Editor’s note: This story concerns matters that will have an effect on ferry traffic to Cortes Island.
By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
The 58-year-old Powell River Queen sails her last run on the Campbell River to Quadra Island BC Ferries route next week and the public is invited to bid farewell to the vessel.
Continue reading A long serving BC Ferries vessel retires on January 17th and the public is invited to say goodbyeBy Louis Belcourt, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
The Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery on Cortes is now open for proposals for the 2023 season. The Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery hosts local Cortes Island artists in a series of shows each year and are encouraging new artists to apply. No prior experience presenting your work in necessary to propose a show.
Continue reading Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery open to 2023 proposals from local artists
By Mina Kerr-Lazenby, North Shore News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sometimes, when I’m feeling especially wicked, I like to play a little game called “Confuse the Canadian.”
Played during conversation, it involves me responding to a statement or question with deadpan sarcasm or a nonsensical English phrase. Almost every time someone gets a little head-scratchy, and more often than not — something which continues to surprise me — my hogwash is taken as gospel.
The Canadian way of hearing British linguistic acrobatics and taking it in a literal sense was one of the first things I noticed when I arrived in the country in August last year.
Continue reading Newcomer to Vancouver: Navigating new accent boundariesBy Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
Jan. 18 heralds the start of tandem ferry service between Campbell River on Vancouver Island and Quadra Island: the number of sailings per week on the route will increase from 105 to up to 210 during peak hours.
Continue reading Local Ferry Advisory Committee welcomes increased ferry service this month
Originally published on qathet Living
By Jesse Firempong
In 2023, the Northside Community Recreation Centre could get a new lease on life. Plans are afoot to expand the centre by 6,920 square feet of multi-use space, including a half-court gym/hall, stage, and accessible washrooms.
The centre, which serves most of Area A, would also get a commercial kitchen and serve as an emergency reception area, should disaster strike.
Continue reading A new gathering space for qathet’s Northsiders
