Mick Sweetman
@micksweetman.bsky.social
Reporter and photographer for @thediscourse.ca in Nanaimo, British Columbia / Snuneymuxw Treaty territory. mick@thediscourse.ca
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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.
thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/in-p...
thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/in-p...
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
thediscourse.ca
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.
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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.
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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...
This Monday's Nanaimo city council meeting created a friendship city policy, renewed the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Area, expanded two dry recovery houses and defeated a motion to support a community health centre. Read more in Council Corner:
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October 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This Monday's Nanaimo city council meeting created a friendship city policy, renewed the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Area, expanded two dry recovery houses and defeated a motion to support a community health centre. Read more in Council Corner:
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$2.2 million land purchase to expand Loudon Park was “fair market value,” Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog says.
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Loudon Park to expand with purchase of new properties – The Discourse.
City of Nanaimo spends $2.2 million to provide more options for future boathouse and activity centre, as well as increase park space.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
$2.2 million land purchase to expand Loudon Park was “fair market value,” Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog says.
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“They thought they were trying to civilize us, which is really ironic. They don't understand the cultural and traditional ways that we live and that we practice daily is our strength.”
Every Child Matters march attracts thousands in Duncan – The Discourse.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation remembers Indigenous children who were sent to Indian Residential “Schools” in Canada
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October 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“They thought they were trying to civilize us, which is really ironic. They don't understand the cultural and traditional ways that we live and that we practice daily is our strength.”
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Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. See the events in your community and additional resources in our special newsletter for today.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. See the events in your community and additional resources in our special newsletter for today.
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“I know that $6,000 more to travel to a conference in Ottawa does seem like a lot of money, and it’s a lot of money to me,” Coun. Hilary Eastmure told The Discourse. “…But I really consider these conferences to be a critical part of my job as a councillor.”
How much are Nanaimo councillors spending? – The Discourse.
Council expense report shows fewer councillors attending national conferences this year.
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September 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
“I know that $6,000 more to travel to a conference in Ottawa does seem like a lot of money, and it’s a lot of money to me,” Coun. Hilary Eastmure told The Discourse. “…But I really consider these conferences to be a critical part of my job as a councillor.”
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“Nanaimo activists have been an inspiration to people across the country and across the world.”
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Palestine solidarity in Nanaimo continues as UN commission declares genocide in Gaza
Nanaimo councillor sponsors emergency UBCM resolution calling on B.C. to take action against Israel and support Palestinian resettlement.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
“Nanaimo activists have been an inspiration to people across the country and across the world.”
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Exciting news! The Discourse is a finalist for the 2025 Webster Awards in the Excellence in Community Reporting category for TWO different stories by reporters @juliechadwick.bsky.social and Rowan Flood. 🎉
Find links to the stories in this thread:
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September 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Exciting news! The Discourse is a finalist for the 2025 Webster Awards in the Excellence in Community Reporting category for TWO different stories by reporters @juliechadwick.bsky.social and Rowan Flood. 🎉
Find links to the stories in this thread:
Find links to the stories in this thread:
It was lovely to chat with Lenae Silva about her experience and upcoming art exhibition at @viuniversity.bsky.social organized by @viuhra.bsky.social.
Nanaimo-based Sḵwx̱wú7mesh/Chilean artist Lenae Silva talks about her experiences as a person who uses drugs, and as an advocate, in her new exhibit at Vancouver Island University thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/qa-n...
Q&A: Nanaimo artist Lenae Silva on substance use, support and ‘bright endings’ – The Discourse.
Lenae Silva talks about her experiences as a person who uses drugs in her new exhibit at Vancouver Island University.
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September 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It was lovely to chat with Lenae Silva about her experience and upcoming art exhibition at @viuniversity.bsky.social organized by @viuhra.bsky.social.
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Layoffs at VIU not being done “willy nilly,” says interim @viuniversity.bsky.social president Dennis Johnson in sit-down interview with @thediscourse.ca. thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/qa-i...
Interim VIU president says he wants to ‘turn VIU around’ – The Discourse.
Dennis Johnson talks about leadership, international students and finances in a sit-down interview with The Discourse.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Layoffs at VIU not being done “willy nilly,” says interim @viuniversity.bsky.social president Dennis Johnson in sit-down interview with @thediscourse.ca. thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/qa-i...