Island Corridor Foundation has asked Highlands council to ma…

Island Corridor Foundation has asked Highlands council to make the E&N Reconciliation Corridor Initiative a strategic priority, following a $1.7-million CRD grant pledge reported by the Victoria News (vicnews.com). The initiative, led by Kosapsum (Esquimalt Nation) and Songhees Nation, is exploring passenger rail between Victoria and Langford and transit-oriented development, with a ridership study underway and a technical feasibility study expected in 12–16 months (cheknews.ca). The correspondence is on the May 4, 2026 council agenda; no land-use decision is attached, and council’s response — whether affirming the priority or not — will be the next visible step.

A rezoning application by the Island Corridor Foundation, for an undisclosed address in Highlands, BC, was presented at a March 3, 2026 public hearing. The application proposes to rezone the property to permit a new transportation corridor. The outcome of the May 4, 2026 meeting is not yet available.