qathet Living, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Powell River Salmon Society has had zero increase in funding from Ottawa in the past 40 years -despite being the one of the most measurably successful community hatcheries in BC.
Continue reading How the salmon and their protectors surviveNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Interim federal Green Party leader Amita Kuttner is looking to heal wounds and revive relationships with grassroots members after public infighting at the leadership level led to dismal outcomes during the last election.
Continue reading Green Party of Canada Interim Leader Amita Kuttner tours West Coast communities
Cortes Currents was in attendance at the March 12 “Just Transition Day of Action” event in Campbell River.
Approximately 25 people attended the event, promoted and inspired by the international climate organization 350.org and hosted locally by the Campbell River Chapter of Council of Canadians, a national justice, democracy and human survival organization.
Continue reading Just Transition Rally in Campbell RiverRachel Blaney, Member of Parliament for North Island – Powell River, gave Cortes Currents an overview of the important political issues and her family life during this past year.
Continue reading 2021 as seen by Rachel Blaney, MP for North Island-Powell RiverAccording to North Island – Powell River MP Rachel Blaney more than 88,000 seniors are being cut off from the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) they received prior to the pandemic. She said this statistic originated with the Parliamentary Budget Officer. Hundreds of people have called Blaney’s office about this, including “people from Campbell River, Comox Valley, Powell River, Quadra Island, Port McNeill.”
“I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s every community. This is a widespread issue,” explained Blaney.
Continue reading 88,000 Seniors cut off from GIS
