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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 IslandCKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
The Strathcona Regional District is launching its active transportation research project this week, beginning with a public survey. The SRD was granted $20,000 last year toward the project for Cortes Island (previously reported) from the Union of BC Municipalities.
Continue reading Active transportation study for Cortes Island launchedCKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
In January of this year, the Cortes Community Health Association advertised for a new Teen Szene coordinator, or “someone passionate about investing in the lives of teenagers on Cortes Island.” The successful candidate, Kim Lotnick, is excited about the plans she has for the remainder of the year for this teen program.
Continue reading New Teen Szene coordinator Kim Lotnick is excited about upcoming events for Cortes Island youthCKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
During a community transportation webinar event hosted by the organization “Transition Salt Spring” last week, some island residents advocated for more community management of rural roads.
Continue reading Making rural island roads safer: Island advocates argue for community controlCKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
Rural Islands Economic Partnership (RIEP) hosted a virtual meeting focused on island tourism on March 29, as part of their monthly Connection Café series. RIEP is a membership-led organization dedicated to providing programs and services in support of 19 rural islands, including Cortes Island.
Continue reading Balancing protection and tourism on rural islands: RIEP Connection Café
