Author Mick Sweetman Mick's Latest Articles ‘Nearly 200 years of big work and persistence’: te’tuxwtun lands returned to Snuneymuxw By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● October 21, 2025 Roughly 80 hectares of federal land near Vancouver Island University added to Snuneymuxw’s reserve ‘Like a bomb dropping’: Safer supply changes leave patients struggling for stability By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● October 14, 2025 A local doctor says the province’s new safer supply rules are more about politics than public health. Loudon Park to expand with purchase of new properties By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● October 7, 2025 City of Nanaimo spends $2.2 million to provide more options for future boathouse and activity centre, as well as increase park space. Every Child Matters march attracts thousands wearing orange on Quw’utsun lands By Mick Sweetman ● Cowichan Valley ● October 2, 2025 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation remembers Indigenous children who were sent to Indian Residential “Schools” in Canada Palestine solidarity in Nanaimo continues as UN commission declares genocide in Gaza By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● September 25, 2025 Nanaimo councillor sponsors emergency UBCM resolution calling on B.C. to take action against Israel and support Palestinian resettlement. How much are Nanaimo councillors spending? By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● September 25, 2025 Council expense report shows fewer councillors attending national conferences this year. Q&A: Nanaimo artist Lenae Silva on substance use, support and ‘bright endings’ By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● September 18, 2025 Lenae Silva talks about her experiences as a person who uses drugs in her new exhibit at Vancouver Island University. Q&A: Interim VIU president says he wants to ‘turn VIU around’ By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● September 16, 2025 Dennis Johnson talks about leadership, international students and finances in a sit-down interview with The Discourse. What are forestry companies doing to prevent wildfires? By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● August 28, 2025 Critics say forestry practices must change as wildfire season intensifies Where supportive housing in Nanaimo is located and why By Mick Sweetman ● Nanaimo ● August 21, 2025 How two neighbourhood associations are welcoming supportive housing residents. Posts pagination Previous 1 … 5 6 7 … 14 Next