Mick Sweetman

7 mins S #1 Dec 20, 24

New drop-in daytime hub and nighttime shelter to open in Nanaimo

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

7 mins S #1 Dec 20, 24

CVRD grants “chummy” future to Oyster River salmon

A local salmon enhancement project is making waves. On Monday, December 16th, the Comox Valley Regional District’s Electoral Area Services Committee met to discuss final actions for the year. 

6 mins S #1 Dec 19, 24

Options for Sexual Health fears closures across the province

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

6 mins S #1 Dec 12, 24

Need for Food Shed grows in Cumberland

Shelves were empty in the first week of December at the Cumberland Food Shed due to high demand. The Food Shed is a permanent outdoor pantry on Penrith Avenue, built by Cumberland’s Weird Church in 2020 in partnership with other local organizations to strengthen local food security and give the community access to nourishing food at any time. 

5 mins S #1 Dec 11, 24

Rally outside City Hall: Where are the daytime warming centres?

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

4 mins S #1 Dec 10, 24

Nanaimo toy drive sees a decrease in donations despite increase in registration

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

9 mins S #1 Dec 06, 24

Winterfest shows that downtown Nanaimo’s heart is still beating

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

7 mins S #1 Dec 04, 24

Baby boom! Vancouver Island marmots break records for 2024

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

5 mins S #1 Dec 03, 24

Following denied AAP, Nanaimo council abandons borrowing bylaw

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

2 mins S #1 Nov 29, 24

City of Nanaimo AAP to borrow $90 million for Public Works Yard fails

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

4 mins S #1 Nov 29, 24

Nanaimo postal workers collecting Santa letters despite strike

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

5 mins S #1 Nov 28, 24

Gender-affirming clothing event to support those on gender journeys

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

6 mins S #1 Nov 21, 24

Volunteers still needed for Nanaimo Point-in-Time Count: United Way BC

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

6 mins S #1 Nov 20, 24

City of Nanaimo to add free parking in Bastion Parkade during Commercial Street construction

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

10 mins S #1 Nov 19, 24

Pop-up overdose prevention site opens across the street from NRGH

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

6 mins S #1 Nov 15, 24

Nanaimo’s new poet laureate looks forward to sharing poetry and language

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

4 mins S #1 Nov 14, 24

City of Nanaimo encourages all road users to be alert and be seen

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

6 mins S #1 Nov 13, 24

Unboxing Bravery journeys through gender identity and finding your true self

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

7 mins S #1 Nov 07, 24

The ‘Tinder of Construction' hopes to lower construction materials ending up in landfills

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

5 mins S #1 Nov 06, 24

Local poverty advocate group connects low-income people with harder-to-find resources

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.