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The plan has the line running through Saanich and Colwood into Langford.
May 19, 2011
Transit commmision endorses Langford-Victoria rapid transit plan
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“I think they've done a very good job with their plan to put forward the options they feel work best for the Greater Victoria area,” said Lekstrom
April 27, 2011
B.C. government willing to talk about light rail to Langford
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A $950-million light rail transit system has been suggested by B.C. Transit, instead of rapid buses,
April 27, 2011
B.C. Transit suggests light rail transit over rapid buses for Langford-Victoria commute
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he had to ship his ore to a Tacoma smelter via Ladysmith and the E&N Railway at the foot of Little Sicker Mountain.
April 27, 2011
Historic mine railway grade would make another great Cowichan trail
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Somehow, the provincial government can find a half billion dollars to put a new retractable roof on B.C. Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver.
April 27, 2011
Province must see E&N as an investment
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One way to help pay for the railway would be to sell bonds for it to all Vancouver Islanders.
April 25, 2011
Bond sale could raise cash for E&N rail line
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Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says the province doesn't have $7.5 million "lying around" for the Esquimalt and Nanaimo railway.
April 20, 2011
No money for E&N, lots for Lower Mainland
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The Kinsol Trestle project should be complete this year, with people able to walk across it by July at the latest.
April 17, 2011
Former mayor Jack Peake never bored
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closed to trains last month because of corrosion on key structural supports,
April 7, 2011
Keep rail bridge shut to all traffic, report urges
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It allows him to focus on the remediation of the Roundhouse, still an estimated three years away from being complete,
March 23, 2011
Bayview Adds New Partner for Songhees Condo Towers
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The wooden bridge — one of the largest in the world — has been closed for 22 years
February 25, 2011
Cowichan Valley's Kinsol trestle to re-open next month
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“snuggled at the foot of a mountain slope and picturesquely located thirty miles west of Duncan.”
February 25, 2011
The Youbou of 1948, a 'pretty fine spot'
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A new vein of coal had been discovered by drillers in the slope of the new shaft at Nanaimo River.
February 21, 2011
From Chronicles past - Month of February
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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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Funding includes about $300,000 from local taxpayers, plus B.C. Transit grants.
January 8, 2011
Duncan making strides on trail project
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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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Macdonald gave us the railway across the continent and drove the last spike on the Esquimalt and Nanaimo line.
December 9, 2010
Scots had vital role in Canadian history
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in Duncan, then warm up with hot chocolate, music, dancing and more
December 4, 2010
Holiday Trains
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