The political maneuvering began as the agenda, for the Strathcona Regional District Board’s May 27th meeting, was adopted. Regional Director Jim Abram added a “subsequent,’ which he said was way down the agenda. A number of comments, scattered throughout the video below, show that the other rural directors knew what was coming. Regional Director Brenda Leigh alluded to Abram having “something better to propose.” Cortes Island Regional Director Noba Anderson expressed disappointment that one of her colleagues “is trying to put forward a motion ahead of time to not even allow this discussion.” Two major Quadra Island projects – the proposed BC Ferries passenger service and new firehall – have also been delayed because of the Electoral Areas Services Committee’s (EASC) prearranged decision. The public hearing for Rainbow Ridge is postponed until sometime after September 7th, 2020.
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Gold River’s Shop Local Initiative
Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Gold River has come out in support of local businesses by organizing a ‘shop local’ initiative in the community.
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Vancouver Island First Nations Remain Closed
Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Friendly Cove (Yuquot) and Kyuquot will remain closed to outsiders until further notice said their respective First Nations.
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BC Harbours Ban Large Cruise Ships Through October
By Carl Meyer, National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Harbour authorities in Victoria and Vancouver say they support the Canadian government’s decision to ban large cruise ships through October, as Ottawa continues to restrict activities that could put people at risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus.
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Jessie Recalma Visits Cortes Island School
Jessie Recalma, Qualicum First Nation, is a self-taught contemporary Coast Salish artist.
Cortes Island School Parent Advisory Committee fundraises every year for an Arts/Music program. I offered to help coordinate artist visits, and as an Indigenous person and artist, wanted very much to see this happening. We were grateful to hear Jessie was willing to drive from Qualicum Beach for an artist talk series; meaning he was sharing a 14 hour day with us- leaving at dawn to get to Cortes School to share with 2 classrooms- intermediate and senior.
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