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Welcome to Stories from the Coast, Island Coastal Economic Trust’s newsletter.

We invest in coastal communities to build a resilient economy that strengthens wellbeing for everyone and the environment. Through our newsletter and on our website, we share impactful economic development stories and exciting project announcements from across our region – from the Salish Sea to Cape Caution – delivered straight to your inbox. Occasionally, we’ll also update you on major initiatives or special projects.

Below, you’ll find a sample of what to expect, but before you dive in, we want to express how grateful we are that you’ve joined us.

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We have two regularly scheduled emails, Stories from the Coast and News From the Coast. Both are shared bimonthly, and share community based stories; however, their themes differ.

Stories from the Coast focuses on our Impact Stories. These narratives look beyond the numbers to reveal the wellbeing impact behind our project investments. They showcase stories of community resilience, new employment opportunities, and the spirit that drives our coastal communities forward. In these newsletters, we also share community-centred stories published in newspapers, magazines, websites, or podcasts. 

News from the Coast summarizes our news releases and project investments across the coast. In these newsletters, we also share important economic development or project-focused news across the region that is published online.

In addition to these two emails, we also share individual announcements unveiling major initiatives, Trust-specific news, or other exciting project investments across the coast.

Stories from the Coast

January 2025 – Stories from the Coast

We’re often inspired by the incredible stories that showcase the uniqueness and resilience of our coastal communities. This edition takes you behind the scenes of Hollywood productions filmed in the region and introduces committed individuals building museums and bike racks to create a vibrant community.

Read our January Stories from the Coast

November 2024 – Stories from the Coast

We embrace every opportunity to share stories that connect communities from the Salish Sea to Cape Caution, and this month’s feature story does just that. We’re also excited to highlight a first-of-its-kind tourism corridor that goes beyond our region, linking the Juan de Fuca area with Washington State.

Read our November 2024 Stories from the Coast

September 2024 – Stories from the Coast

In this edition, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and reflect on its significance and our commitment to supporting Indigenous communities.

Read our September 2024 Stories from the Coast

News from the Coast

December 2024 – News From the Coast

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the partnerships and progress we’ve shared with local governments, First Nations, and community leaders across the coast. Together, we’ve worked towards a shared vision of healthy, resilient, and sustainable communities from the Salish Sea to Cape Caution. 

Read our December 2024 News from the Coast

October 2024 – News from the Coast

During the annual Vancouver Island Economic Alliance’s Summit, hosted in Snuneymuxw territory (Nanaimo) last week, we welcomed the opportunity to speak with economic development professionals, community leaders, business owners and project champions from across the region.

Read our October 2024 News from the Coast

August 2024 – News from the Coast

In the past month, we’ve embarked on an important step in our collective journey towards transformation of the organization into a new model of co-governance. 

Read our August 2024 News from the Coast

News Release:

Diversifying and Expanding Cumberland Lake Park Campground
New glamping sites to extend visitor season and offer low-impact camping at the Cumberland Lake Park Campground.

Funded Project:

Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet
Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trails has undergone a multi-phase development process, including several key project initiatives supported by the Trust.

The Fox Group kayak campsite is located in a stunning setting, surrounded by the towering coast range mountains and the ocean.

Funded Proejct:

Fox Group Island (Lixis) Kayak Campsite
The new campground, builds on Ḵwiḵwa̱sut’inux̱w Ha̱xwa’mis First Nation’s Come Back Home plan.