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Local News UpdateNew poetry trail to spark reflection and creativity outdoorsThe City of Nanaimo wants to give opportunities to community members to stop and reflect on the space around them with a new poetry trail.Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month.Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning.
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2025-10-2103 min
Midcoast MorningMeeting Nanaimo's new poet laureate/The lost intersections of Nanaimo's ChinatownsIt’s a good time for productive outrage, says Nanaimo’s new poet laureate.Neil Surkan is getting ready to start a two year term in the position on December 1, he spoke with CHLY reporter Lauryn Mackenzie.And Jackie Wong’s new temporary public art project Lost Intersections will appear next spring, and bring attention to the sites of the city’s former Chinatowns . She spoke with Midcoast Morning host Joe Pugh.
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2024-11-2736 min
Any Good That I May DoEpisode 27 - Pauline SurkanSend us a textPauline is a friend of mine who walks an interesting path. The main topic of this conversation centered on her becoming involved with competetive arm wrestling. We discussed how she ended up in this world, what it's been like for her and what her future goals are on a national and international level.We discussed following your path and not being afraid to try new things. The importance of using your time to pursue the things that matter to you while also being a helpful member within whatever community you find your...
2023-12-031h 05
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastNeil Surkan: UnbecomingNeil Surkan reads from his new book, Unbecoming, followed by a Q&A with host Berend McKenzie.
*Originally recorded on August 18, 2021*
2022-02-1641 min
Doing It At Home - The Home Birth PodcastHOME BIRTH STORY - Euphoric En Caul with a Side of Informed Chill with Luca SurkanCan birth be euphoric?Answer: yes. Absolutely yes.Welcome our guest Luca S to the podcast. Luca had some birth work experience as a doula before becoming pregnant herself.When she and her husband Neil were expecting their first child, Luca stayed open to the birth experience and what it might look like - meaning, she wasn’t 100% set on a home birth from the beginning. Her story involves true love with her midwife pair, attending a birth while pregnant, having the support of her natural home birthing mama, gaining the sup...
2020-09-291h 22
Finding A VoiceTwo Book Launches: Toronto and KingstonIn the first hour, from the October 28th inaugural launch of the John B. Lee Signature Series imprint with Hidden Brook Press held at the Supermarket Restaurant and Bar in Toronto, you’ll hear readings by John B. Lee, Don Gutterridge, John Di Leonardo, and April Bulmer.
In the second hour, from an October 9th book launch and reading at Novel Idea Bookstore, you’ll hear readings by Jason Heroux, Neil Surkan, and Abena Beloved Green.
2018-11-261h 55