Open Cut for BC Hydro Service
New open cut complete for BC Hydro duct bank installed on Nanaimo Lakes Road, near mile 65
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2014 Vancouver Island Rail Tour – MOW Newsletter
Annual Tie Replacement
The annual replacement of railway ties is about to begin, these ties will be placed in and around Nanaimo in the upcoming weeks.
Board Meeting Notes – January 2015
Approval of Regional District of Nanaimo Director Replacement Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay was confirmed to be the newest Director of the Island Corridor Foundation Board. Mayor McKay will represent the Regional District of Nanaimo. He completes the term of […]
Mayor Bill McKay joins Island Corridor Board
Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay has been confirmed as a director to the Island Corridor Foundation Board. Mayor McKay will represent the Regional District of Nanaimo. He completes the term of former Nanaimo councilor and RDN director Ted Greves. The ICF […]
Preparing the '112' locomotive to move to Port Alberni
On January 19, “Nickel Brothers” – movers of houses and other heavy objects – began the preparations for the move of the ‘112’ “Baldwin” steam locomotive built in 1923, from Beaver Cove to Port Alberni. The “112” spent its working […]
Rail transportation is a hands-down bargain
Victoria – It was a huge pleasure to take a few days this last weekend to enjoy BB hospitality, restaurants and community events in and around Qualicum Beach and Parksville. Our thanks to all involved. Fortunately, we are still able […]
ICF Files Defamation Suit
The ICF has filed a defamation suit against Julian Fell, a director from the Regional District of Nanaimo. The action was taken in the BC Supreme Court. Mr. Fell made serious defamatory comments about the ICF, its directors and staff […]
EDITORIAL: Passenger rail needs teamwork
Previous excitement around the potential to gain commuter rail service from the West Shore in to Victoria was dampened recently when Langford council received an update from Island Corridor Foundation executive director Graham Bruce. The ICF’s plans call for passenger […]
Safety is number one
The Island Corridor Foundation’s plan to re-start passenger rail service is now in the hands of the B.C. Safety Authority. ICF CEO Graham Bruce has consistently said the service could be re-started with $21 million of funding from the regional […]
