Who hosts Local News Update?

Local News Update is hosted by CHLY 101.7FM. They have published 504 episodes. The show covers news, with an arts focus.

What has Local News Update covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Advance polls open this Wednesday and next", "A spooky spectacular: Nanaimo group celebrates five years of giving back to the community", and "For the love of the game: local soccer club builds community in the heart of Harewood". The latest went out on 7 Oct 2026 and ran about 3 minutes. These are from season 2026. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Local News Update publish?

Local News Update publishes most weekdays, a median of 1 day between episodes. Episodes average about 5 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 504 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Local News Update?

For Local News Update, Booking Probability sits at 38/100, Listen Score at 38/100, and the guest bar is around 87/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch Local News Update?

Local News Update covers local news, local government, community, environment, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Local News Update

Hosted by CHLY 101.7FM · news · EN · 504 episodes

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Local civic and community news updates from our broadcast community and beyond. Serving Nanaimo and the Salish Sea region. News for Nanaimo, Lantzville, Ladysmith, Gabriola Island, Denman Island, Hornby Island, Parksville, Qualicum (Oceanside), Courtenay, Cumberland, Comox (Comox Valley). We can also be heard in Sechelt and the Southern Sunshine Coast.Get more news at chly.ca/news along with longer form stories at chly.ca/midcoastmorning.

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What is Local News Update?

Local News Update is a news podcast hosted by CHLY 101.7FM, with 504 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 87.

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Local News Update
Advance polls open this Wednesday and next
Oct 6, 20263 minS2026
With local elections happening across BC, Saturday October 17th, the City of Nanaimo has set up advance polls giving eligible voters the opportunity to lock in their votes early. Creators & Guests Sheila Gurrie - Guest Luis Zablah - Host Photo: An elderly woman walks up the ramp at Beban Park’s Social Centre, at 2300 Bowen Road. (Photo by Jesse Woodward / CHLY 101.7FM) Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning . ★ Support this podcast ★
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Local News Update
A spooky spectacular: Nanaimo group celebrates five years of giving back to the community
Oct 6, 20265 minS2026
A local society is celebrating five years working to decrease clothing waste and to make the cost of Halloween a little less spooky. Photo: Armet said as they grow every year, the amount of costumes they are able to collect and donate, grows as well. (Lauryn Mackenzie/ CHLY 101.7FM) Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning . ★ Support this podcast ★
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For the love of the game: local soccer club builds community in the heart of Harewood
Oct 2, 20267 minS2026
Semiu Oyolola can see the positive impacts soccer has in Nanaimo. As a former soccer player, or football player as he says, he knew the importance of kids being able to access sports. Photo Credit: Nanaimo City FC / Luis Alexander . Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning . ★ Support this podcast ★
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A referendum for eligible RDN voters with Carmichael Road Watermain Replacement Project
Sep 30, 20264 minS2026
The Regional District of Nanaimo is holding a referendum to authorize borrowing to replace a water main that’s failed twice in the last decade. Creators & Guests Luis Zablah - Host Rocky Chowdhury - Guest Photo: The Watermain failed in 2019, and then again in 2025, 30 metres down the line. Each incident caused severe road damage as pressurized water burst below Carmichael Road. (Photo provided / Regional District of Nanaimo) Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning . ★ Support this podcast ★
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Local News Update
Inaugural Monster Marmot Trail Run draws more than 200 participants
Sep 29, 20265 minS2026
More than 200 people took part in the inaugural Monster Marmot Trail Run at Mount Washington on Sunday morning, with the event raising money for the Marmot Recovery Foundation. Creators & Guests Nick Thornton - Guest Jeannie Lin - Host Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning . Take our local elections survey to help inform our coverage this fall of 2026. Take the survey at www.chly.ca/elections-survey ★ Support this podcast ★
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Sarah Lovegrove

Vancouver Island University

7 Potatoes

Central Vancouver Island Japanese Canadian Society

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Local News Update

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Local News Update?

About the host

Recent episodes

Advance polls open this Wednesday and next

A spooky spectacular: Nanaimo group celebrates five years of giving back to the community

For the love of the game: local soccer club builds community in the heart of Harewood

A referendum for eligible RDN voters with Carmichael Road Watermain Replacement Project

Inaugural Monster Marmot Trail Run draws more than 200 participants

Guest Appearances

Sarah Lovegrove

7 Potatoes

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Local News Update

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Local News Update?

About the host

Recent episodes

Advance polls open this Wednesday and next

A spooky spectacular: Nanaimo group celebrates five years of giving back to the community

For the love of the game: local soccer club builds community in the heart of Harewood

A referendum for eligible RDN voters with Carmichael Road Watermain Replacement Project

Inaugural Monster Marmot Trail Run draws more than 200 participants

Guest Appearances

Sarah Lovegrove

7 Potatoes

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Local News Update for

Podcasts like Local News Update

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.