Island Coastal Economic Trust

Vancouver Island Brings Hollywood North

How the Vancouver Island North Film Commission attracts films and boost the economy.

At INFilm, our mantra is that film is a sustainable industry. It creates jobs, generates revenue, and leaves only a film on screen six months later. Everyone loves entertainment.

Cross Regional

Celebrate Buy Local Week and Support Your Community

Every local purchase is more than a product; it’s an investment into your community

“When you are in the world of producing and selling things locally, that’s just automatically where you turn when you go shopping.”

Vancouver Island and Coastal BC

How the Community Passenger Transportation Fund Spurred Opportunity Across the Coast

From water taxis to car co-ops, discover the improvements to coastal transportation.

“This second vehicle in Sechelt helps lift access and reduces the burden of ‘unavailable cars’ when 2 people are seeking access at the same time,” says Johan Stroman, Board Member, Coast Car Co-Op. “This is critical to growing reach and access in the community.”

Vancouver Island and Coastal BC

Getting to Know the Coastal Economies App

Experts share their insights on the Coastal Economies App, a new visual economy tool.

“If you are applying for funding on a project,” says Jamie Vann Struth, Economist, Deloitte, “this tool allows you to highlight the expected impact on the local economy based on existing industry strengths.”

Vancouver Island and Coastal BC

Community Economic Development on North Vancouver Island Is Transforming Her Career

Gillian Holmes' passion for the North Island is unlocking new career opportunities.

“It’s been an amazing opportunity to learn about local government and how these community’s work. It’s a new experience, but I am learning about different programs and required policies that can support businesses.”

Port McNeill and Alert Bay

Vancouver Island Brings Hollywood North

How the Vancouver Island North Film Commission attracts films and boost the economy.

Celebrate Buy Local Week and Support Your Community

Every local purchase is more than a product; it’s an investment into your community

How the Community Passenger Transportation Fund Spurred Opportunity Across the Coast

From water taxis to car co-ops, discover the improvements to coastal transportation.

Getting to Know the Coastal Economies App

Experts share their insights on the Coastal Economies App, a new visual economy tool.

Community Economic Development on North Vancouver Island Is Transforming Her Career

Gillian Holmes' passion for the North Island is unlocking new career opportunities.

Central-South Vancouver Island Leaders Appointed to Island Coastal Economic Trust Board

Naa’Waya’Sum Art Gallery Carves into Cultural Tourism in Tofino

Redd Fish Restoration Society Strengthens Impact With Stewardship Centre

About Island Coastal Economic Trust

How the Vancouver Island North Film Commission attracts films and boost the economy.

Every local purchase is more than a product; it’s an investment into your community

From water taxis to car co-ops, discover the improvements to coastal transportation.

Experts share their insights on the Coastal Economies App, a new visual economy tool.

Gillian Holmes' passion for the North Island is unlocking new career opportunities.

About Island Coastal Economic Trust

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