Tag Archives: Quathiaski Cove

Transportation

No Lineups for Island Nagalis; Up to Three-Ferry Waits on the Campbell River Run

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While lineups appear to have virtually disappeared since Island Nagalis took over the BC Ferries Cortes–Quadra run, there are often three-ferry waits at midday for people sailing between Quadra Island and Campbell River.

My personal experience of this comes from a trip to Campbell River on Monday, June 28. The lineup to leave Whaletown Terminal at 9:55 AM seemed normal, but we only filled half the ferry.

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Waste

Getting to Know Quadra’s New Recycling Depot

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Originally published in the Bird’s Eye

Quadra Island has a new recycling depot, and if you have not visited yet, it is worth taking a few minutes to get familiar with how it works.

The new Quadra Island Recycling Depot, located at 657 Industrial Way at the corner of West Road, has been years in the making. While the transition away from the recycling bins at Quathiaski Cove left some residents with questions, the new facility offers a much more comprehensive recycling system and a dedicated location where residents can sort a wider range of materials.

The depot operates as a one-way site, with vehicles entering from
Industrial Way and exiting onto West Road. Hours are Friday through
Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., including statutory holidays.

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Business

Quadra Island Thrift: One Year, 30,487 Items, and a Very Well-Dressed Island

Originally published in the Bird’s Eye

A year ago, Hannah Rohan and Shelby Mitchell stood outside a paper-covered storefront in Quathiaski Cove, grinning in front of a hand-painted sign: Thrift Store Grand Opening, Saturday, May 17. It was one of my first real cover stories as the Bird’s Eye’s new editor — two Quadra-raised locals who came home with a vision, a shared love of thrifting, and one legendary bonding bike trip behind them.

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Housing, Politics, Waste

Area C Director’s Report: positive sewer momentum; rural housing; OCP meeting dates

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Recent rains remind me of winters which trundled from rainstorm to deluge to showers… here’s hoping a deluge of spring blooms isn’t far off. This report has news about collaborative work on wastewater (sewer), learnings from the recent Campbell River Housing Symposium, and dates & topics for upcoming Official Community Plan discussions.

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Politics

Area C Director’s Report: roads advocacy & SRD committee news

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,
This report is a round-up of info on road concerns & related advocacy, SRD committee news, and a bit about kelp.

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