On December 20, 2024, host Greg Osoba was joined by guitarist Michael Keith to chat about all things guitar: theory, terminology, sounds, effects, and practice. This is a fun, demonstrative interview for both total beginners and advanced players looking for some new inspiration.
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By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
BC composer Wylie Ferguson showcased a new composition with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) this spring.
Ferguson’s nearly six minute piece is titled “Broken Earth” and the VSO played his composition on May 30. The 30-year-old composer is very pleased with how it turned out; he describes the composition as “monster music, like something out of a Godzilla movie.” He adds that most of his works lean towards the “dark side.”
Continue reading BC composer has piece debut with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra after mentorship
By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
The Comox Strathcona Waste Management Centre on Vancouver Island is launching a new marine waste eco pick up service next week.
Services Coordinator Stephanie Valdal says the centre will send trucks with large bins to communities to pick up marine waste that has been collected by individuals, community groups and First Nations. She adds that at this point the service will be by request and will be monitored to measure demand.
Continue reading A new marine waste pick up service gets underwayBy Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
Once again, the Cortes Natural Food Co-op is opening garden plots to residents to grow plants and crops when garden space on the island can be limited.
Up to five garden plots are available in the Cortes Island Natural Food Co-op’s community garden, according to new volunteer garden coordinator Kate Maddigan. With 35 plots in total, she says the Co-op views the space as a great resource for helping with food security and sustainability on the island, where finding an area to garden and grow produce can be difficult.
Continue reading Cortes Natural Food Co-op offers island residents limited number of garden plots
By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
The Cortes Island Food Bank has seen a doubling in the number of regular clients since last year, according to food bank treasurer Filipe Figueira. He says the total now stands at about 20 individuals, compared with seven to 10 last year.
Continue reading Cortes Island Food Bank sees clients double, issues spring appeal for donations
