Tag: rail
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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.…
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Top UVic honour for Seaspan magnate
Southern Rail of Vancouver Island is the rail operator for the Island Corridor Foundation. Southern Rail of Vancouver Island’s parent company Washington Group of Companies is owned by Dennis Washington. The Island Corridor Foundation would like to congratulate Mr. Washington on being awarded the Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year by the University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of…
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Business case for rail has been accepted
Business case for rail has been accepted MARY ASHLEY AND JUDITH SAYERS / THE STAR FEBRUARY 13, 2014 Re: Ding-dong (Star, Feb. 6). The Island Corridor Foundation and representatives of Southern Rail Vancouver Island recently met with the Qualicum Beach and Parksville councils concerning the corridor and potential rail service. It is apparent that members of…