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Women

Women’s Resource Centre breathes sigh of relief with stable 2023 funding

By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca

Since its inception in 2019, the Cortes Island Women’s Resource Centre has struggled to find funds to ensure delivery of its basic services, but Director Tanya Henck says 2023 will see stable funding thanks to a number of grants from regional and national organizations. The organization received $42,000 through the Victoria Foundation ($5,000), Cortes Island Community Foundation ($17,000), and the Canadian Women’s Foundation ($20,000).

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Transportation

A long serving BC Ferries vessel retires on January 17th and the public is invited to say goodbye

Editor’s note: This story concerns matters that will have an effect on ferry traffic to Cortes Island.

By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca

The 58-year-old Powell River Queen sails her last run on the Campbell River to Quadra Island BC Ferries route next week and the public is invited to bid farewell to the vessel.

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Transportation

Local Ferry Advisory Committee welcomes increased ferry service this month

By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca

Jan. 18 heralds the start of tandem ferry service between Campbell River on Vancouver Island and Quadra Island: the number of sailings per week on the route will increase from 105 to up to 210 during peak hours.

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Cost of Climate Change

New program underway on Quadra Island to help seniors cope with extreme weather

By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca

The Seniors Emergency Preparedness Program on Quadra Island started at the end of November 2022 through the non-profit Quadra Circle organization. Program Coordinator Mike Gladish says the goal is to help seniors cope with extreme weather conditions—whether it’s during winter storms or intense heat in summer.

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Transportation

BC Ferries to start tandem ferry service between Campbell River and Quadra Island in January

By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca

BC Ferries has announced that January 18th marks the beginning of two vessel service between Campbell River on Vancouver Island and Quadra Island. The ships are part of the new hybrid diesel/electric Island Class series. They are replacing the 57 year old MV Powell River Queen currently operating on the route.

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