Nanaimo RCMP target theft at Port Place Mall 

Nanaimo RCMP made 20 arrests during a two-day project targeting theft at Port Place Mall.

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SCRD touts progress on Halfmoon Bay Community Hall construction

The Sunshine Coast Regional District is pleased to see construction of a new community hall for Halfmoon Bay is moving ahead on schedule.

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Wylie Henderson

News Director

Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

Justin Baumgardner

Reporter

Justin is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia. He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has shows on 95.7 Coast FM, and the weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM. When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

Sage Daniels

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Sage is a news reporter based in Campbell River, B.C. He went to college for Radio Broadcasting in Toronto, where he worked in his college news room. When Sage isn't in his office, he's likely in the bush or playing his bass guitar. You can reach Sage at (250) 286-4997 or [email protected].

Tyler Hay

Reporter

Tyler has been back and forth between Vancouver Island and Alberta during his career in journalism. He first joined Vista Radio in Lethbridge, Alberta after working as an editor in Ladysmith and Parksville. Now he is back on the Island to settle and is based out of Nanaimo writing about local politics. When not writing, he is busy sailing, riding motorcycles and fixing things in his shop.

Nathan Maley

Reporter

Born and raised in Nanaimo, Nathan is passionate about sharing local stories with the communities where he grew up. When he’s not working, he can often be found on the court playing ball hockey, spending time with friends and family, or relaxing with a good movie.

Scott Penfold

Reporter

Scott is a veteran radio broadcaster with more than 20 years of experience behind the microphone. Scott has brought his passion for music, entertainment and storytelling to listeners in major Canadian markets, including Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa. Known for his dynamic on-air presence and strong audience connections, he continues to deliver broadcasts marked by energy, insight and authenticity.

Emily Joveski

Provincial Reporter

Emily is the provincial news reporter for Vista Radio, based in Victoria, B.C. She has worked in radio for more than a decade, and was previously on the airwaves as a broadcaster for The Canadian Press in Toronto.

Community

Point-in-time count shows homelessness growing in Sechelt and Gibsons

A total of 129 people were reported as experiencing homelessness in Sechelt and Gibsons in the latest point-in-time count.

Gibsons, Bowen Island mayors urge province to hold independent review of B.C. Ferries 

Municipalities on the Sunshine Coast want the province to intervene and hold BC Ferries accountable for unreliable service.

Gibsons mayor, local parents concerned about upcoming YMCA program closures 

Sunshine Coast community expresses concern over the closure of close to 20 childcare spaces at YMCA.

Staffing issues prompting childcare closures in Sunshine Coast

Some families on the Sunshine Coast will need to make new childcare arrangements starting next month. The B.C. government says...

United Way expands after-school programs on Vancouver Island

United Way is expanding its School’s Out program to help kids in more communities have a healthy meal and access to after school programming. 

NDHF’s second Sun’s Out Fun’s Out raffle looking to support NRGH’s maternity unit

A summer 50/50 raffle is looking to help Mid-Island newborn babies and their parents by upgrading existing equipment. 

Two Vancouver Island residents receive Order of BC award

Fifteen residents of BC have been selected to receive the Order of BC award next month.
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Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools to run for Terry Fox Foundation 

Students and staff at Nanaimo-Ladysmith public school will honour the anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope this week with a marathon-style run from Ladysmith to Lantzville.

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