National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Island commuters hit a bit of rough water when ferry service between Quadra Island and Campbell River was cancelled all day Tuesday due to a mechanical issue. A problem made all that much worse because of COVID-19.
Continue reading Tuesday’s BC Ferries Shutdown On QuadraOver the course of the last two months, the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) received funding requests from both of the community foundations operating within its area. At the April 29th Board meeting, they granted a total of $32,500 to the Campbell River Foundation – whose catchment area includes Sayward, Quadra, Cortes and the Oyster River. On May 12, the Cortes Island Foundation asked for $50,000. This prompted an intense discussion of the SRD’s relationship to community foundations at the end of which the Cortes Foundation application was denied.
Continue reading Cortes Foundation Application DeniedNorth Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Locally owned taxi and shuttle company, Waivin’ Flags, has applied to take over the Route 5 bus service between Port Hardy and Campbell River.
Continue reading Waivin’ Flags Taxis Wants to Operate Between Campbell River & Port HardyNorth Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Removing public transportation between Port Hardy and Campbell River will inhibit access to health care, warns the regional health network.
Continue reading Cancelling Bus Service Will Inhibit Access To Health CareThe Campbell River Community Foundation (CRCF) is in the midst of two campaigns that are seeding $325k into Campbell River charities supporting COVID response. They expect to raise $250,000 from local residents. In addition, CRCF has obtained obtain $75,000 in federal government funding.
Continue reading Campbell River Community Foundation Seeding $325k Into Charities supporting COVID response.
