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)
Music Without Borders
(07:00 AM - 08:00 AM PT)
New Music Spotlight
A focused look at new music releases and important re-releases. (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)
Harbinger Showcase
Weekly highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts including Alberta Advantage, The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & 55 more. (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)
The Sweet Spot
Endeavouring to bring you the best in small-band jazz each week. From Mose Allison to Zoot Sims, from Al Muirhead to Tony Wilson, the Sweet Spot covers the global jazz scene, including upcoming events on the island we call home. Tune in, turn on and bop out. (01:00 PM - 03:00 PM PT)
VIU Meter (Friday 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)
Half-Hour Mixtape
Half-hour mixes between programs. We've planning to fill this time! (05:00 PM - 05:30 PM PT)
Half-Hour Mixtape
Half-hour mixes between programs. We've planning to fill this time! (05:30 PM - 06:00 PM PT)
Groovin' with BBG
Hits and misses from the 50's, 60's (and some 70's) (06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT)
Road Poets
Contemporary folk, country, bluegrass and Americana
(08:00 PM - 09:00 PM PT)
Ashta Made You A Mixtape
(09:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT)
Blues at Night
(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