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Community Consultation
Thanks to those who joined us at Manson’s Hall to hear updates from multiple organizations about projects in Manson’s Landing before Rainbow Ridge construction gears up to start in spring 2025 and new multi-purpose courts are being developed.

2024 Year-End Report
Global housing challenges really hit the news in 2024. You likely heard the national headlines in Canada with new funding programs and initiatives to get more housing built. In many ways, Cortes is a poster child for these challenges with important island contributors like the garbage truck driver moving off island to find affordable land elsewhere. While we certainly have our work cut out for us, 2024 was a banner year for the Cortes Housing Society.

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? Â One is for families and the other is for seniors. Â 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 As a result, our currently bylaws are quite outdated and this update is a very important opportunity to shape housing on island for the next decade.
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… Â
Looking to Own or Rent on Cortes?
Over the last few months I’ve written to you a number of times with the message that our community needs a variety of approaches to address the housing challenges we are facing…
Cortes Renters and Land Seekers Forum
We are seeking input on housing challenges and different types of housing that people are interested in, from subsidized rentals to rental housing and affordable homeownership.
Cortes Land Trust Open House This Sunday 9-11
Join the Cortes Housing Society to take a tour and share your ideas for how we can make the most of this great new community asset.
We’re Housing the Doctors!
The CHS and CCHA are pleased to be working together to ensure that all the locum doctors have secure, year-round housing.
Cortes Community Land Trust is Born
Join the Cortes Housing Society to take a tour and share your ideas for how we can make the most of this great new community asset!

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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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