Mick Sweetman

5 mins S #1 Apr 24, 25

Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates speak to voters days before the election

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

6 mins S #1 Apr 24, 25

Comox Valley Regional District seeks input on new nature park

Three plots of land have been donated to the community through the Canadian Ecological Gifts Program, and the CVRD is turning to the public for feedback on how to manage it.

7 mins S #1 Apr 23, 25

Community members rally at Loudon Park, hoping to save the trees

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

11 mins S #1 Apr 22, 25

Exploring the pros and cons of strategic voting

The election is in its final stretch on Vancouver Island, and with the right side of the Canadian political spectrum mostly consolidated within one party, many progressive voters are calling for strategic voting.

5 mins S #1 Apr 17, 25

Queer Potluck creates space for chosen family this Easter

This Easter Sunday, Queer Centre Comox Valley is inviting people of all ages to gather with chosen family for a Queer Potluck at The Foundry in Courtenay.

9 mins S #1 Apr 16, 25

Spending time with the volunteers who flock to count brant geese

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

7 mins S #1 Apr 16, 25

Counting geese: Oceanside’s favourite feathered visitors

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

4 mins S #1 Apr 11, 25

Nanaimo–Ladysmith candidates officially declared in the riding

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

4 mins S #1 Apr 11, 25

Two upcoming candidate forums for voters in Nanaimo–Ladysmith

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

5 mins S #1 Apr 11, 25

Award winning Poetry Walk returns to Courtenay with a new interactive twist

National poetry month has sprung to a start in the Comox Valley, with the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association and Artful : The Poets joining together once again.

11 mins S #1 Apr 09, 25

Winners of inaugural Bop City Records Community Music Fund are ready to rock

The 2025 Bop City Records Community Music Fund has been granted to two winners, local punk rock band Mean Bikini and local musician and guitar teacher Sebastian Robles.

5 mins S #1 Apr 07, 25

VIU students to vote on adding a new fee for a proposed student-owned building

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

5 mins S #1 Apr 03, 25

Election 2025 – Knock-knock-knockin’ on Courtenay–Alberni’s doors

The 45th federal general election is in full swing across Canada, leading up to election day on Monday April 28th. This week CHLY and CVOX reached out to candidates from the Courtenay–Alberni riding for their thoughts going into the election.

4 mins S #1 Mar 28, 25

Candidates excited to start campaigning in North Island—Powell River

The writ dropped on Sunday, March 23rd, launching Canada into its next federal election period, ending the anticipation for local party candidates in North Island—Powell River.

5 mins S #1 Mar 27, 25

Student-led program helped fight food insecurity at VIU

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

7 mins S #1 Mar 27, 25

VIU Students’ Union starts campaign to bring back 24-7 library hours

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

4 mins S #1 Mar 26, 25

Risebridge to make sure no child goes without a birthday celebration

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

5 mins S #1 Mar 26, 25

Comox Valley’s Liam Mackenzie gets first start in Major League Soccer

Local Comox Valley athlete Liam Mackenzie made his Whitecaps debut with his first start for the Vancouver Major League Soccer team on Saturday, March 22nd. 

6 mins S #1 Mar 21, 25

Record store gives back with community music fund

Kip and Karen, spouses and co-owners of Bop City Records in Courtenay, are launching a brand new community music fund to support the local music scene.

5 mins S #1 Mar 21, 25

From celebration to theft: a buzzy week for a local food forest

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.