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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 later finished the book on Cortes Island. Gildea explains that the local...
“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 on the island. The Cortes Housing Society has released the “What...
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, and Argentina over the past year, now making several stops in BC....
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 that was originally a fixture of Trude’s Cafe, which closed in the...
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 before at the Regional District and it’s a first step. We’re still in...
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 was in 2000 with the “Miss Adventures,” a comedy musical group. Her...
