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"I guess somebody was trying to drive a car over the trestle," said Parksville fire Chief Doug Banks

"I guess somebody was trying to drive a car over the trestle," said Parksville fire Chief Doug Banks

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Hauling coal would put struggling railway on solid financial footing

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Vancouver Island's struggling railway would be given new life if coal from a proposed mine near Fanny Bay

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consider taking the Via Rail dayliner that operates between Victoria and Courtenay. Read more: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/Inspired+nature+twists+turns/3032399/story.html#ixzz0oA3BLqJF

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“We have to have freight business for rail service to work on Vancouver Island,”

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Proposals included: an excursion train delivering people to the dinner theatre in Chemainus or golf courses;

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Its purpose was to house the “Armstrong” switching mechanism that controlled the direction trains went on the tracks.

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A review of the E&N rail line by the Ministry of Transportation is expected within two months.

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Costumed staff will entertain riders on the 'Wild West Express' to raise money for train station restoration

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The treaty group is seeking compensation for the dispossession of their aboriginal lands.

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two under-used corridors, the E&N railway and the Galloping Goose trail

two under-used corridors, the E&N railway and the Galloping Goose trail

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attracting more passengers is just one of the challenges.

attracting more passengers is just one of the challenges.

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Analyst doubts that new marine rail facility will do much to boost Vancouver Island's lagging rail trade

Analyst doubts that new marine rail facility will do much to boost Vancouver Island's lagging rail trade

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gave nearly 20% of Vancouver Island to a railway company

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Opportunities for input will be provided at every stage of the project.

Opportunities for input will be provided at every stage of the project.

Opportunities for input will be provided at every stage of the project.

Opportunities for input will be provided at every stage of the project.

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A Vancouver Island native group has won a ruling that will force the Canadian government to defend its domestic human rights

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A very welcome sequel to “Island Timber: A Social History of the Comox Valley Logging Company,

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A real Treat for Canfor Englewood fans

A real Treat for Canfor Englewood fans

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walking or cycling along the Trans Canada Trail to see the Kinsol Trestle

walking or cycling along the Trans Canada Trail to see the Kinsol Trestle

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Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group is celebrating a victory in its case

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