Mick Sweetman
@micksweetman.bsky.social
Reporter and photographer for @thediscourse.ca in Nanaimo, British Columbia / Snuneymuxw Treaty territory. [email protected]
Ah, the peaceful sound of nature.
November 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Ah, the peaceful sound of nature.
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Looking for something fun to do in Nanaimo this weekend? From holiday markets to live music, arts and sports, reporter @micksweetman.bsky.social has curated a list of what's happening.
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Events in Nanaimo for the week of Nov. 28 to Dec. 3 – The Discourse.
These events listings are from The Hub Nanaimo, your weekly insider guide to the best of community arts and culture. Subscribe to this newsletter to see
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November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Looking for something fun to do in Nanaimo this weekend? From holiday markets to live music, arts and sports, reporter @micksweetman.bsky.social has curated a list of what's happening.
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Nanaimo RCMP have confirmed that officers responded to reports of a plane crash in a wooded area near Twilight Way, south of Nanaimo, B.C., at approximately 3 a.m. this morning. RCMP say the plane was found "in a large debris field and there were no survivors." The investigation is ongoing.
November 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Nanaimo RCMP have confirmed that officers responded to reports of a plane crash in a wooded area near Twilight Way, south of Nanaimo, B.C., at approximately 3 a.m. this morning. RCMP say the plane was found "in a large debris field and there were no survivors." The investigation is ongoing.
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Everything you want to know about the Nanaimo data centre, and how much water it will use, explained. thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/what...
What’s the deal with the proposed data centre in Nanaimo? – The Discourse.
The Discourse found answers to frequently asked questions about a proposed data centre in Nanaimo.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Everything you want to know about the Nanaimo data centre, and how much water it will use, explained. thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/what...
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Check out Nanaimo Artwalk and all of our weekly music, art and community events listings in Nanaimo for the week of Nov. 20 to 27, 2025. Let us know if any events you think we should include for next week!
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Events in Nanaimo for the week of Nov. 20 to 27, 2025 – The Discourse.
Music, arts and community events listings in Nanaimo for the week of Nov. 20 to 27, 2025.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Check out Nanaimo Artwalk and all of our weekly music, art and community events listings in Nanaimo for the week of Nov. 20 to 27, 2025. Let us know if any events you think we should include for next week!
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Sometimes stories don't go as planned, motions get withdrawn and changed, but showing up to cover council in person allows me to talk with both councillors and community members about the issues that matter to them beyond the constraints of the formal meeting. Here is my latest story.
A motion by Nanaimo Coun. Ian Thorpe to ask Island Health to close the Overdose Prevention Site on Albert Street was withdrawn at last night's city council meeting. But a new motion to send a letter to the province to reexamine its drug policy is hotly contested.
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Motion to close Nanaimo’s Overdose Prevention Site withdrawn – The Discourse.
New motion will ask province to reexamine its policy on responding to the overdose crisis.
thediscourse.ca
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Sometimes stories don't go as planned, motions get withdrawn and changed, but showing up to cover council in person allows me to talk with both councillors and community members about the issues that matter to them beyond the constraints of the formal meeting. Here is my latest story.
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The province should re-examine its drug policy
but rather than as the councillor implies, our drug policy should aim to build a better future for all
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but rather than as the councillor implies, our drug policy should aim to build a better future for all
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November 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The province should re-examine its drug policy
but rather than as the councillor implies, our drug policy should aim to build a better future for all
@micksweetman.bsky.social
bchumanrights.ca/resources/pu...
but rather than as the councillor implies, our drug policy should aim to build a better future for all
@micksweetman.bsky.social
bchumanrights.ca/resources/pu...
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Nanaimo is among the most important battlegrounds for harm reduction in BC, with influential players having spent years attempting to pin the city’s ills on supervised consumption.
When Aaron Gunn ran his ‘Vancouver is Dying’ homeless hate tour, those same folks welcomed him with an open theatre.
When Aaron Gunn ran his ‘Vancouver is Dying’ homeless hate tour, those same folks welcomed him with an open theatre.
A motion by Nanaimo Coun. Ian Thorpe to ask Island Health to close the Overdose Prevention Site on Albert Street was withdrawn at last night's city council meeting. But a new motion to send a letter to the province to reexamine its drug policy is hotly contested.
thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/moti...
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Motion to close Nanaimo’s Overdose Prevention Site withdrawn – The Discourse.
New motion will ask province to reexamine its policy on responding to the overdose crisis.
thediscourse.ca
November 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Nanaimo is among the most important battlegrounds for harm reduction in BC, with influential players having spent years attempting to pin the city’s ills on supervised consumption.
When Aaron Gunn ran his ‘Vancouver is Dying’ homeless hate tour, those same folks welcomed him with an open theatre.
When Aaron Gunn ran his ‘Vancouver is Dying’ homeless hate tour, those same folks welcomed him with an open theatre.
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A motion by Nanaimo Coun. Ian Thorpe to ask Island Health to close the Overdose Prevention Site on Albert Street was withdrawn at last night's city council meeting. But a new motion to send a letter to the province to reexamine its drug policy is hotly contested.
thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/moti...
thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/moti...
Motion to close Nanaimo’s Overdose Prevention Site withdrawn – The Discourse.
New motion will ask province to reexamine its policy on responding to the overdose crisis.
thediscourse.ca
November 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A motion by Nanaimo Coun. Ian Thorpe to ask Island Health to close the Overdose Prevention Site on Albert Street was withdrawn at last night's city council meeting. But a new motion to send a letter to the province to reexamine its drug policy is hotly contested.
thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/moti...
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After the Remembrance Day Service people in attendance were welcomed to leave a poppy on the cenotaph in downtown Nanaimo. Photo by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
After the Remembrance Day Service people in attendance were welcomed to leave a poppy on the cenotaph in downtown Nanaimo. Photo by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.
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Scouts attended the Nanaimo's Remembrance Day Service and an CP-140 Aurora did a flyover. Photos by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Scouts attended the Nanaimo's Remembrance Day Service and an CP-140 Aurora did a flyover. Photos by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.
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Veterans and Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog lay wreaths and salute the fallen at Nanaimo's Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 11, 2025. Photos by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Veterans and Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog lay wreaths and salute the fallen at Nanaimo's Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 11, 2025. Photos by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.
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The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) at Nanaimo's Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 11, 2025. Photos by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) at Nanaimo's Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 11, 2025. Photos by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.
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Photos from Nanaimo's Remembrance Day Service by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Photos from Nanaimo's Remembrance Day Service by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.
Check out my photos from the 2025 Remembrance Day Service in Nanaimo at the below link.
See the photos from Nanaimo’s 2025 Remembrance Day Service.
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In Photos: Nanaimo Remembrance Day 2025 – The Discourse.
Thousands gather in Nanaimo to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Check out my photos from the 2025 Remembrance Day Service in Nanaimo at the below link.
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See the photos from Nanaimo’s 2025 Remembrance Day Service.
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In Photos: Nanaimo Remembrance Day 2025 – The Discourse.
Thousands gather in Nanaimo to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
thediscourse.ca
November 12, 2025 at 11:32 PM
See the photos from Nanaimo’s 2025 Remembrance Day Service.
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A list of events, ceremonies and information on Remembrance Day 2025 in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley
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Remembrance Day 2025 events on Vancouver Island – The Discourse.
Events, ceremonies and information on Remembrance Day 2025 in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley
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November 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
A list of events, ceremonies and information on Remembrance Day 2025 in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley
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Looking for something to do in Nanaimo this weekend? Check out our events listings, covering everything from local music, markets and sports.
👀 Like what you see? Tap the link at the top of the story to get these listings in your inbox every Thursday.
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👀 Like what you see? Tap the link at the top of the story to get these listings in your inbox every Thursday.
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Events in Nanaimo for Nov. 6 to 13, 2025 – The Discourse.
Music, arts and community events listings in Nanaimo.
thediscourse.ca
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Looking for something to do in Nanaimo this weekend? Check out our events listings, covering everything from local music, markets and sports.
👀 Like what you see? Tap the link at the top of the story to get these listings in your inbox every Thursday.
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👀 Like what you see? Tap the link at the top of the story to get these listings in your inbox every Thursday.
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The City of Nanaimo put additional protections in place for owners of mobile homes in the city, but advocates say it isn't enough.
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Manufactured Homes granted protections in Nanaimo – The Discourse.
New city policy outlines obligations for landowners who want to rezone manufactured home communities.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The City of Nanaimo put additional protections in place for owners of mobile homes in the city, but advocates say it isn't enough.
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If you are looking for haunted happenings in Nanaimo tonight (and this weekend) be sure check out this week's issue of The Hub, witch lists scores of spooky spots and poltergeist parties.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
If you are looking for haunted happenings in Nanaimo tonight (and this weekend) be sure check out this week's issue of The Hub, witch lists scores of spooky spots and poltergeist parties.
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I ain't afraid of no ghost!
Explore Nanaimo's haunted history and spooky spots this week.
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Haunted Nanaimo: Spooky spots in the city – The Discourse.
From haunted fire halls to Gallows Point, Nanaimo has a history of otherworldly presences.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I ain't afraid of no ghost!
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Explore Nanaimo's haunted history and spooky spots this week.
thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/haun...
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Haunted Nanaimo: Spooky spots in the city – The Discourse.
From haunted fire halls to Gallows Point, Nanaimo has a history of otherworldly presences.
thediscourse.ca
October 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Explore Nanaimo's haunted history and spooky spots this week.
thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/haun...
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“We never surrendered our land. Not one acre.”
te’tuxwtun lands added to Snuneymuxw First Nation reserve land – The Discourse.
Roughly 80 hectares of federal land near Vancouver Island University added to Snuneymuxw’s reserve
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October 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“We never surrendered our land. Not one acre.”
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fantastic and detailed piece by @micksweetman.bsky.social about the impacts and implications of the government's decision to make prescribed alternatives to the unregulated drug LESS accessible
#SafeSupply
#SafeSupply
A local doctor says the province’s new safer supply rules are more about politics than public health.
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Safer supply changes leave patients struggling for stability – The Discourse.
A local doctor says the province’s new safer supply rules are more about politics than public health.
thediscourse.ca
October 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
fantastic and detailed piece by @micksweetman.bsky.social about the impacts and implications of the government's decision to make prescribed alternatives to the unregulated drug LESS accessible
#SafeSupply
#SafeSupply
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Members from Save Our Forests Comox Valley think the province should be doing more to protect old-growth forests and biodiversity, and they are not alone. Read the full story: thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...
Comox Valley group joins dozens of others in urging province to do more for biodiversity
Save Our Forests Comox Valley are not alone in thinking the province should be doing more to protect old-growth forests and biodiversity.
thediscourse.ca
October 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Members from Save Our Forests Comox Valley think the province should be doing more to protect old-growth forests and biodiversity, and they are not alone. Read the full story: thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...