Author Mick Sweetman Mick's Latest Articles Snuneymuxw Days shares culture with Nanaimo community By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● July 21, 2026 Health and wellness event features sport, traditional games and a feast. Why are nurses in Nanaimo on strike? By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● July 14, 2026 Hundreds of nurses and healthcare workers picket Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. ‘Drag racing’ disrupting Departure Bay residents By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● July 7, 2026 Residents ask city council to do something about loud cars and motorcycles late at night. Pulse on the Plaza jumpstarts the heartbeat of Courtenay’s downtown By Mick Sweetman ● Comox Valley ● July 2, 2026 Fusion of cultures the ‘secret sauce’ of the festival series’ success, Comox Valley Arts director says. What is the City of Nanaimo doing to preserve trees? By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● June 30, 2026 Urban forests are critical city infrastructure, not just ‘tree hugger stuff,’ say city staff. Margins of Sound festival brings experimental music to Nanaimo By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● June 25, 2026 New festival includes free performances in Bowen Park and workshops. Tenants union slams Nanaimo’s proposed tenant protection bylaw By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● June 23, 2026 Nanaimo tenant protection bylaw would include compensation but no discount on rent in new units Teenage musicians to play benefit for all-ages venue in Nanaimo By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● June 18, 2026 The Globe Live Studio is at risk of closing, but local band End of Thread is rallying behind it to help save the scene. Experts and community members speak out on need for dry housing in Nanaimo By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● June 16, 2026 Former Newcastle Place supportive housing resident says dry housing is needed for some people in recovery. Q&A with Lauren Semple on Nanaimo Pride and local activism By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● June 11, 2026 Nanaimo Pride marks 10 years of parades and 30 years of Pride. Posts pagination 1 2 … 14 Next