The Island Corridor Foundation had its second meeting with the Local Government Liaison on January 17th 2017, eleven members of local government attended. Click above image for complete powerpoint Cruise Ship Excursion Commuter Train Proposal – Victoria to Langford Work continues […]
The Capital Regional District board on Wednesday awarded a contract for nearly $784,000 to Don Mann Excavating for the engineering and construction of the next segment of the trail. The new section, work on which will start later this spring, […]
You’re invited to join our community round table discussion about rail, trail, stations, rail tourism, First Nation opportunities and more on Vancouver Island. The event will include speakers from partnering organizations involved with the corridor foundation to provide an […]
Alberni Sub Bridge Inspection Plan A plan for bridge inspections on the Alberni subdivision will be developed with the Alberni Pacific Railway (APR). The APR already completes an annual bridge inspection for the three structures that the McLean Mill steam train crosses […]
Victoria, BC– The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has agreed to borrow up to $6.1 million to complete two sections of the E&N Rail Trail – Humpback Connector for completion by 2019. A loan authorization bylaw will follow this decision […]
The Island Corridor Foundation had its first meeting with the Local Government Liaison on July 22nd 2016. Thirteen members of local government attended this full day of rail tours and meetings. Hyrail tours were provided by Southern Railway staff who […]
Transporation Minister Todd Stone and Songhees First Nation Chief Andy Thomas The Chief for Songhees First Nations calls it relationship building. The province announced $1 million in funding to complete the E&N Rail Trail between Esquimalt and View Royal. Chief […]
Duncan Station Home of Cowichan Valley Museum The Cowichan Valley Historical Society would like to undertake a substantial upgrade of the Duncan Station by improving the entrance and reception area. The station has been home to the museum for many […]
The Nanaimo and Capital Regional Districts and several First Nation funders are unhappy with the lack of progress made by the Island Corridor Foundation to re-instate rail service between Victoria and Courtenay with a branch line to Port Alberni. Rail […]
A small volunteer organization drew a big crowd Monday night. The Comox Valley Cycling Coalition had booked the small downstairs Evergreen Lounge for its annual general meeting. But […]
