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Mick Sweetman

Nanaimo-Lantzville candidates square off on harm reduction, health care

By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● October 4, 2024

All-candidates debate at Wellington Secondary School takes on mental health, addictions and public safety.

By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● October 1, 2024

New film society rises like ‘a phoenix out of the ashes’ of Theatre One’s longstanding Fringe Flicks screenings.

By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● September 26, 2024

B.C. election 2024 Nanaimo candidates answer questions on health care in Nanaimo.

By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● September 19, 2024

The Nanaimo Public Works Yard needs elector approval for a $90 million overhaul to replace fleet maintenance and administration buildings.

By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● September 17, 2024

Raised in a secretive religion, local artist MJ McGregor uses music to find and form a new identity.

By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● September 12, 2024

Chief Wyse says gaming profits will support housing and education in the First Nation

By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● September 12, 2024

What electoral district am I in? Who are the candidates? When is it again? All the election basics, covered.

By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● September 10, 2024

Nanaimo Art Gallery hosts four Indigenous artists giving lightning talks on Friday, Sept. 13.

By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● September 6, 2024

‘One thing I love about the approach The Discourse takes is its commitment to listen to our readers and engage with the community,’ Sweetman says.