The decision in March by the federal and provincial governments to return a portion of the Island rail corridor lands to the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation is likely the decisive blow to the concept of rail returning to the E&N corridor.
Time to face facts for the Island Corridor Read More »
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.
Halalt First Nation also seeking return of land used for rail corridor Read More »
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.
FORT-VI Press Release Read More »
Ten acres of land taken for E&N to be returned to Nanoose First Nation
E&N Land Returned to First Nation Read More »
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.
First Nations ICF board members resign Read More »
The Chief of the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation, states that “there is no business case to re-invest in the corridor.”
The end of the line for Island railway Read More »
Op-ed makes the case that a good transit system would be much better, and cheaper, than trying to resurrect trains.
Island bus service Read More »
Watch a video of Ocie Elliott singing about their walk along the tracks from Victoria to Nanaimo.
Singing on the Tracks Read More »
The demand is growing for active transportation.
More Victorians are cycling, walking to work: Latest census data Read More »
Watch news about Saanich’s plan to allow popup businesses on the Galloping Goose and Lochside Trails.
