The inaugural launch of Mid Coast Morning, CHLY 101.7 FM’s new weekly current affairs show airing every Saturday morning at 9 A.M. In our first episode host Mick Sweetman speaks with Shannon McDonald, Acting Chief Medical Officer for the First Nations Health Authority, on why COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting First Nations. He also spoke with Nanaimo City Councillor Don Bonner on the upcoming Front Street bike lane project, as well as Hub City Cycle’s Nico Damiani on what this and other bike lanes will mean for cyclists in Nanaimo. Also in this episode, Joe Pugh Thursday Host of The VIU Meter brings us an interview with Shane Blaq from Victoria band The New Groovement on their upcoming album, and recording in a pandemic. Finally, an interview with Diana Morita Cole by Darren Davidson from Kootney Co-op Radio caps off the show. Music: Abdominal - Pedal Pusher from Escape From the Pigeon Hole (2007) The New Groovement - The Wave from The Wave (2021) Program Team: Mick Sweetman—Host and Producer. Jesse Woodward—Co-Host and Producer. Arbie Fru—Technical Assistance. Theme Music: Ah Venice - Good Company (2020) Have a tip? Email: news@chly.ca. Find us on social media: Twitter: @micksweetman / @chly1017FM Funded 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.