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Those who have used the Tech Support Services of Clio Forsyth Morrissette on Cortes Island can now enjoy them free of charge during weekly drop-in sessions.
Continue reading Tech support services on Cortes Island are now free during weekly drop-in sessionsCKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
On February 25 of this year, the Cortes Community Health Association provided a free online workshop entitled “How to talk to your kids about…” The workshop was led by certified sexual health educator Kerri Isham who trains professionals, parents and caregivers in three main areas: creating a culture of child protection, sexual health education for children and youth and information regarding the long-term impacts of pornography.
Continue reading More than ever, parents need to be advocates for sexual health education, expert saysCKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
The Quadra Island Emergency Program (QIEP) is having a disaster preparedness expo on May 14, and residents from the surrounding islands are invited.
Continue reading Quadra Island’s Disaster Preparedness Expo set for Saturday, May 14CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
With the large new composting facility in Campbell River opening up this fall, about 30 per cent of organic waste is expected to be diverted from the regional landfill. However, Cortes Island residents should not expect that their organic waste will be shipped to this new facility, according to Vivian Schau, Senior Manager for Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM).
Continue reading Compost pickup service coming to Strathcona Regional DistrictCKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
This past week, households on Cortes Island received a flyer in their mailbox encouraging homeowners to organize and sign up for a free Neighbourhood Wildfire Threat Assessment from a certified FireSmart professional this spring.
Continue reading Neighbourhood wildfire threat assessment program a hit on Cortes Island
