Commuter Train Proposal – Victoria to Langford Work continues in researching a plan for commuter train service between Victoria and Langford. The Board heard a presentation by the consultant hired by Focus Equities to develop a capital and operating plan. […]
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 […]
December 8th 2016 Amy Smart / Times Colonist The developer behind Bayview Place says he wants to revive the E&N Rail corridor between Vic West and Langford. Ken Mariash, owner of Focus Equities, says his company has proposed rail service […]
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 […]
October 11th, 2016 Island Corridor Foundation Response to Association of Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Daniels Report: Re ICF Review The assignment of the AVICC was for a high level financial and governance review of the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF). […]
October 11th, 2016 PRESS RELEASE ICF Opens Annual General Meeting to Public Island Corridor Foundation Directors reviewed the recommendations found in the aKd report at a special meeting of the board and will implement a number of them to improve […]
New Director Georgina Livingston was elected director to complete the term of Chief Cyril Livingston who passed away in the spring. Georgina is a member of the Lake Cowichan First Nation. Her term of office is until April 2018. Alberni Subdivision Compliance […]
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 […]
