Downtown Nanaimo's reputation

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It’s no secret that downtown Nanaimo has developed a certain reputation, according to a recent column appearing in the Nanaimo News Bulletin.

That assertion could be backed up by news headlines with the phrase downtown disorder, or online comments in local Facebook groups, where people express a fear of going downtown.

Midcoast Morning explores perceptions of downtown.

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Guests:

  • Erik Morden -Student, Masters of Comunity Planning, Vancouver Island University

  • Fred Jeffery - Chair, Downtown Nanaimo Business Association

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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