Island Coastal Economic Trust — Economic Development in Coastal British Columbia

Building a Sustainable, Local Food System that Supports Texada’s Entrepreneurs

“Our food hub has a clear role within the food loop; and is a place where local food can be aggregated and turned around to sell locally.”

How Revitalizing a Park Can Create a Greater Sense of Place

“The community has already successfully hosted events at West Park and we have more planned for the future”

Driving Opportunities for Economic Development in Rural and Remote Areas

“The lack of a driver’s license has been widely determined as the number one barrier to employment for Indigenous people.”

Small-scale Seafood Entrepreneurs Go Further and Faster through Accelerator Program

“We’re producing less than 1% of what we could be in this province, and we are exporting 90% of that 1%. Every single participant in this program is working to close that gap.”

Canada's Elite Rowing Athletes Make North Cowichan Home

“We’re continually looking at more ways to foster community integration and so far, the reception has been overwhelmingly positive. It’s important that the community feels invested and some ownership over the rowers’ successes.” 

Texada Food Hub

Building a Sustainable, Local Food System that Supports Texada’s Entrepreneurs

West Bamfield Pavilion

How Revitalizing a Park Can Create a Greater Sense of Place

ʼNa̲mg̲is Driving School

Driving Opportunities for Economic Development in Rural and Remote Areas

Centre for Seafood Innovation

Small-scale Seafood Entrepreneurs Go Further and Faster through Accelerator Program

Rowing Canada Aviron

Canada's Elite Rowing Athletes Make North Cowichan Home

Town of Comox to Boost Economic Resilience with New Economic Development Plan

Community Pavilion at Beaver Creek to Expand Year-Round Activities

Tiičma Fisheries to Expand Aquaculture Operations with New Facility

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