Month: March 2014

  • We Need Politicians Who Want to Fund Rail

    Dear Editor, I hear over and over how much people want the railway to come back for both passenger and freight service. So do I! So fund it already! Almost 10 years ago the ICF asked for more than $100 Million to completely redo the railway. That was rejected by government. Then the ICF came…

  • E&N Rail Trail info session to be held in Victoria

    Do you live within the Capital Regional District? E&N Rail Trail Public Information Session – Esquimalt Road Crossing Join CRD Regional Parks for a public information session on upcoming safety upgrades taking place in association with the E&N Rail Trail – Humpback Connector at Esquimalt Road. CRD staff and project consultants will be on hand to…

  • Rail funding left in reserve until deal made

    by Karl Yu – Nanaimo News Bulletin With no deal between the Island Corridor Foundation and Via Rail for the E&N rail line, the Regional District of Nanaimo has put off its contribution in 2014. In 2012, the board agreed to provide approximately $945,000 to the foundation in partnership with other regional districts on Vancouver Island.…