By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
The “Village Commons” in the Mansons Landing area of rural Cortes Island can now be booked for public events via The Tideline, community website.
Continue reading New outdoor venue is now available for public bookings on Cortes IslandCKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
In response to Mosaic Forest Management’s proposed logging activity on Cortes Island, announced in January, a public meeting was held outdoors at the Village Commons lot in Mansons Landing on March 12. More than 30 people attended on the cold and rainy day under a tent set up for the event.
Continue reading Cortes Island community discusses Mosaic Forestry Management’s logging plansCKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
The site design has been finalized for the Village Commons commercial space in the heart of Manson’s Landing, currently owned and cared for by the Cortes Community Economic Development Association (CCEDA).
Continue reading Village Commons final concept plan announcedThe Cortes Community Economic Development Association (CCEDA) released their site design concept for the ‘Village Commons,’ in Mansons Landing, last week. This is the fruition of a public consultation process which actually began in 2004, more than a decade before CCEDA purchased the property. In today’s interview, project leader Kate Maddigan talks about the six months of community meetings and input that led to the current design.
Continue reading Design concept for the Village Commons in Mansons LandingBy Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
This past year CCEDA (Cortes Community Economic Development Association) leveraged provincial and federal government grants, available for pandemic relief, and donations, amounting to more than $50,000. This has aided the organization in fulfilling its mission in supporting “actions taken by people locally to create economic opportunities that improve social conditions.“ The organization provides seed money for both social and entrepreneurial enterprises.
Continue reading Silver lining: Cortes Community Economic Development Association receives government funding during pandemic
