Jesse Woodward
@woodward.chly.ca
Executive Director/Host/Producer at @chly1017fm in Nanaimo. Audio Editor at Politicoast. He/him/they/them. Millennial and anti-dystopian. Posting on the Salish Sea from the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw. 🚲📻🎧📷
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Gross.
"Chicago teen whose father was detained by ICE while she fought cancer dies" www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/14/c...
Chicago teen whose father was detained by ICE while she fought cancer dies
The Torres family story came to public attention after the teen’s father was detained at a Home Depot in Niles.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Gross.
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UPDATE: after four hours of hearing from the public last night, it got past midnight, and council decided to delay their vote until the end of February.
because when you’ve been waiting 19 years to build a school, what’s another two weeks?
because when you’ve been waiting 19 years to build a school, what’s another two weeks?
Tonight, Vancouver council will have a public hearing for a school 19 years in the making
There's some community opposition to the project — but there's also the bigger question of why it takes the provincial and municipal governments 19 years to approve a single school
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
There's some community opposition to the project — but there's also the bigger question of why it takes the provincial and municipal governments 19 years to approve a single school
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
UPDATE: after four hours of hearing from the public last night, it got past midnight, and council decided to delay their vote until the end of February.
because when you’ve been waiting 19 years to build a school, what’s another two weeks?
because when you’ve been waiting 19 years to build a school, what’s another two weeks?
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Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Maryland health officials warn providers about an upsurge in mumps cases
Maryland health officials are warning about an uptick in cases of mumps.
www.thebanner.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
New book club book. A Brief History of Seven Killings.
February 15, 2026 at 1:42 AM
New book club book. A Brief History of Seven Killings.
It’s mid February on Vancouver Island. 🏝️
February 15, 2026 at 1:40 AM
It’s mid February on Vancouver Island. 🏝️
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THis is actually a really good illustration of why LLMs are just...kind of not that good at a lot of the things they're sold as being good at: The thing doesn't fucking understand or know what the question is, it's doing pattern recognition and that breaks down on a long enough timescale.
February 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM
THis is actually a really good illustration of why LLMs are just...kind of not that good at a lot of the things they're sold as being good at: The thing doesn't fucking understand or know what the question is, it's doing pattern recognition and that breaks down on a long enough timescale.
What a story!
February 14, 2026 at 7:11 PM
What a story!
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there's fierce competition, but this is one of the most stomach-turning things I've read in some time
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
there's fierce competition, but this is one of the most stomach-turning things I've read in some time
"Disinformation experts told CBC News that intentionally spreading false information, especially in the wake of tragedies like mass shootings, can not only harm victims, but also further marginalize already vulnerable groups and contribute to polarization."
This X account looked like it belonged to the Tumbler Ridge shooter. It was a hoax | CBC News
A social media account that some initially believed belonged to the Tumbler Ridge shooter turned out to be a fraud — and even briefly fooled a prominent non-profit organization. Disinformation researc...
www.cbc.ca
February 13, 2026 at 8:40 PM
"Disinformation experts told CBC News that intentionally spreading false information, especially in the wake of tragedies like mass shootings, can not only harm victims, but also further marginalize already vulnerable groups and contribute to polarization."
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The Tumbler Ridge PAC is raising funds to support families affected by this week's tragedy. As of posting, they're 86% towards their goal of $600k.
Donate to Supporting families affected in Tumbler Ridge, organized by Tumbler Ridge PAC
Supporting Families Impacted by the Recent Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge
… Tumbler Ridge PAC needs your support for Supporting families affected in Tumbler Ridge
www.gofundme.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:21 PM
The Tumbler Ridge PAC is raising funds to support families affected by this week's tragedy. As of posting, they're 86% towards their goal of $600k.
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Today is World Radio Day, and we're exploring the intersection of radio and AI internally, and with our listeners.
Q: What is one thing you don't understand about AI? Is there anything you think you might be misunderstanding?
Q: What is one thing you don't understand about AI? Is there anything you think you might be misunderstanding?
World Radio Day: Radio and Artificial Intelligence — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.
Established by UNESCO, since 2011, February 13th has marked World Radio Day, a day to celebrate what is still a powerful communication medium for entertainment and dissemination of information. This y...
www.chly.ca
February 13, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Today is World Radio Day, and we're exploring the intersection of radio and AI internally, and with our listeners.
Q: What is one thing you don't understand about AI? Is there anything you think you might be misunderstanding?
Q: What is one thing you don't understand about AI? Is there anything you think you might be misunderstanding?
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Nanaimo celebrates trio for decades of contribution to city's culture and heritage.
Listen—or read more—at www.chly.ca/news in #Nanaimo.
CHLY 101.7FM, listener supported on the Salish Sea.
Listen—or read more—at www.chly.ca/news in #Nanaimo.
CHLY 101.7FM, listener supported on the Salish Sea.
Nanaimo celebrates trio for decades of contribution to city's culture and heritage
Decades of Contributions to Nanaimo’s history, theatre, and music scenes...
www.chly.ca
February 13, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Nanaimo celebrates trio for decades of contribution to city's culture and heritage.
Listen—or read more—at www.chly.ca/news in #Nanaimo.
CHLY 101.7FM, listener supported on the Salish Sea.
Listen—or read more—at www.chly.ca/news in #Nanaimo.
CHLY 101.7FM, listener supported on the Salish Sea.
On a personal level, I tend to be not too bad at this. I'm at the point where I turn off content produced with an AI voice.
Engaging with the themes of World Radio Day this year:
Q: Can you recognize an AI-generated voice?
#worldradioday #unesco #communityradio #ncraanrec
Q: Can you recognize an AI-generated voice?
#worldradioday #unesco #communityradio #ncraanrec
World Radio Day - Radio and Artificial Intelligence — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.
Established by UNESCO, since 2011, February 13th has marked World Radio Day, a day to celebrate what is still a powerful communication medium for entertainment and dissemination of information. This y...
www.chly.ca
February 13, 2026 at 3:39 AM
On a personal level, I tend to be not too bad at this. I'm at the point where I turn off content produced with an AI voice.
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While we're not putting on any special events for this round of the winter round of GoByBike, we're encouraging cyclists in the Nanaimo region to get out and ride to work, to school, or to run their errands.
The weather is mild, and winter riding is very possible around here. See you on your bike?
The weather is mild, and winter riding is very possible around here. See you on your bike?
Winter GoByBike 2026 — Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition
The Winter GoByBike for 2026 starts Saturday February 14th and runs until February 20th! While the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition is not organizing any special events for the event, we very much enco...
www.cycleinnanaimo.ca
February 13, 2026 at 12:56 AM
While we're not putting on any special events for this round of the winter round of GoByBike, we're encouraging cyclists in the Nanaimo region to get out and ride to work, to school, or to run their errands.
The weather is mild, and winter riding is very possible around here. See you on your bike?
The weather is mild, and winter riding is very possible around here. See you on your bike?
Something I've been wondering about a lot at the station for the last few years.
Tomorrow marks World Radio Day, an event founded in 2011 by UNESCO. This year's theme is the intersection of radio and AI.
We're inviting our listeners and readers to engage with us on the topic throughout the year.
#worldradioday #unesco #communityradio #ncraanrec
We're inviting our listeners and readers to engage with us on the topic throughout the year.
#worldradioday #unesco #communityradio #ncraanrec
World Radio Day - Radio and Artificial Intelligence — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.
Established by UNESCO, since 2011, February 13th has marked World Radio Day, a day to celebrate what is still a powerful communication medium for entertainment and dissemination of information. This y...
www.chly.ca
February 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Something I've been wondering about a lot at the station for the last few years.
Tomorrow marks World Radio Day, first organized by UNESCO in 2011. Working in non-profit community radio, and being a
"recovering" graphic designer, I still get to put those old design skills to use. It's a handy skill.
It's a pleasure to be able to appreciate your old work, even if its simple.
"recovering" graphic designer, I still get to put those old design skills to use. It's a handy skill.
It's a pleasure to be able to appreciate your old work, even if its simple.
February 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Tomorrow marks World Radio Day, first organized by UNESCO in 2011. Working in non-profit community radio, and being a
"recovering" graphic designer, I still get to put those old design skills to use. It's a handy skill.
It's a pleasure to be able to appreciate your old work, even if its simple.
"recovering" graphic designer, I still get to put those old design skills to use. It's a handy skill.
It's a pleasure to be able to appreciate your old work, even if its simple.
I fear the culture war fallout of the shooting in Tumbler Ridge. There is far too much desire to "other" innocent people who just happen to be transgender, or suffer from troubles with their mental health.
February 11, 2026 at 10:13 PM
I fear the culture war fallout of the shooting in Tumbler Ridge. There is far too much desire to "other" innocent people who just happen to be transgender, or suffer from troubles with their mental health.
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Tl;dr = too long; didn't read so
Ai;dr = AI; didn't read
Ai;dr = AI; didn't read
February 11, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Tl;dr = too long; didn't read so
Ai;dr = AI; didn't read
Ai;dr = AI; didn't read
Anybody ever develop a professional development plan for a journalist? A grant we have received approval for wants us to create one for developing the talents of someone still in their early career.
February 11, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Anybody ever develop a professional development plan for a journalist? A grant we have received approval for wants us to create one for developing the talents of someone still in their early career.
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Do you have an emergency radio at home? If CHLY 101.7FM was to distribute them, would you want one?
We're looking at project grants to support local emergency preparedness on the Salish Sea in our broadcast range.
Photo: Emergency Radio (James Case's/CC BY 2.0)
We're looking at project grants to support local emergency preparedness on the Salish Sea in our broadcast range.
Photo: Emergency Radio (James Case's/CC BY 2.0)
February 6, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Do you have an emergency radio at home? If CHLY 101.7FM was to distribute them, would you want one?
We're looking at project grants to support local emergency preparedness on the Salish Sea in our broadcast range.
Photo: Emergency Radio (James Case's/CC BY 2.0)
We're looking at project grants to support local emergency preparedness on the Salish Sea in our broadcast range.
Photo: Emergency Radio (James Case's/CC BY 2.0)
We are still hiring a journalist at CHLY 101.7TM.
Our non-profit station with a growing newsroom is hiring in the Comox Valley of Vancouver Island! Contract is for a year, with potential for renewal.
Pay is a living wage for the island. More details on our website.
Pay is a living wage for the island. More details on our website.
We're hiring an LJI Journalist for the Comox Valley — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.
CHLY is seeking a motivated and dynamic reporter with a solid foundation in journalism to work in its Nonprofit Newsroom to cover local news in the Comox Valley, and northern Oceanside area.
www.chly.ca
February 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
We are still hiring a journalist at CHLY 101.7TM.
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Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources (Canada)
Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources - Canada News
The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried that more of their patients are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice — and getting answers that put them in danger.
www.castanet.net
February 10, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources (Canada)
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I dream of having enough stability in our culture that anyone who wants to can pursue the arts, but the meaning comes from that pursuit, from translating human experiences through skills acquired over time. Art is labor, but it isn't just some commodity that can be pulped and reconstituted.
February 6, 2026 at 5:39 PM
I dream of having enough stability in our culture that anyone who wants to can pursue the arts, but the meaning comes from that pursuit, from translating human experiences through skills acquired over time. Art is labor, but it isn't just some commodity that can be pulped and reconstituted.
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Every instance of "AI democratizes the arts, you're classist and ableist and a gatekeeper for trying to stop it" is a slap in the face to the literally centuries of poor, disabled people making art on the margins and a crass lie in service of a machine that strips down and regurgitates dreams
February 6, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Every instance of "AI democratizes the arts, you're classist and ableist and a gatekeeper for trying to stop it" is a slap in the face to the literally centuries of poor, disabled people making art on the margins and a crass lie in service of a machine that strips down and regurgitates dreams