team of corresponden ... (12:00 PM - 01:00 PM PT)
Act 3
Act 3 - The third stage of life. How will we make it the best stage of life? Planning, coping, thriving... (01:00 PM - 02:00 PM PT)
The Canadian Philosophy Show
Philosophical discussions presented by The VIU Philosophy Club and other Canadian students of philosophy, alumni, and authoritative members of the philosophy community. (02:00 PM - 03:00 PM PT)
VIU Meter (Monday Edition)
Catered to the eclectic ear, ranging from local to the international, a mix of indie rock, pop, hip-hop and electronic. Regularly hosted by the Music Collective and VIU students. Volunteer to join the music collective! (03:00 PM - 05:00 PM PT)
Folk Around & Find Out
Folk, Old-Timey, Bluegrass, and Newgrass. Hosted by Molly Blaze. (05:00 PM - 06:00 PM PT)
Words & Music
Behind every song, there's a story. Sad and crazy, hilarious or just...weird. Stories about the people who wrote, sang, played and produced the songs for you and me and the whole wide world. Rich Allen brings you these stories through his words, and the music that comes out of these stories. (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM PT)
Half-Hour Mixtape
Half-hour mixes between programs. We've planning to fill this time! (07:00 PM - 07:30 PM PT)
Half-Hour Mixtape
Half-hour mixes between programs. We've planning to fill this time! (07:30 PM - 08:00 PM PT)
Impending Loom
Acid jazz, beats 'n breaks, ska & reggae, punk & hip-hop, remixes, mashups, alt 80s - whatever it is we pull out of the blender, and we will never forget the funk! (08:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT)
Metal Mondays
(10:00 PM - 12:00 AM PT)
CHLY News:
We're hiring four Youth Producers for Canada Summer Jobs 2026
April 17, 2026
As a Youth Producer (previously known as Junior Producers) at CHLY, you
will be working within a broadcast facility that provides a community
service to its listeners. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks.
These tasks include but are not limited to, taking the lead in hosting our
Summer Radio Camp in July; filling in on the VIU Meter, our daily drive
time new music program; recordin ... more
We're hiring two Youth Reporters for Canada Summer Jobs 2026
April 17, 2026
As a Youth Reporter at CHLY, you will be working within a nonprofit
newsroom that provides local civic and community news to its listeners and
readers. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including, but not
limited to, researching news stories, interviewing sources, writing copy,
as well as recording and editing audio for our news updates. Youth
Reporters will also have an opportun ... more
BBC Newshour and other spring schedule changes
April 6, 2026
Listener you may have noticed some changes on our airwaves as of last April
1st with BBC Newshour now airing during our noon-hour Monday through
Friday. This follows our station having aired the program at 6AM since
November 2024. ... more
World Radio Day - Radio and Artificial Intelligence
February 11, 2026
Established by UNESCO, since 2011, February 13th has marked World Radio
Day, a day to celebrate what is still a powerful communication medium for
entertainment and dissemination of information. This year the event will
explore the intersection of radio and artificial intelligence (AI). ... more
World Radio Day: Radio and Artificial Intelligence
February 11, 2026
Established by UNESCO, since 2011, February 13th has marked World Radio
Day, a day to celebrate what is still a powerful communication medium for
entertainment and dissemination of information. This year the event will
explore the intersection of radio and artificial intelligence (AI). ... more