Weekday Daytime Schedule

Monday

6:00 AM to 7:00 AM BBC Newshour* — Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events from the BBC World Service.

7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Celt in a Twist* — Bingeable Celtic with a new mix each week.

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Rabble Radio* — Breaks down the news of the day from a progressive lens. Repeat broadcast.

8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Midcoast Morning — Local news, current affairs, and community news from Nanaimo and the Salish Sea region.

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Democracy Now — International news covering politics, environment and human interest through an independent non-corporate lens.

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Viewpoints — A news magazine produced by the Community Radio Fund of Canada in partnership with Local Journalism Initiative-funded stations across Canada.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM !earshot Daily* — A daily indie music mix of selections from the earshot eDDs.

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM What’s Next? — Nostalgic music with stories and reflections of 'days gone by'.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Canadian Philosophy Show — Philosophical discussions presented by the VIU Philosophy Club.

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Act 3 — Act 3! The third stage of life. How will we make it the best stage of life? Planning, coping, thriving.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM People First Radio — People, the society, and issues related to health and wellness. Rebroadcast.

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM The VIU Meter — Catered to the eclectic ear, ranging from local to the international, a mix of indie rock, pop, hip-hop and electronic.

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Canqueer* — A weekly LGBTQ2S+ program which looks at issues in the community.

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Blue Monday — Bringing the stories of the music that made jazz, and in turn made the music we listen to today.

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Impending Loom — Acid jazz, varied musical selections, and banter.

10:00 PM to 12:00 AM Metal Mondays — Loud metal music.

Tuesday

6:00 AM to 7:00 AM BBC Newshour* — Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events from the BBC World Service.

7:00 AM to 8:30 AM Freedom Principal* — Featuring the newest releases of the African Diaspora, this program sees acoustic ensemble music as a developing world jazz incorporating styles and rhythms which draw from indigenous sources. 

8:30 AM to 9:00 AM New Music Spotlight — Deep dives into new releases submitted to our music library.

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Democracy Now* — International news covering politics, environment and human interest through an independent non-corporate lens.

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Fit to Eat* — A show about the delicious complexities around food and its production and journey to our plates.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM !earshot Daily* — A daily indie music mix of selections from the earshot eDDs.

11:00 AM to 11:30 PM Terra Informa* — A weekly environmental news program covering issues from across Canada & around the world.

11:30 PM to 12:00 PM WINGS* — The Women’s International News Gathering Service. A weekly radio news and current affairs program by and about women around the world.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Risebridge — Helping the community stay connected and empowered while enjoying some new-age and 90s throwbacks of hip-hop, rap, R&B, and dance tracks.

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Amadeus & Friends — Music of the classical era, particularly W.A. Mozart.

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM The VIU Meter — Catered to the eclectic ear, ranging from local to the international, a mix of indie rock, pop, hip-hop and electronic.

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Fever 1017 — Soul, Funk, R&B, and Japanese City-Pop.

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Girling So Groovie — The only show dedicated to the women who rock and the people who love them!

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Harbour City Beat — Selection gleaned from over 20 years of local music.

10:00 PM to 12:00 AM B-Sides & Other Treats — B-Sides from bands you've heard of and bands you've never heard of.

Wednesday

6:00 AM to 7:00 AM BBC Newshour* — Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events from the BBC World Service.

7:00 AM to 8:00 AM World Beat Canada* — An exciting one-hour, weekly global music alternative to jukebox radio!

8:00 AM to 8:00 AM Truth Before Reconciliation* — Offers a variety of knowledgeable perspectives on both current and historical context of Indigenous truths throughout Canada.

8:30 AM to 9:00 AM Midcoast Morning — Local news, current affairs, and community news from Nanaimo and the Salish Sea region.

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Democracy Now* — International news covering politics, environment and human interest through an independent non-corporate lens.

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Variations — Special programing that varies week to week. Sometimes content is produced by Vancouver Island University faculty or students. Sometimes it’s from another source.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM !earshot Daily* — A daily indie music mix of selections from the earshot eDDs.

11:00 PM to 12:00 PM Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio — Ukrainian arts, culture and news from the diaspora and Ukraine.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Routes & Branches & Beyond* — A weekly excursion, starting from Celtic music and moving beyond geographically, stylistically and culturally.

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Wellness Wednesday — A collective of different voices and viewpoints to inspire, entertain and inform on a variety of topics all related to achieving or maintaining wellness.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Alternative Radio* — Public affairs, news and views often ignored in corporate media.

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM The VIU Meter — Catered to the eclectic ear, ranging from local to the international, a mix of indie rock, pop, hip-hop and electronic.

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Free Trampoline — Mix of rock, pop, techno, hip hop and alt-country.

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Queerly Beloved — Music and local interviews in the queer community. For the LGBTQ2S+ and their allies.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM A Sense of Justice — Local politics, social issues, music and occasional interviews.

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM In The Red — The best rock of all ages with a heavy focus on Canadian music.

10:00 PM to 11:00 PM Thrash Can — Featuring fast, heavy and low-tuned thrash metal tracks and more with an emphasis on supporting and promoting upcoming metal bands.

11:00 PM to 12:00 AM Deep Threes* — Music beyond boundaries for a digital world.

Thursday

6:00 AM to 7:00 AM BBC Newshour* — Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events from the BBC World Service.

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM The Morning Fog — Two hours of jazz, blues and roots music to start your Thursday.

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Democracy Now* — International news covering politics, environment and human interest through an independent non-corporate lens.

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM New Music Spotlight — Deep dives into new releases submitted to our music library.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Earshot Daily* — Daily selections from the !earshot eDDs.

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Your Money — A show to discuss all aspects of money, how it works, with local music selections.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM People First Radio — People, the society, and issues related to health and wellness.

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Radio Ecoshock* — Radio Ecoshock offers a variety of environmental news, and features.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM A Sound Constitution — Evidence-based community health facts, discussion and interviews.

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM VIU Meter — Catered to the eclectic ear, ranging from local to the international, a mix of indie rock, pop, hip-hop and electronic.

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Under the Fringe — A show about body positivity, burlesque and local arts/artists.

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Undead Air — A music show for everyone, Undead Air is a weekly mix tape of modern music.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuning Fork — Food and farm talk focused on local farmers, permaculture, and more.

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM AndFriends Radio — Disco remixed and groovy.

10:00 PM to 12:00 AM Controlled Chaos — White noise is audio chaos. Music is the highest level of Controlled Chaos. Mostly Canadian, mostly new, all genres.

Friday

6:00 AM to 7:00 AM BBC Newshour* — Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events from the BBC World Service.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Music without Borders — An eclectic mix of music from around the world.

8:00 PM to 8:30 PM Words & Culture — Weaves conversations with Indigenous language and knowledge keepers together with music by Indigenous artists.

8:30 AM to 9:00 AM Midcoast Morning — Local news, current affairs, and community news from Nanaimo and the Salish Sea region.

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Democracy Now* — International news covering politics, environment and human interest through an independent non-corporate lens.

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Climate 911 — Environmental talk through a local lens.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Earshot Daily — Daily selections from the !earshot eDDs.

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM WorldVIU Radio — International Music and discussion with world travelling students.

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Jazz Boulevard — A weekly award-winning syndicated radio show produced in jazzy Montreal, Quebec.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Indigenous Echos — Exploring the relationship between language and culture. Season two will return in 2025.

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM VIU Meter — Catered to the eclectic ear, ranging from local to the international, a mix of indie rock, pop, hip-hop and electronic.

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Listless Lounge — Listless Lounge is a source of low-energy, lo-fi beats, with conversations and segments focusing on mindful connections.

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Groovin’ with BBG — How radio used to be ! Hits and misses from the 50s, 60s (and some 70s).

8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Road Poets Radio — Contemporary folk, country, bluegrass and Americana.

9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Ashta Made You A Mixtape — A curated music show.

10:00 PM to 12:00 AM Blues at Night — Blues and blues-based music with a focus on local artists. At night.

Weekend Daytime Schedule

Saturday

6:00 AM to 8:00 AM Mundofonias* — Mundofonías travels around the world to bring you the best music, always based on independence, curiosity and passion. Without prejudices, without borders.

8:00 AM to 8:30 AM Canadaland* — Irreverent media criticism and more from Jesse Brown and Co.

9:00 AM to 9:30 AM Orange Bench Radio — Commentary about community health issues with special guests, and community resources and strategies to live a healthier happier life.

9:30 AM to 10:00 AM Rabble Radio* — Breaks down the news of the day from a progressive lens.

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM The Sweet Spot — The very best in small-band jazz. Blue notes all the way down.

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM !Earshot20 — A countdown of the national top 20 new albums played on campus-community radio stations across Canada.

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Restless Radio — Lovingly curated music playlists ranging from folk and alternative jams to occasional electronic jellies.

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM The Golden Hour — A mix of rock, psychedelia, and more.

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Party Platter — The best independent pop.

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Locals Only — Local independent rock, pop, and more.

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM The Cheese & Crackers Show — A delicious spread of indie, alt-country and americana with new release highlights. 

9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sex.FM — Music for seduction.

10:00 PM to 12:00 AM Groove Concept Radio* — A melting pot of musical genres: Nu Jazz, R&B, Soul & Left-Field.

Sunday

6:00 AM to 7:00 AM Overnights — Selections from the music library, chosen by CHLY staff and volunteers.

7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Road Poets Radio — Contemporary folk, country, bluegrass and Americana. Repeat broadcast.

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Modern Jazz Today — Features contemporary jazz and its ever-evolving landscape.

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Blues Before Breakfast — Blues and blues-based music with a focus on local artists. In the Morning.

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Songwriters’ Circle — The art of songwriting with a strong focus on Nanaimo and area.

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Apna Sur Sangeet — Music, and community news and information for Nanaimo’s Punjabi-speaking community.

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Doug Cox’s Random Play* — A musician's record collection on random play.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wittster’s Surprise — Surprise mixes from our resident Wittster.

8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Julian Taylor’s Jukebox* — Americana, Funk, Soul and Rock.

11:00 PM to 12:00 AM Elevator Club — A unique blend of old and new easy-listening music featuring lush instrumentals, and soothing vocals with a sprinkling of soft jazz.

Weekday-Weekend Overnights Schedule

Monday

12:00 AM to 1:00 AM Elevator Club — A unique blend of old and new easy-listening music featuring lush instrumentals, and soothing vocals with a sprinkling of soft jazz.

1:00 AM to 3:00 AM Mundofonias* — Mundofonías travels around the world to bring you the best music, always based on independence, curiosity and passion. Without prejudices, without borders.

1:00 AM to 6:00 AM Overnights — Selections from the music library, chosen by CHLY staff and volunteers.

Tuesday

12:00 AM to 1:00 AM The Boss - Late night dancehall and reggae-infused music.

1:00 AM to 6:00 AM Overnights — Selections from the music library, chosen by CHLY staff and volunteers.

Wednesday

12:00 AM to 6:00 AM Overnights — Selections from the music library, chosen by CHLY staff and volunteers.

Thursday

12:00 AM to 6:00 AM Overnights — Selections from the music library, chosen by CHLY staff and volunteers.

Friday

12:00 AM to 6:00 AM Overnights — Selections from the music library, chosen by CHLY staff and volunteers.

Saturday

12:00 AM to 2:00 AM Dance Fever — Late-night electronic dance music.

2:00 AM to 6:00 AM Overnights — Selections from the music library, chosen by CHLY staff and volunteers.

Sunday

12:00 AM to 1:00 AM Lauren Schark — More late-night electronic dance music.

1:00 AM to 3:00 AM Backspin — French electronic dance music.

3:00 AM to 6:00 AM Overnights — Selections from the music library, chosen by CHLY staff and volunteers.

On Hiatus

Rebel Music International — A global mix of roots reggae, cumbia, hip-hop and more. Aired Thursdays at 5 PM.

The Late Shift — Chill out mixes and social chatter on Nanaimo’s club scene. Aired Sundays at 10 PM.

The Kinetic Flow — Old school, new school, underground and independent hip-hop. Aired Thursdays at 10 PM.

Recently Retired Programs

A non-exhaustive list of retired programs.

Sweet & Sour Variety Hour - A sweet and sour mix of interviews, news, music, live recordings, vinyl recordings, telephone call-ins, and segments presented by community members. Aired Wednesdays at 8 AM. Host Ashta moved on to Ashta Made You a Mixtape.

Latin Waves* - Moving forward building healthy communities and positive change. Aired Thursdays at 10 AM.

Indie Beat* - Featuring the best indie Western Canadian music and conversations with the artists who create it! Aired Fridays at 11 AM.

Handi-Link* - Handi-Link focuses on disability issues. Host Cam Wells compares similarities and differences between disabled and able-bodied life and talks to those from the disabled community. Aired Saturdays at 9:30 AM and rebroadcast on Mondays at 8:30 AM.

Folk Roots Radio* - New releases and interviews with folk, roots, Canadiana, Americana, singer-songwriter and blues artists. Aired Fridays at 11 AM

Oops, I (Blank) — Indie music selections relating to the mistakes you make in life. Aired Mondays at 6 PM.

White Light Radio — An eclectic mix of sounds old and new, local and far-flung. Old-timey folk and bluegrass, obscure and classic rock sounds, 70s African jams, space jazz, modern creative sounds, highbrow, lowbrow, and all brows in between. Aired Mondays at 6 PM.