You may have seen the recent tour on the tracks from Port Alberni to Parksville and down to Duncan, the NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association) is a non-profit group dedicated to the preservation and the safe, legal operation of […]
The centennial of the Qualicum Beach train station was celebrated in grand style Saturday with hundreds of people enjoying displays and activities. In the morning opening ceremonies, attended by a mix of dignitaries, theatrical types in period costumes and regular […]
Re: recent letters to the editor of The NEWS about rail service on the Island. Being familiar with the Island’s rail line, it’s encouraging to learn that others think about our passenger service, be it in a negative light or […]
The popular Rotary Trail along the railway corridor in West Courtenay is getting another extension. The fourth phase of the Rotary Trail connecting 21st to 26th Streets is now under construction, with expected completion in mid-October. The Rotary Trail is […]
July 14 2014 With the increasing warm weather and the increase of the fire rating for the area around our Port Alberni Subdivision we have issued a closure until the rating is back into moderate. Control and Prevention of Fires […]
NANAIMO – VIA Rail has climbed aboard to resume passenger rail on the island. CTV’s Jett Bassi has more. http://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=396419&binId=1.1180928&playlistPageNum=1
John Harding – Parksville Qualicum Beach News Regional district directors took another step towards rail service — but not before adding one more condition. Directors voted in favour of a contribution agreement with the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) that will […]
NANAIMO — An agreement to restore passenger rail service on Vancouver Island has been signed by Via Rail, the Island Corridor Foundation and Southern Railway of Vancouver Island Ltd., according to Southern Railway president Frank Butzelaar. The operating agreement must […]
Lexi Bainas / The Citizen An operating agreement signed Wednesday is set to restore passenger rail service on Vancouver Island. “It’s a great day. Obviously a very big important step in the future of rail service for the long term,” said […]
DARRELL BELLAART / DAILY NEWS Rail supporters welcome news of an operating agreement to resume passenger rail service on Vancouver Island, while critics remain skeptical. The document itself, a rail agreement between the Island Corridor Foundation and Via Rail, which pays […]
