Registration is now open for the 2023 RIEP Forum, taking place April 25-27 on Gabriola Island. Organizers of the 2023 Forum, a conference focused on the health and resilience of BC’s rural islands … [Read more...] about ‘Unconference Conference’ for BC’s Rural Islands Includes Pledge for Action on Economic, Environmental & Social Challenges
Signature Initiatives
#exploreBCruralislands Launches October 20
The Rural Islands Economic Partnership (RIEP) is excited to announce the multi-media launch of its Fall and Early Winter season #exploreBCruralislands initiative on October 20! This innovative pilot … [Read more...] about #exploreBCruralislands Launches October 20
#exploreBCruralislands – RIEP’s Sustainable Tourism Initiative Awarded Destination BC Co-Op Grant
Being launched as a Pilot for Fall 2022, #exploreBCruralislands will support shoulder visitation for Cormorant, Cortes, Gabriola, Hornby, Quadra. The Pilot will focus on honouring each of these … [Read more...] about #exploreBCruralislands – RIEP’s Sustainable Tourism Initiative Awarded Destination BC Co-Op Grant
Island COMEBACK Bolsters Local Ventures
Island COMEBACK is a digital main street for the businesses and organizations of over 18 rural islands of British Columbia (BC). Francine Carlin is the project lead and founding chair of the Rural … [Read more...] about Island COMEBACK Bolsters Local Ventures
