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New greenhouse crop prevails for local farmer despite climate change impacts
Wildflower Produce had its first successful year of ginger crop make it to market this month on the island. This is the second time local farmer Sara Stewart has grown the crop, but last year’s abnormally wet spring posed challenges. Even growing in a greenhouse...
win a truckload of firewood!
Gallery reflects on record-breaking year, more to come
The Old Schoolhouse Gallery saw more engagement than ever before this past year, and there are still plans for educational workshops in October. Chairperson Kristen Scholfield-Sweet reported at the AGM on Sept. 17 that the gallery saw 1,380 visitors this year, up from...
Ferry committee brings community feedback to BC Ferries after season of changes
The Campbell River-Quadra-Cortes ferry route endured the biggest changes seen in a decade this past season, and now the company will hear feedback from the local Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC). BC Ferries is hosting a semi-annual meeting with the FAC at Mansons Hall...
Indigenous artist joins show at Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery for first time
This year, Randy Louie was included in the Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery’s member show for the first time. Louie is the second member of the Klahoose First Nation to be featured in the Gallery’s member show after Kenny Hanuse. The annual show is a collection of works...
Anonymous donor gives 250k for Cortes residents in need
An anonymous donor has donated around $250,000 to create a one time, experimental grant program that gives directly to the Cortes community. The Cortes Island Community Foundation (CICF) was chosen to create the program and distribute the funds in the form of one...
