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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B.C. couple launches grueling ALS fundraising journey in Nanaimo

1 week 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.
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

1 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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.
‘Reduced fleet capacity:’ limited extra Nanaimo sailings planned over Easter long weekend

1 month ago | 1023thewave.com | Daryl Major

NANAIMO — Vessel availability will result in some extra crowded vessels in and out of the Harbour City this Easter long weekend. BC Ferries is indicating a reduced fleet capacity due to some annual maintenance originally scheduled over the winter, but which got pushed back as a result of engine issues with some ships in their fleet. Spokesperson Ceilidh Marlow told NanaimoNewsNOW the Queen of Surrey remains offline as a result.
‘Want some clarity:’ AAP’s headline local government discussions in Nanaimo

1 month ago | 1023thewave.com | Ian Holmes

NANAIMO — Coastal mayors and councillors have converged on the Vancouver Island Conference Centre with the hope of unified messaging eventually leading to B.C. government policy adjustments. Reps from over fifty municipalities and regional districts on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast and Haida Gwaii are in Nanaimo this weekend discussing and voting on proposed policy resolutions.