Midcoast Morning

Midcoast Morning hears about events in Nanaimo and Parksville to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. Plus VIU instructor Sarah Lovegrove, Vice President of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association speaks about the day in the context of a backlash against harm reduction. 

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Photo: Sarah Lovegrove speaks at the 2024 International Overdose Awareness Day. By Joe Pugh.
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Creators and Guests

Host
Joe Pugh
Host and producer for Midcoast Morning, and is a journalist with CHLY 101.7FM's Nonprofit Newsroom Project.
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Guest
Dr. Mark Cachia
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Guest
Jamie Baird
Editor
Jesse Woodward
Executive Director / Executive Producer / Managing Editor at CHLY 101.7FM
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Guest
Sarah Lovegrove
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Guest
Shannon Witham

What is Midcoast Morning?

Typically running 28 minutes, Midcoast Morning covers local news and current affairs happening in Nanaimo and on the Salish Sea. Midcoast Morning largely focuses in on one big story per show, interviewing reporters about their stories, as well as those making news and those impacted by it. We also feature the curators and creators in our local arts and culture scene.

Midcoast Morning broadcasts and podcasts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning at 8:30 AM.

Tune in at www.chly.ca/listen or CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo and on the Salish Sea. Find the podcast at www.chly.ca/podcasts alongside other podcasts from our station.