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Volunteer with cortes radio
DJ Have an idea for a radio show? We’ll provide training, access to music and equipment, a timeslot, and help you develop the show that’s right for you. Community Announcer Multiple...
Ceremony with cacao expands to collaborate with Kirtan and Dance Temple
March 14, 2024 Tanya Krahn, local chocolatier, has been offering guidance through ceremonies with cacao for locals. Now she is collaborating with established local gatherings like Dance...
Cortes Food Bank releases annual report, shows sharp increase in need for food
March 13, 2024 The Cortes Food Bank has released their annual report for 2023 over the weekend, which shows that it was a very successful year for the Cortes Island Food Bank, but also a...
Local author publishes book with islands’ geography “woven” in
March 12, 2024 Local author Iris Gildea has just published a new book. Gildea drafted “The Poetry of Belonging: Healing with the Language of the Wound” on Sointula in 2021 on a retreat and...
“What We Heard” report released, detailing findings from the Cortes Housing Forum
March 8, 2024 Cortes residents want more housing but they want to do it in a thoughtful way, says Regional Director Mark Vonesh. That was among the conclusions of a recent report related to housing...
Tango ensemble makes a stop on Cortes during world tour
March 11, 2024 A world-renowned five-piece band called “Payadora Tango Ensemble” will be taking the stage of the Gorge Hall for the first time on March 20. The band has been touring Europe, Brazil,...
Historic espresso machine lives on in Mansons Hall
March 8, 2024 A familiar local machine now calls the Southern Cortes Community Association’s (SCCA) community kitchen home. An espresso machine was recently donated to Mansons Hall, the same machine...
Reducing CO2 emissions prioritized in SRD Strategic Plan, regional director advocates
March 7, 2024 The Regional Director of Area B for the SRD Mark Vonesch is advocating to make reducing the district’s carbon footprint it a priority in the new strategic plan. “This hasn’t been done...
Artist returns to the Cortes stage after 24 years
March 4, 2024 Joanna Finch will bring her solo show, “Ephemeral Tides” to the Gorge Hall, making it her first time on a Cortes stage in 24 years. The last time she performed on the Gulf Island...
Variety show fundraiser taking stage on Cortes Island in March
February 28, 2024 Originally scheduled for February, Mansons Hall is hosting a Variety Show on March 9. The event is kickstarting new performing arts programming at the hall. Cora Moret is...
Cortes local appeals recent BC property assessments, seeks information
February 27, 2024 BC Assessments released 2023 property values of over two million properties in January. Now, some Cortes Island homeowners are appealing those assessments. Cortes Island local...