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Around Town: Vancouver Island Real Estate Market Cools Slightly in June
Home sales in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area cooled slightly in June but were still significantly higher than reported one year ago. In June 2016, 713 single-family homes sold on the MLS® System compared to 636 last June, an increase of 12 per...
Editor’s Note July 20, 2016: St. Joseph’s in Comox issues tender for facility redevelopment
In This Issue: St. Joseph's in Comox issues tender for facility redevelopment, CVRD requests quotations for emergency response route, and Port Hardy presents tentative plans for new swimming complex. St. Joseph's in Comox issues tender for facility redevelopment St....
Around Town: John Hart Replacement Project Open House on July 17
The second annual community event is being held on Sunday, July 17, from 10 am to 3 pm. BC Hydro and InPower BC, are pleased to invite the public to the John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project community event – a unique opportunity to see the construction...
Editor’s Note July 13, 2016: SD #71 issued building permit for Vanier upgrade
In This Issue: SD #71 issued building permit for Vanier upgrade Courtenay expects draft subdivision control bylaw in fall, and Three bids for Coal Creek sewer project in Port Alberni. This and many other projects in this week's issue of Building Links. SD #71 issued...
Around Town: BC Construction Association Industry Survey
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has released a construction industry survey for 2016. Highlights from the report include the fact skilled workers are the backbone of the industry, and tight supply is making it a worker’s market. It is estimated that 15,000...
Editor’s Note July 6, 2016: Comox a preferred location for Search and Rescue Training Centre
In This Issue: Bid names Comox as preferred location for Search and Rescue Training Centre, Tender for Campbell River water supply project expected in July, and Second annual community at John Hart Dam July 17. Comox a preferred location for Search and Rescue Training...
RFQ for Watermain Upgrade in Port Hardy
The District of Port Hardy requests quotations from qualified contractors for the installation of approximately 105 lineal meter watermain and decommissioning of existing watermain on Beverley Parnham Way. The watermain decommissioning will consists of capping either...
Around Town: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Releases 2015 Buyer Profile
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) has released its 2015 Buyer Profile, tracking the who, what, and where of residential property purchases north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. The 2015 Buyer Profile provides statistical information summarizing “home...
Editor’s Note June 29, 2016: Building permit approved for Toyota expansion in Campbell River
In This Issue: Building permit approved for Toyota expansion in Campbell River Application submitted for Riverwalk building permit in Courtenay Possible new rental project at Lerwick and Idiens in Courtenay Building permit approved for Toyota expansion in Campbell...
Around Town: City of Campbell River Hosting OCP & Bylaw Review Consultation June 22
The City of Campbell River is hosting an event to receive feedback from the community regarding the OCP and Bylaw review. Drop in any time from 6 to 9 pm to review and comment on the refined draft policies. Staff are getting close to finalizing the changes to the...