Halalt First Nation also seeking return of land used for rail corridor
The Halalt First Nation near Chemainus is seeking the return of land taken from its reserve for the E&N railway in the early 1900s.
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FORT-VI Press Release
The federal government and the Province of British Columbia today announced the return of a short section of the Island Corridor to the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation. The Snaw-Naw-As have indicated strongly that they do not want rail going through their reserve and have stated that they want to see alternative uses for the corridor considered.
E&N Land Returned to First Nation
Ten acres of land taken for E&N to be returned to Nanoose First Nation
First Nations ICF board members resign
In a major setback for the resumption of rail on the E&N corridor five First Nations members of the Island Corridor Foundation have resigned.
The end of the line for Island railway
The Chief of the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation, states that “there is no business case to re-invest in the corridor.”
Island bus service
Op-ed makes the case that a good transit system would be much better, and cheaper, than trying to resurrect trains.
Singing on the Tracks
Watch a video of Ocie Elliott singing about their walk along the tracks from Victoria to Nanaimo.
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The demand is growing for active transportation.
Popup Businesses
Watch news about Saanich’s plan to allow popup businesses on the Galloping Goose and Lochside Trails.
Railway not achievable
Premier John Horgan doubts that train service on the E&N corridor is achievable, even in the well-populated Langford to Victoria section.