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People First Radio is a weekly one-hour radio broadcast to educate and raise awareness about issues related to health and wellness. The show airs on CHLY, CFUV, CFMH, and DIG FM, and is produced in Nanaimo, BC.
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A group of volunteers in Victoria have been heading out once a month to offer "gimmick free listening"

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November 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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The mayor of Colwood B.C. spoke with the program about a municipally run clinic model its piloting to attract family doctors to the community

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November 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Stephen Monteiro of Concordia University called for a more intentional relationship with our phones when he spoke with the program in October

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November 25, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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Ottawa pediatrician Dr. Shawn Kelly called for a more comprehensive system of care to address youth opioid use

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November 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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In August, Sleep Country Canada co-founder Gordon Lownds spoke with People First Radio about his experiences with cocaine addiction

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November 16, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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Unmothering Autism author Patty Douglas spoke about tropes like the 'refrigerator mother' and the 'warrior mother' that have historically accompanied conceptualizations of autism

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November 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Stephen Lewis of the University of Guelph spoke with the program about self injury

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November 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Stephen Lewis of the University of Guelph spoke with the program about self injury

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November 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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The program spoke with a pair of addiction medicine specialists about opioid agonist treatment (OAT).

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October 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Vancouver Island author Meg Todd spoke with People First Radio about her debut novel Most Grievous Fault, which deals with heavy subject matter.

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October 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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The program spoke with a pair of addiction medicine specialists about opioid agonist treatment (OAT).

Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/expl...

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October 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Stephen Monteiro says conversations around smartphone use tend to focus on content, rather than the phones themselves and our increasing dependence on them, something he feels we should be more aware of.

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October 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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A documentary about grief and homelessness is coming to Nanaimo on Wednesday for a free screening followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.

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October 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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In August Francis Baptiste spoke with the program about the story behind his album Lived Experience in East Vancouver

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October 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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Vancouver Island author Meg Todd spoke with People First Radio about her debut novel Most Grievous Fault, which deals with heavy subject matter.

Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/vanc...

@vimhs.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Vancouver Island author Meg Todd spoke with People First Radio about her debut novel Most Grievous Fault, which deals with heavy subject matter.

Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/vanc...

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October 5, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Comox Valley resident Shannon Donohoe-Simpson spoke with PFR about her healing journey following being diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer at age 34.

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vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/como...

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October 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Earlier this year PFR spoke with the authors of Psychedelic Capitalism, who raised concern about corporate capture in the ‘psychedelic renaissance’

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October 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Doctor Shannon Charlebois called for more regulation around sports betting ads.

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September 30, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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PhD candidate Olivia Peters shared research insights into women's experiences of intimate partner stalking.

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September 25, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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Doctor Shannon Charlebois called for more regulation around sports betting ads.

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vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/most...

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September 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Dr. Shannon Charlebois spoke with the program about her concerns around sports gambling advertising and youth.

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@vimhs.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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University of Guelph PhD candidate Olivia Peters spoke with PFR about research into intimate partner stalking.

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vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/rese...

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September 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Sleep Country Canada co-founder Gordon Lownds shared his experience recovering from cocaine addiction.

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September 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Sleep Country Canada co-founder Gordon Lownds shared his experience recovering from cocaine addiction.

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vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/slee...

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September 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM