Langford agrees to pay $50,000 fee by Katherine Engqvist – Goldstream News Gazette Langford council wants details of how the Island Corridor Foundation is spending taxpayers’ money, and they want a seat at the table where […]
Editorial: What do we get for rail money? TIMES COLONIST FEBRUARY 19, 2016 Langford’s mayor is running out of patience with the Island Corridor Foundation, and the rest of us should share his frustration. For […]
At our January Board Meeting the Alberni Pacific Railway was given approval to construct a siding at Coombs. The siding will allow for the storage of historic rail equipment that will be used for interactive displays and marketing of the […]
Downtown Government Street as a car-free pedestrian mall is a great idea. During a trial in New York City, merchants found many more shoppers came, so they asked that the streets remain car-free. Adding a streetcar/light-rail transit service, as in […]
Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) officials say passenger train service could return to Vancouver Island as early as next year. “Maybe by the end of 2016, but by early 2017 in time for the tourist season we expect passenger […]
This week ICF attending the annual Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Summit. The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) is a collaborative partnership spearheading regional economic development for the Vancouver Island region. VIEA provides opportunities for communities, First Nations, businesses, and other […]
Provincial Infrastructure Review – Funding confirmed The provincial government completed its review of the track infrastructure upgrade plan and confirmed its funding of $7.5m. The extensive review and provincial confirmation is part of the final sign off process for the […]
The Government of B.C. has affirmed its commitment to provide $7 million to the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) to support the future of the E&N rail line on Vancouver Island. “The government understands the importance of the historic E&N rail […]
A challenging wildfire near Coombs brought out a massive response from fire crews in the area as well as a helicopter from the BC Forest Service. Firefighters from Dashwood, Errington, Coombs-Hilliers, Qualicum Beach, Bow-Horn Bay and Parksville all responded, with […]
