Cortes Currents

Francesca Gesualdi/Listening In - "For millennia, fresh olive oil has been one of life's necessities-not just as food but also as medicine, a beauty aid, and a vital element of religious ritual. Today's researchers are continuing to confirm the remarkable, life-giving properties of true extra-virgin, and "extra-virgin Italian" has become the highest standard of quality."

"But what if this symbol of purity has become deeply corrupt? Starting with an explosive article in The New Yorker, Tom Mueller has become the world's expert on olive oil and olive oil fraud-a story of globalization, deception, and crime in the food industry from ancient times to the present, and a powerful indictment of today's lax protections against fake and even toxic food products in the United States. A rich and deliciously readable narrative, Extra Virginity is also an inspiring account of the artisanal producers, chemical analysts, chefs, and food activists who are defending the extraordinary oils that truly deserve the name "extra-virgin." - Goodreads

Manda Aufochs Gillespie/ Folk u Fridays - Bear sighting have been on the rise in BC over the last couple of years, more than doubling in many communities. BC is bear country. And Cortes is no exception. Bears have regularly swam over to feed on the fruits of abandoned orchards and spend some time on the island. What we can learn about coexisting with bears on Cortes Island an interview with Sabina Mense Leader.

Manda Aufochs Gillespie/ Folk u Fridays - Bear sighting have been on the rise in BC over the last couple of years, more than doubling in many communities. BC is bear country. And Cortes is no exception. Bears have regularly swam over to feed on the fruits of abandoned orchards and spend some time on the island. What we can learn about coexisting with bears on Cortes Island an interview with Sabina Mense Leader.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Summer is here, and with it an increase in the number of homeless people in our communities. According to Sue Moen, the Salvation Army’s representative in the Campbell River and District Coalition to End Homelessness, this problem goes back forty years - to when the federal government stopped subsidizing affordable housing. In the wake of the pandemic, many Canadians have come to the realization that issues like this are community problems and we all need to seek solutions. In this morning’s interview, we talk about the definition of homelessness.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Summer is here, and with it an increase in the number of homeless people in our communities. According to Sue Moen, the Salvation Army’s representative in the Campbell River and District Coalition to End Homelessness, this problem goes back forty years - to when the federal government stopped subsidizing affordable housing. In the wake of the pandemic, many Canadians have come to the realization that issues like this are community problems and we all need to seek solutions. In this morning’s interview, we talk about the definition of homelessness.

Manda Aufochs Gillespie/ Folk U Fridays - Ayurveda is a holistic health science from the east. It is possibly the oldest traditional system known to us today. It is both a medicine and a way of life. Ayurveda is unique in that it has very clear and effective guidelines on how to use lifestyle as a tool for preventing disease and staying balanced.

Manda Aufochs Gillespie/ Folk U Fridays - Ayurveda is a holistic health science from the east. It is possibly the oldest traditional system known to us today. It is both a medicine and a way of life. Ayurveda is unique in that it has very clear and effective guidelines on how to use lifestyle as a tool for preventing disease and staying balanced.

Odette Auger/Cortes Currents - This story is about small acts of community building for kids on Cortes Island. Signs of Spring was a community art project- where works of art were on show at their driveways during the Corona Virus Outbreak of 2020.

Odette Auger/Cortes Currents - This story is about small acts of community building for kids on Cortes Island. Signs of Spring was a community art project- where works of art were on show at their driveways during the Corona Virus Outbreak of 2020.

Manda Aufochs Gillespie/Folk U Fridays - As people get more waste conscience, the people on Cortes Island can be proud to know that they have one of the most successful waste diversion programs in the region. And BC has created successful programs to deal with their waste, so that there are still markets for the recycling in BC despite unstable global systems.