We were told at the onset that to attempt a housing project of this nature would be a long process with many ups and downs. It often feels like it’s a step forward and two back. Some happy times it’s only one back and two forward. Here are some of our forward steps,...

Summer on Cortes is usually a hectic time relishing sun, fun, and warmth with family and friends. Nevertheless work on Rainbow Ridge has continued throughout. So much work behind the scenes that cannot be seen immediately, but is essential before we can be...

To our friends and supporters of the Rainbow Ridge project; we would like to update you on our progress over the past six months.  We’ve been focusing our limited staff resources on moving this project forward. Here is a quick overview of what’s been on our plate The...

Canada has taken an action that a few years ago might have been unimaginable. It has banned the sale of real estate to non-Canadians for at least two years and perhaps beyond. Why? Because there is a massive housing shortage of affordable and regular housing for...

Cortes Island has partnered with the Campbell River and District Coalition to End Homelessness (CRDCEH).  After many months of planning, we are now ready to launch our survey project. This project is different from both the SRD's Transportation Survey and their...

The atrocious and heartbreaking war in Ukraine may seem like it’s far way but we are all connected in our digital era, more than ever before. What happens there affects us all over the world. Canada has just opened her borders to unlimited immigrants from Ukraine for...