Category Archives: Community

Village Commons park opens downtown at Mansons Landing

CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Cortes Island’s new Village Commons opened to the public this week.

The Cortes Community Economic Development Association (CCEDA) obtained the 2.6 acre commercial property, in downtown Mansons Landing, three years ago.

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Klahoose bear-watching tours starting in September

CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Grizzly Bear Tours by Klahoose Coastal Adventures are soon kicking off for the season and are items on a growing menu of the company’s tourism offerings.

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Gorge Harbour Marina Resort changes ownership

CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Qathen Xwegus Management Corporation (QXMC), the business arm of the Klahoose First Nation, finalized its purchase of Gorge Harbour Marina Resort last Wednesday.

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Monthly Children’s Forest Walk teach kids life skills

CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Three alumni facilitated the monthly Children’s Forest Walk in Carrington Bay Regional Park — an inclusive adventure of discovery, informally led by the kids who attend each outing — on Aug. 1. 

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Summer fundraiser launch to improve walking and bicycling trails

CKTZ 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.

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