Three days after he was sworn in as Premier of British Columbia, David Eby unveiled new legislation designed to increase the pace of new construction, remove age restrictions in stratas (except for the +55 restriction that promotes seniors housing) and tap the supply of vacant units for the rental market.
Continue reading Coming before the SRD Board, proposed provincial responses to the housing crisis
By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
As Cortes Island wrestles with demand for affordable housing, the creation of a tiny home park is being considered as one short term solution.
Continue reading Tiny home park development is complicated: local housing society
By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
The Cortes Island Active Transportation Planning Project Study was recently conducted by the Strathcona Regional District (SRD), via a $20,000 grant from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, and the results are in.
Continue reading Recent study shows concerns about road safety on Cortes IslandHow our local government works
On Thursday, October 28th, a public hearing was held at Manson’s hall on Cortes Island to discuss a rezoning application for the property known as Treedom the requested rezoning would permit the construction of an additional three homes.
Public input was overwhelmingly positive.
On Wednesday, November 17th, the SRD board agenda included a consideration of the application. and of the public hearing results. After brief discussion, the application was granted.
Continue reading SRD Approves Rezoning Application for TreedomCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) received a $20,000 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities to take an inventory of Cortes Island’s existing walking and cycling routes and plan for future development. The SRD made the announcement Aug. 17.
Continue reading Grant to help take stock of walking and cycling routes on Cortes Island
