Petition asks Cortes Islanders if they’re interested in forming a municipality

If Cortes Island wants to chart its own direction, residents may want to consider forming a municipality.
Last week, Mark Vonesch, regional director for the large island east of Campbell River, launched a petition to officially assess the interest of residents in inviting the province to initiate a fact-finding process, which would explore the possibility of incorporating the island’s local governance structure.
Vonesch is seeking public feedback on residents’ interest in becoming a