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Input Needed: Designing and Launching A Home Sharing Program on Cortes
The Cortes Housing Society is launching a home sharing service on Cortes. Last March we hosted a Home Sharing Forum, interviewing Janey Rowland and Noelle Marcus about their innovative projects to boost home sharing in their communities.
Rental Subsidy Programs
Did you know that BC Housing offers two rental subsidy programs? One is for families and the other is for seniors. Check out their on-line calculator to see how much you could save every month: https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance-programs
Proposed Zoning Changes on Cortes
Perhaps you’ve heard that the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is updating the zoning bylaws that govern development on Cortes. These bylaws should have been updated to reflect the Official Community Plan (OCP) over a decade ago. As a result, our currently bylaws are quite outdated and this update is a very important opportunity to shape housing on island for the next decade.
Aquifer Study
With all this rain, it’s hard to imagine that our island’s natural water systems are vulnerable. Looking to other islands in our region and recognizing changing climates, we absolutely need to be working to protect and preserve our below-ground fresh water. We have recently received notice from the Real Estate Foundation of BC that we were awarded a grant to conduct an aquifer health assessment for Cortes to progress this work here.
Rainbow Ridge News
A big thank you to everyone who pitched in at our work bee on Tuesday. “Many hands make light work”. We were amazed by how much was accomplished in two hours. Our beautiful trails are easier to navigate without the prickles!
Two offers and an Ask
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The Cortes Housing Society is spreading the word about available rentals for both shop space and housing, as well as spreading the word about other housing related opportunities outside of the direct CHS involvement including the possibility of lending funds to help a Cortes resident purchase property here.
Housing Updates and New Members on the Team
Happy Harvest Season!
As we harvest and enjoy the fruits of our garden labors, we are also gearing up with important housing opportunities that I’d like to update you on. We’ve had a busy summer, settling the CCHA doctors into their new house on our Community Land Trust project at Orchard Village (the name of our new property at 671 Sutil Pt Rd), as well as planning to initiate building housing on Rainbow Ridge…
Your Voice For More Housing is Needed This Week
Please Weigh-in On Zoning Changes Manson’s Hall, Thursday, 4-6:30 PM
In June, you joined us at our home-seekers forum. At that time, we discussed the importance of sharing your perspectives on the housing needs in our community. Well, the time has come and your voice is needed this Thursday at Manson’s Hall!
Rooms for Rent in Community Housing
The Cortes Housing Society is renting the 4 bedroom home in our newly created community land trust project at 671 Sutil Pt Rd…
Summer Housing Activities on Cortes
Join-us in the Caring for Cortes Housing Fund Activities: The Cortes Island Community Foundation’s Care for Cortes campaign is focusing this week’s activities to support the Cortes Housing Fund…
Forums, Fires & Filling-Out Surveys
I’m writing to provide you with updates and links to videos from our recent events, which many of you have asked for, as well as to encourage you to participate in the Vital Signs community survey…
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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