Man saved from drowning at Nanaimo River on Monday, BCSRA expects busier than average August

🎧 Get the Podcast right into your feed: Apple Podcasts / Google PlayIn this podcast:Two US boaters have been handed $1000 dollar fines for violating the Quarantine Act.A man was saved from drowning in the Nanaimo River yesterday, thanks to help from passersby, the Cranberry Volunteer Fire Department and Nanaimo Search and Rescue.The head of BC's Search and Rescue Association says his group has responded to 700 calls for help so far this year. Kelley recommends anyone planning outdoor activities in BC should take a look at a website called adventuresmart.ca for travel and safety tips.It appears Nanaimo city council is trying its best to steer clear of a controversy involving a downtown restaurant that has been handed fines for hosting outdoor music. Pirate Chips says it has received three, $100 dollar fines for hosting outdoor music on Fridays between 6 and 8 p.m.Written and reported by Lisa Cordasco, News Director for CHLY 101.7FM.Have a tip? Email: [email protected] us on social mediaTwitter: @lisacordasco / @chly1017FMFunded by Sustaining Donors and the Community Radio Fund of Canada and Heritage Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative. Sustain CHLY’s News Department for many years to come by signing up for a monthly Sustaining Donation.