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Board Meeting Notes January 2018

February 13, 2018 Island Corridor FoundationUncategorized

Board Meeting Notes January 2018 ICF Chair – Dr. Judith Sayers Made Member of Order of Canada Kekinusugs, Dr. Judith Sayers founding member and current chair of the ICF has been made a Member of the Order of Canada. The […]

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E&N Editorial Off Track

December 19, 2017 Island Corridor FoundationUncategorized

December 15th 2017   E&N Editorial Off Track Your editorial of November 28th ‘E&N line needs new approach’ is full of blame but devoid of fact and understanding of  the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) and does nothing in bringing clarity […]

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In 10 years' time trains could be solar powered – Alice Bell, theguardian.com

December 18, 2017 Island Corridor FoundationUncategorized

Last week, my 10:10 colleague Leo Murray co-authored a new report on solar-powered trains with Nathaniel Bottrell, an electrical engineer at Imperial College. It’s exciting stuff. We think solar could power 20% of the Merseyrail network in Liverpool, as well […]

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ICF seeking clarity from new provincial government – BC Local News

December 13, 2017 Island Corridor FoundationUncategorized

Officials from the Island Corridor Foundation met with the province’s new Transportation and Infrastructure Minister, Clair Trevena, Nov. 9 to discuss the long-anticipated railway project. There were growing concerns within the ICF, the non-profit organization that aims to restore rail […]

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Esquimalt mayor frustrated at latest E&N railbed development – Victoria News

December 12, 2017 Island Corridor FoundationUncategorized

Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins sat “very disappointed” for most of Friday wondering how a study on how best to turn the E&N corridor from Langford to Victoria into a commuter route managed to get derailed. NDP Minister of Transportation Clair […]

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Cost and scheduling the key questions for resuming rail line service – Don Bodger Chemainus Valley Courier

December 11, 2017 Island Corridor FoundationUncategorized

The Island Corridor Foundation is back in the news again, with another revised proposal for the abandoned rail line on the Island. Actually, the ICF is likely to be continually mentioned from time to time until something is finally done. […]

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Price to be paid on rail service worth the investment – Chemainus Valley Courier

December 11, 2017 Island Corridor FoundationUncategorized

Re: Rail Traffic An Overpriced Option (Courier, Nov. 23). Yes, it always comes down to the $$. With a short sighted view on the Island rail debate, this would be the case. What is needed is the long term vision […]

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Transportation authority needed for Island – Cowichan Valley Citizen

December 7, 2017 Island Corridor FoundationUncategorized

“Services such as intercity passenger service which provide opportunities to travel both north and south at convenient times using small consists of rail equipment. A commuter-style service in the western communities. And finally tourist trains serving the cruise ships in […]

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Vancouver Island deserves and is ready now for 21st century rail transit

December 5, 2017 Island Corridor FoundationUncategorized

“The ongoing efforts of the Island Corridor Foundation are admirable. But resurrecting a quaint and antiquated rail car service with tourist appeal is of little value as part of the long-term solution to commuter and cross community travel needs. A […]

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Strategic Priorities Operations Plan

November 21, 2017 Island Corridor FoundationUncategorized

ICF Releases Strategic Priorities and Operations Plan November 9, 2017   Nanaimo, BC – The Board of Directors of the Island Corridor Foundation is pleased to confirm the release of its new Strategic Priorities and Operations Plan. The release marks […]

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