By Rachelle Stein-Wotten, Gabriola Sounder, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, Islands Trust Conservancy has been fielding more inquiries about land conservation and property donations.
Continue reading Interest in protecting property grows in Islands Trust AreaCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Several events in the next few weeks on Cortes Island are fundraising for the ongoing blockades and protests in the Fairy Creek area on Vancouver Island.
Two of these events are both scheduled for this Friday, Aug. 27.
Continue reading Two Cortes Island events fundraise for Fairy Creek demonstratorsCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Cortes Community Housing Society (CHS) is launching a summer fundraiser to expand and improve the trail system in the south end of Cortes Island.
Continue reading Summer fundraiser launch to improve walking and bicycling trailsCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
On Thursday, June 28th, 2021, the Cortes Island Community Foundation obtained charitable status.
This has been a goal since the organization’s beginnings.
Continue reading Cortes Island Community Foundation obtained charitable statusCermaq Canada has donated more than $2 million to local communities since 2018. Campbell River’s two other fish farm companies, MOWI Canada West and Grieg Seafood, also made substantial donations.
Linda Sams, Sustainable Development Director at Cermaq Canada explained, “It is part of our culture and we have a shared value approach. Meaning that we are part of communities and we believe we need to add value to the communities we operate in.”
Continue reading Why do fish farms donate $millions to local communities?
