CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Cortes Half Marathon starts at Smelt Bay this Sunday, September 19th, at 8:30 AM.
The idea grew out of the runs that Peter Wrinch, CEO of Hollyhock, made during the pandemic. A friend suggested they organize a marathon. The Cortes Market and Cortes Natural Food Co-op partnered with Hollyhock to sponsor the event. Volunteers came forward from the community.
Continue reading This Sunday: The Cortes Half MarathonBy 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 AreaBy Melissa Renwick, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tofino, BC – On a community bulletin board outside of the Tofino Co-op Food Store, Shed restaurant advertised a $500 signing bonus for line-cooks and dishwashers.
Live to Surf, TOFINO Kombucha and Wolf in the Fog also had job postings on display.
Meanwhile, the Dockside Smoked Fish Store has closed for two days a week.
“Staffing is the main issue,” said owner and Ahousaht Tyee Ha’wilth Maquinna Lewis George. “It’s super busy. We shouldn’t be closed, but we’re having to close.”
Continue reading Tofino businesses struggle to stay open amid staffing shortagesCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Some businesses on Cortes Island have been hard hit by a staffing shortage this year, most citing lack of affordable housing for potential employees as the most common hurdle.
Continue reading A pandemic of staff shortage of Cortes IslandCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Cortes Island residents will have an opportunity next week to spend a day learning how to be with horses in what White Horse Sanctuary calls “a meditation in nature.”
Continue reading One-day ‘horse medicine’ workshops aim to soothe and empower participants
