THE ODYSSEY BEGINS: We re-introduce viewers to the Dr. Peter AIDS Diaries that first aired on the CBC beginning 20 years ago, through selections from two years' worth of diary entries, including his last one ten days before he died, and interviews with former CBC News Producer Sue Ridout and Series Producer David Paperny who recall the inception of the project and the challenges it faced along the way.

SHIRLEY'S JOURNEY: We profile Dr. Peter's mother Shirley and track her amazing journey over the last 20 years, from an anguished parent who couldn't confront her son's sexuality or his disease to a woman who today is the heart and soul of the AIDS Centre named after her deceased son.

THE DR. PETER CENTRE: We delve into the heart of Dr. Peter's legacy. We go on a guided tour of this innovative facility with one of the people who uses its many services to deal with his HIV. He shows us a place that offers everything from medicine to music therapy to clean needles.

HARM REDUCTION AND HIV/AIDS: We focus on the safe injection site at the Dr. Peter Centre, showing the positive impact "harm reduction" practices have had in curtailing the spread of HIV/AIDS in B.C. and highlighting the controversy around the service.

THE (UN)CHANGING FACE OF HIV/AIDS: We show viewers the new face of HIV/AIDS, a much more diverse population than it was 20 years ago with gay men making up only half of all AIDS patients, and yet it's clear this is largely an illness of the most marginalized people of our society.

THE LAZARUS EFFECT: People with HIV/AIDS are living much longer than they did in the past but many long-term survivors are experiencing something called accelerated aging meaning they are now coping with a host of physical, mental and social health issues that they never anticipated. We'll feature the personal story of artist Tiko Kerr.

ABORIGINAL WOMEN AND AIDS: More than 12% of new infections occurred in Aboriginal people in 2008, despite the fact that Aboriginals make up less than 4% of Canada's population. The story will take us from the streets of East Hastings into the Dr. Peter Centre. The story will profile at least one Aboriginal woman who is struggling with the disease.

THE COMPLEXITIES OF HIV CARE: New drugs make for new problems, including the false confidence of high-risk populations that leads to unsafe sex. With the AIDS patient demographic changing so do the challenges to keep these people safe and healthy and out of expensive medical beds. The story will emphasize how HIV and mental health overlap and society's misguided approach to the treatment of mental health issues. Includes interview with renowned AIDS specialist, Dr. Julio Montaner.

THE NEW AIDS DIARIES: As our news series ends, we begin a series of new AIDS diaries. Over the next 12 weeks CBC audiences – on TV, radio, and the web – will share the day-to-day challenges of one individual struggling with AIDS. His name is Tony. He's trying to piece his life back together – to re-connect with his estranged daughter, get back to work and continue playing music as a form of therapy. And every single day, Tony is forced to decide whether to stay on the streets and feed his drug addiction or make his way into the Dr. Peter Centre for help.

DR. PETER'S FRIENDS AND FAMILY: We'll get to know Dr. Peter Jepson Young by meeting his friends and family. We'll hear from Dr. Jay Wortman, who came up with the idea for the diaries, and Peter's mom Shirley, who will give host Rick Cluff a tour of the Vancouver AIDS Wall.

WATCH: Narrated slide show of Rick and Shirley's visit to Vancouver AIDS Wall

LIVE BROADCAST AT DR. PETER CENTRE: Twenty years ago, the Dr. Peter Diaries brought a human face to the AIDS epidemic. On Friday, The Early Edition will celebrate the anniversary by broadcasting live from the Dr. Peter Centre. We'll also begin to explore just how much has changed since Dr. Peter first shared his story of living with the disease. Guests include Dr. Julio Montaner from the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Glyn Townsend from the BC Persons with AIDS Society, and many more. Shirley Young will be our special house guest throughout the morning.

COME DOWN AND JOIN US. The show kicks off at 5:30 a.m. and wraps up at 8:30 a.m. The Dr. Peter Centre is located on 1110 Comox Street in Vancouver's West End.

AIDS TODAY: Every morning, The Early Edition will feature in-depth coverage on the new faces of HIV/AIDS. Tune in to a series of diaries and discussions that will provide an intimate look at what it means to live with HIV/AIDS today.