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Island Coastal Economic Trust Impact Report for 2023-24.

2023-24 Impact Report Highlights Community-led Priorities for Island Coastal Region

July 30, 2024

From pilot phase to full-scale urban farm, the Salish Sea Regenerative Urban Farm is strengthening food security and local partnerships. Image courtesy of Salish Sea Regenerative Forest Society.

Full-Scale Urban Farm Grows Food Security on the Sunshine Coast

June 11, 2024

Wei Wai Kum master carver Bill Henderson, renowned for his mask and paddle carvings, is leading the Indigenous Archway carving for the entrance to Baikie Island/Raven Park, along with his nephews Greg and Junior. The Archway is the central focus of a new Community Placemaking investment with the Rotary Club of Campbell River, Island Coastal Economic Trust and 4VI.

Indigenous Archway to Create a New Gateway to Baikie Island/Raven Park

June 4, 2024

Cumberland Lake Park Society Introduces Unique Sleeping Barrels

May 15, 2024

Every June, the Pacific Region International Summer Music Association (PRISMA) presents a collection of classical music in coastal British Columbia during the PRISMA Festival, including multiple performances by the PRISMA Festival Orchestra led by notable conductor-at-large, Arthur Arnold.

PRISMA Establishes an Arts Hub in Powell River’s Historic Townsite

May 14, 2024

Island Coastal Economic Trust Empowered to Work Towards Co-Governance with New Investment from the Province of B.C.

April 18, 2024

Two men are seen holding up Kelp seaweed on a fishing boat in the clayquot sound area, near Tofino, British Columbia.

Boosting Business Sustainability with a Circular Economy Ecosystem

April 3, 2024

A pair of gardeners work to harvest fresh vegetables from an abundant community garden.

New Film: The Nawalakw Garden and a Journey to Nourish a Community.

February 28, 2024

A man stands in the One Tiny Farm garden, working with garden tools, in front of a red barn.

Sunshine Coast Food Hub: Cultivating Food Start-up Success

February 13, 2024

Salmon is hanging to dry in a traditional method in the Ahousaht First Nation territory.

Food Sovereignty on centre stage for Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations

February 6, 2024

The Port McNeill tourism staff pose in front of the World's Largest Burl landmark on North Vancouver Island.

World’s Largest Burl Moves to Enhance Tourism in Port McNeill

February 6, 2024

A look inside the Growcer Osiris, a modular hydroponic farm system. All Photos courtesy of Growcer

‘Namgis First Nation to build commercial-scale hydroponic farm

January 31, 2024