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Cortes Wood Makerspace Grand Opening
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our community wood shop. Shopmaster, Hannu Huuskonen and his team of dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly for the past year to renovate the space and gather the tools needed to provide a beautiful facility for you to make your woodworking dreams a reality.
Check out these Cortes eco-maps
We are excited to announce the release of our interactive Cortes Community Ecosystem Maps (CCEM). Over the past year we have been working in partnership with the Cortes Community Forest and other dedicated community members, with the help and expertise of mapping specialist Eve Flager, to develop a series of maps illustrating the current ecological and human landscape of Cortes Island.
September at Rainbow Ridge
There’s lots of progress to report.
Public Hearing on Zoning
This is a critical moment to make your voice heard and show your support. The SRD will be hosting a public hearing to discuss the proposed bylaw on Monday, September 8th @ 5pm at Manson’s Hall. We encourage you to attend and share your perspective.
Results of the Cortes Aquifer Study
We are pleased to present the findings of the Cortes Island Aquifer Health Assessment, a study commissioned by the Cortes Housing Society to map and assess the health of our island aquifers. This report, made possible with funding from the Real Estate Foundation of BC, gives us the critical data needed to responsibly plan for the years ahead.
New Design for Rainbow Ridge
After several design revisions, we’re excited to share the updated layout for our community development on Sunday, July 13th from 10 AM to noon at Rainbow Ridge. Â
Thinking of sharing your home or land?
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new HomeShare Portal on our website. HomeShare is popular around the world as a way to connect those looking for affordable accommodations with those who have extra space in their homes or on their properties.
Natural Building Workshop & Rainbow Ridge Open House
We are hosting two upcoming events on the weekend of July 11th. The first is a 3 day workshop on chip slip natural building. There are opportunities to drop in for 3 hour sessions as well. Please email us to register.
Seasonal Employee Housing
As a part of our effort to support housing on Cortes, the Cortes Housing Society (CHS) is working to address the significant challenges that employers and employees face finding adequate housing in the summer. Seasonal housing challenges are impacting local organizations and business’s ability to retain existing employees and attract new seasonal workers during peak season.
Makerspace in Action
The Cortes Community Health Association and the Cortes Housing Society have been working together this past month. Thanks to a Gender Equity Grant from Cortes Island Community Foundation (CICF) and the Community Foundations of Canada, the CCHA is offering rural skills workshops for women on Cortes. They are using our new Cortes Wood Makerspace as a venue for building useful things.
Aquifer Project Update
With clear skies and summer just around the corner, are you concerned about your well water supply and having enough water for crops and household needs? What can we do to protect groundwater sources on Cortes Island and ensure that development is sustainable over the long-term?
Explore the Trades Directory
Connecting residents with local professionals for home improvement, construction, landscaping and more, making it easy to find recommended services in the region.
Explore the Trades Directory
Connecting residents with local professionals for home improvement, construction, landscaping and more, making it easy to find recommended services in the region.
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