by Kenzie Andrews | Jul 16, 2026 | BC Construction Association, Blog, Prompt Payment
The Construction Prompt Payment Act received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025, but has not yet come into force. The BC Ministry of Infrastructure is reviewing feedback from a stakeholder discussion paper that closed on July 7, 2026, and has not announced an...
by Kenzie Andrews | Jul 15, 2026 | Blog, Campbell River, Mixed-Use Commercial Residential, Port Alberni, Residential Development, Somass Lands, Ucluelet
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: seeking Planning Consultant for Somass Lands redevelopment Ucluelet: Covenant amendments advance the Lot 16 Marine Drive development Campbell River: Thunderbird Subdivision and Elders Complex infrastructure tender City of...
by Kenzie Andrews | Jul 9, 2026 | Blog, Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board, Real Estate News, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board
The Vancouver Island housing market remained stable but subdued in June 2026. The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 782 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in June, down eight per cent from one year ago. Active listings were up two per cent...
by Kenzie Andrews | Jul 8, 2026 | Blog, Courtenay, Housing Corporation, Residential Development, Tofino, Ucluelet, Urgent Primary Care Centre
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Ucluelet: Approvals proceeding for 85 single-family homes Tofino: Tofino Housing Corporation 21-unit development Courtenay: DP approved for Island Health Urgent Primary Care Centre Council has given third reading to a proposed new...
by Kenzie Andrews | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog, Comox Valley Regional District, Uncategorized, Water Restrictions
The Comox Valley Regional District moved to Stage 3 water restrictions on June 23. This is the earliest the Valley has been required to move to Stage 3. The Comox Valley has implemented Stage 3 water restrictions. A lower-than-normal snowpack and precipitation means...