by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 20, 2025 | Bank of Canada, Blog, Interest Rates
The Bank of Montreal (BMO) has revised its outlook for interest rates in response to the economic impact of proposed tariffs. BMO anticipates the Bank of Canada (BOC) will implement six consecutive quarter-point interest rate cuts, bringing the policy rate down...
by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 19, 2025 | Blog, Campbell River, North Island College, Tenders, Tofino
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Tofino: Request for storm drainage replacement on Olsen Road. Campbell River: Request for HVAC services for city facilities. North Island College: Request for roofing contractors for the Campbell River Campus. The...
by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 13, 2025 | Blog, Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board, Real Estate News, Real Estate Sales, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 434 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in January. 205 single-family homes (SF) sold, up 36 per cent from January 2024. Sales of condos came in at 46 units, the same as in...
by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 12, 2025 | Active Transportation Bridge, Blog, Courtenay, Cumberland, Fire Hall, Industrial Subdivision, Mount Washington
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Mount Washington: District is moving forward with new Fire Services project. Cumberland: DP approved for 15-lot industrial subdivision Courtenay: Council is reconsidering the 6th Street Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge. The Comox Valley...
by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 5, 2025 | Affordable Housing, Blog, Courtenay, Hornby Island, Tenders, Tofino
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Tofino: Trades Tender expected in April for daycare and 4 unit staff accommodation project. Hornby Island: Construction underway for 26 unit housing project. Courtenay: Funding application proceeding for $1.129 million Anderton Dike...