Author Mick Sweetman Mick's Latest Articles 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. The Great Vancouver Island Land Grab exhibit aims to educate By Mick Sweetman ● Vancouver Island ● June 10, 2026 How a 19th century land grant continues to impact First Nations on Vancouver Island. Nanaimo’s drag scene ‘is life saving’ By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● May 28, 2026 “Drag shows and Pride are such a bastion of hope, community, solidarity and joy.’ What to expect on Vancouver Island this wildfire season By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● May 26, 2026 What meteorologists are saying to expect and how Nanaimo-area fire departments are preparing for the summer wildfire season. What is the city doing to protect Nanaimo’s water supply? By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● May 20, 2026 From concrete pipes that can catastrophically fail to holes in the South Fork dam that could empty the reservoir within days, here’s how the City of Nanaimo is working to reduce the risk to residents. Nanaimo Foodshare gears up for growing season By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● May 12, 2026 Education programs for young and old on the farm at Five Acres Community Park contributes to local food security as grocery prices rise. Sunk City festival digs into Nanaimo’s underground music scene By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● April 30, 2026 Sound Heritage owner wants to create an outdoor community events space behind his store. Second Nanaimo Infusion attracts hundreds of health-care workers By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● April 28, 2026 Nanaimo hospital ER now boasts a cohort of American nurses, and more want to join them. Posts pagination Previous 1 2 3 … 14 Next