Midcoast Morning

Monday / Wednesday / Friday at 8:30 A.M.

Running 28 minutes, Midcoast Morning covers local news and current affairs happening in Nanaimo and on the Salish Sea. Midcoast Morning 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 every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning at 8:30 A.M.. The podcast edition releases at the same time.

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Mid Coast Morning is made by

Lauryn Mackenzie — Host and Producer.
Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.
Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.
And other contributors in our news department.

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Posts in CCAA

VIU to host Canada's top college basketball teams with CCAA National Championship

VIU to host Canada's top college basketball teams with CCAA National Championship

The best men’s college basketball teams in the country will gather in Nanaimo next week, as VIU plays host to the CCAA national championships…

CCAA, Sports, VIUJoe PughMarch 13, 2026