25 Years of the Maple Sugar Festival in Nanaimo

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This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of a Nanaimo festival celebrating French language, culture, and food. The Maple Sugar Festival is celebrating its silver anniversary at the Beban Park Social Centre Friday through Sunday. The event is organized by the Association des Francophones de Nanaimo, Midcoast Morning spoke with Executive Director Camille Veron about the festival and the local francophone community.

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Disclosure: Host Joe Pugh is a member of L’Association des Francophones de Nanaimo.

Guests:

• Camille Veron — Executive Director, L’Association des Francophones de Nanaimo.

• Joshua Holloway — Performer, Maple Sugar Festival.

Program Team:

• Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

• Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

• Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

Podcast Photo:

• Maple Sugar Festival illustration (Provided).

Theme Music:

• Waste Management - First One

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