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

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

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Posts tagged Dr. Lawrence Winkler

Longtime Nanaimo resident looking to leave legacy near shore of Westwood Lake

Dr. Lawrence Winkler has consolidated more than eight acres of land close to the shoreline of Westwood Lake with plans to create a Japanese Garden for the public to enjoy.

City of NanaimoJoe PughOctober 28, 2026Joe Pugh, Dr. Lawrence Winkler, City of Nanaimo, Westwood Lake