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passenger rail would no longer be viable for many Victorians given one-hour bus connections,
March 5, 2011
Terminal is key to the rail service
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the chamber of commerce and others got together to raise $180,000 to build a structure in downtown Victoria.
March 5, 2011
No need for tracks to downtown Victoria
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now the Cowichan Valley Trail, was a memorable, almost haunting experience.
February 25, 2011
The train doesn't stop here anymore...Cowichan's rail to trail
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Island Highway commuters face more delays for paving, wiring
February 21, 2011
Roadwork nightmare in View Royal could continue for months
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residents near and far have been doing at Windsor Park since the days of dirt roads and fledgling electric tramways.
February 21, 2011
A green gem in our midst
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Victoria supports commuter line, but lacks the support to pay for it
February 3, 2011
Forget rail, push ahead with bridge, city urged
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Tax hike possible as pressure mounts, councillor says
January 30, 2011
Funding alternatives urged to ensure bridge with rail
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Victoria mayor hopes to persuade province to jump aboard with cash
January 4, 2011
No. 1 priority for 2011 commuter rail: Fortin
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a little-used transportation corridor that’s widely regarded as ideal for a commuter rail service.
December 11, 2010
Victoria commuters pin hopes on rail plan
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“We have to recognize that if rail is going to come across this bridge now it’s time for our province to step up,”
December 11, 2010
Victoria goes after Langford, Colwood, Esquimalt and others for rail-bridge funding
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The plan: Two light-rail lanes, two car lanes, no on-street parking
December 11, 2010
Victoria council backs rapid transit along Douglas Street
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RAPID TRANSIT COMING
November 28, 2010
Breaking gridlock
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It is still uncertain whether the new bridge will include a rail crossing for the E&N Rail line.
November 21, 2010
Victoria voters say yes to new bridge
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It should be part of a heritage corridor from the E&N Roundhouse to Old Town.
November 21, 2010
Refurbishment the affordable option
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issued a challenge to the Cowichan Valley Regional District
November 3, 2010
Peake issues challenge for railway's 125th
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The first steam locomotive in the train is Hillcrest Lumber Company #10, a 70-ton, three-truck "Climax" geared logger built in 1928.
October 30, 2010
The most unique train to cross the Kinsol
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effectively creating the home terminus for the Dayliner at the Nanaimo railyard,
October 26, 2010
$15 million commuter rail plan unveiled
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The proposal includes a new morning southbound train that would leave Nanaimo at 6 a.m.
October 26, 2010
Proposal officially filed to move E&N terminus to Nanaimo from Victoria
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an issue that folks in the Cowichan Valley should be keeping a close eye on.
October 15, 2010
Johnson Street Bridge to tell future of railway
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Victoria to apply for gas tax funds to help pay for new crossing
October 15, 2010
CRD backs Johnson Bridge rail plan
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