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Advocating for the return of trains on Vancouver Island
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Seriously open the Goldstream project documents and have a look.

Carl isn't just saving the river and salmon spawn from unnecessary harm, he's saving us our tax dollars.

Explained more on YouTube and my last post.
MOTT's Goldstream project is a $162 Million waste of your tax dollars.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit's Goldstream project is a $162 Million waste of your tax dollars. No, it doesn't add a lane.

That $162 Million could be repurposed to restore rail travel from Victoria to Cobble Hill.

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December 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
34000 Signatures!

Hope!

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Petition: c.org/HTPJ25CqPr
Website: restoreislandrail.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Vancouver Island Rail

"Moving Forward Together for the Good of All"
Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.

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December 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
View Royal Mayor Sid Tobias talks rail in the CRD with Ryan Price and what the new Reconciliation Corridor agreement means.
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Passenger rail possibilities and reconciliation: View Royal mayor discusses significance of partnership agreement on Island Rail Corridor with local municipalities and Lekwungen Nations - CFAX 1070: ...
<p>View Royal Mayor Sid Tobias joins Mornings with Ryan &amp; Lisa.&nbsp;</p>
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December 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The Restore Island Rail Train simulation for Vancouver Island reached a significant milestone yesterday.

Restore Island Rail envisions modern trains scheduled with the flow of traffic completely under the control of Island Communities.

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December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our huge support group!

"Historic Agreement Reached for Vancouver Island Rail" is making a wave through social media and the news, what a great gift to us.

It's Hope! Empower our cause by donating: restoreislandrail.com/donate.
December 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Historic Agreement Reached for Vancouver Island Rail!

Vancouver Island just received a gift of hope!

The Songhees and Esquimalt (Kosapsum) Nations agreed to advance a shared vision exploring passenger rail on the Langford to Victoria section of the E&N!
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December 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
On Dec 11th, 2025, the Songhees and Esquimalt (Kosapsum) Nations agreed to advance a shared vision exploring passenger rail on the Langford to Victoria section of the E&N.

Congratulations to everyone involved for finding a path forward.

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December 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Big News!

Earlier today the Lekwungen Nations (Esquimalt and Songhees) and local governments signed an agreement to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford.

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December 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Big News!

Earlier today the Lekwungen Nations (Esquimalt and Songhees) and local governments signed an agreement to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford.

Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement tomorrow.

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December 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
What if the tracks carried a revamped commuter train whisking you anywhere from Victoria to Courtenay?

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December 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Local e-Bikers Club riding on trails beside the rails argues against tearing up the tracks.

The vast majority of Islanders see the synergy of rails and trails working together to support people of all ages and abilities, and mobilities!

Now, that's community connection.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:25 AM
👊 33,667 👊

Keep it rolling
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December 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Talking about freight on the island corridor isn't as sexy as talking about modern passenger trains, but it should be!

The capability already exists on the island through the contracted operator, Southern Rail of Vancouver Island.

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December 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
We know what Vancouver Islanders want for Christmas
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Ask your City Council to Commit to the Vancouver Island Rail Corridor.

Is your city on track like Nanaimo is? Please write your City or Regional District council and ask if they have a resolution that supports the railway.

Read more:
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December 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Nanaimo is on track!

Nanaimo has signaled to senior levels of government that they intend to use the rail corridor by including the island corridor in their long term Transit-Oriented-Development plans, and continuing to build out trails beside the rails!

Has your council?
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November 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
New walking path was a terrific idea

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November 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Sooke is a great example of why we need to keep our rail corridors for rail.

Conversion of corridors to trails as a means to preserve them for the future is a fallacy.

This post comes by request of the petitioner behind www.change.org/p/connected-...

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November 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Restore Island Rail Society's Northern Director Chris returned the Courtenay Station Heritage Commemoration plaque to Mayor Bob Wells of the City of Courtenay today.

The mayor expressed his appreciation to finally have the plaque back after it had been missing for two years.

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November 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The Vancouver Island petition to restore our railway just rolled past 33,333 signatures!

The Integrated Travel / RIRS Ridership Study predicts a baseline annual ridership of 1.86 million people!

Follow to hear more.

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November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Island Rail Restoration is a Visionary Goal

www.timescolonist.com/opinion/lett...

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Letters Nov. 26: Develop island rail; lack of Oak Bay bike lanes
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November 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM