CKWV (Nanaimo, BC)

CKWV-FM, also referred to as "The Wave," is a radio station based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It transmits on the frequency of 102.3 FM and is part of Island Radio, which operates under the Jim Pattison Group.

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New report shows Nanaimo leads B.C. in trial delays

3 weeks ago | 1023thewave.com | Daryl Major

NANAIMO — Constantly bursting at the seams, Nanaimo’s provincial courthouse is leading in several unenviable categories. Results of a new semi-annual report by the Provincial Court of B.C. showed Nanaimo experiences the longest delays for cases to proceed to trial for adult criminal, family and small claims cases. Nanaimo had the longest trial wait times in 11 of 12 categories in the adult criminal, family and small claims divisions between Oct. 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025.
B.C. couple launches grueling ALS fundraising journey in Nanaimo

1 month ago | 1023thewave.com | Ian Holmes

NANAIMO — Competing in triathlons across the country won’t be easy, but a Vernon couple has motivation on their side. Mike Pearson, 63, and Donna Bartel, 59, start Trii’ing to End ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) on Sunday, May 11 at Nanaimo’s Westwood Lake Park. The devastating progressive, often fatal neurological disease affects brain and spinal cord nerve cells, leading to increasingly restrictive muscle control. ALS claimed the life of Pearson’s great uncle and Bartel’s mother.
‘Difficult fire to fight:’ substantial damage to storage property next to Nanaimo funeral home

1 month ago | 1023thewave.com | Alex Rawnsley

NANAIMO — A home used primarily as storage for a neighbouring business was badly burned by fire on Thursday. Smoke was seen coming from the property belonging to Sands Funeral Home, along Newcastle Ave., near Terminal Ave. just after 12 p.m. on May 8, with Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) quickly on scene. NFR assistant chief Troy Libbus said an explosion was heard when crews first arrived, along with heavy smoke coming from the building.
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

1 month ago | 1023thewave.com | Alex Rawnsley

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
Gabriola fire chief, district board chair ‘vigorously denies’ bullying & harassment allegations

1 month ago | 1023thewave.com | Alex Rawnsley

GABRIOLA ISLAND — High ranking members of the Island’s volunteer fire department and its governing board deny civil suit allegations of a hostile work environment and improper financial activities.
Nanaimo massage therapist accused of sexual misconduct

1 month ago | 1023thewave.com | Ian Holmes

NANAIMO — Interim orders apply to a local massage therapist in response to a complaint from a female client. The patient made the report to the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) on Wednesday, April 23 regarding the alleged conduct of Robert Paradis, a Nanaimo-based registered massage therapist. The CCHPBC Inquiry Committee implemented an extraordinary action leading to interim restrictive conditions on Paradis’ massage therapy services.
‘It’s been everything we hoped for:’ Nanaimo Infusion draws hundreds of visitors to mid-Island

1 month ago | 1023thewave.com | Alex Rawnsley

NANAIMO — Visitors from all over the United States and around the world have touched down in the Harbour City this weekend, the result of a viral video encouraging visitors to visit the Great White North. Sparked by a viral video in February, this weekend’s Nanaimo Infusion saw hundreds of primarily American tourists arrive and stay on the Island and experience some famous Canadian hospitality.
Potential scaled back Ravensong renovation to be discussed

1 month ago | 1023thewave.com | Daryl Major

NANAIMO — While ambitious plans to vastly expand Ravensong Aquatic Centre (RAC) appear to be history, a local committee will examine the facility’s future. Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board of directors voted on Tuesday, April 22 for the Oceanside Services Committee (OSC) to discuss the scope of potentially renovating the 30-year-old facility, with the status of a substantial conditional federal grant in limbo.
VIEx shift to September appears to be a hit

1 month ago | 1023thewave.com | Daryl Major

NANAIMO — Pushing back Nanaimo’s annual fair by a month has been a well-received move, according to a Vancouver Island Exhibition (VIEx) representative. Michelle Solloway, director of social media & advertising, said they’re excited to return with a Sept. 19-21, 2025 event at Beban Park Fairgrounds after switching to the same weekend last year.
Oceanside senior out $160,000 after multi-year crypto scam

1 month ago | 1023thewave.com | Daryl Major

PARKSVILLE — A local senior lost a considerable amount of money after falling victim to a convincing, and long-term cryptocurrency investment scam. The Parksville resident in his 70’s alerted Oceanside RCMP to the situation in late March, which began several years ago with a $2,000 payment made through a cryptocurrency machine in the community. Sgt.