General News · 28th July 2025
Cora
A huge "thank you" to everyone who came out to make July 19th yet another "BEST CORTES DAY EVER", especially our incredible volunteers++:
Kenny Hanuse
Our musicians Catriona, Sean, Laurel, Mark, Katia, Christopher, Jodi, Harriet, Ocea, Colin, Alisa, Alan and Clio
Benji Coey
Dave Nikleva
Janet Nikleva
Julia Rendall
Sandy Hoffman
Rebeka Carpenter
Manda Aufochs-Gillespie
Sean Arden
Erin Siddall
Sadhu Johnston
Bruce Haden
Bryan McKinnon
Meghan Dean
Michael and Tim from BC Parks
Isabelle St'Onge
Eli McKenty
Jesse Roy
Jenami Larsen
Amara
Marisol
Joe
Lacey
Tristan
the Thackers
and everyone else who lended a hand
And a HUGE THANK YOU++
to our sponsors:
The Cortes Natural Food Co-op
Hollyhock
Marnie's Books
Cortes Market
Good Libations
Canadian Eh! food truck
Squirrel Cove General Store
Cortes Island Community Foundation
Friday Market vendors:
Wildflower Cidery
Donna Naven
Wildspirit Glass
Ron Bazar
Twigroot
Melissa Campbell
Blossoms Chocolate
Irene Blueth
Sahaja Ayurveda
Forest Ephemeral
Yori Ikoma
CKTZ Radio, and
Tennant Farm
Thank you everyone for making it a great day, including everyone who came to vend, our non-profit organisations with their info tables, and volunteers from the free store!
Remember to come claim your raffle prize if you haven't yet. Email jennifermansonshall.org
Thanks for participating, making this year's Cortes Day one of the best, and reminding us all we are blessed to be here.
From the Southern Cortes Community Association Board of Directors:
Rex Weyler
Rebecca Thacker
Amy Harding
Ruth Barrett
Susanna Bonner
Michael Taylor
Jeremy Parnell
and ED Cora Moret
