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Around Town: Grant applications to revitalize Campbell River downtown storefronts
For a third year, the City is providing a façade improvement program to help revitalize and attract more people and businesses to the downtown core. This program will provide grants for property owners to refresh the look of buildings with storefront improvements....
Editor’s Note April 13, 2016: 2016 First Quarter Construction Statistics
In This Issue: 2016 First Quarter construction statistics; Campbell River awards tender for Raw Water Lake Intake; and Wacor Holdings awarded tender for Robb Road Upgrade. 2016 First Quarter Construction Statistics We feature the 2016 first quarter construction...
Around Town: Buyer Demand Outpacing Supply in the VIREB Area, March 2016 Statistics
VIREB’s (Vancouver Island Real Estate Board) real estate market set a brisk pace in March, with buyer demand outpacing supply in most markets. In March 2016, 520 single-family homes sold compared to 420 last March, an increase of 24 per cent. Month over month, sales...
Around Town: Village of Cumberland 2016 Strategic Priorities
Cumberland Council has developed its proposed 2016 strategic priorities and is now seeking community input. The proposed priorities will be included for discussion at the Village Hall (located at 2673 Dunsmuir Avenue) meeting scheduled for Monday, April 4 at 7 pm....
Editor’s Note March 30, 2016: Public Hearing for Sino Bright School Project
In This Issue: Public hearing for Sino Bright School project in Powell River Alberni Regional District recommending Bowerman Excavating Ltd. for Runway Project Building permits applications to be submitted Toyota and Ford dealership projects in Campbell River Public...
The Showroom Flooring Design Centre
“We use Building Links on a regular basis, to help us connect with new builders and individuals working on home renovations in the Comox Valley; it's very helpful to be able to have that information at our finger tips. We also use Building Links to receive building...
Dave Slobodan, BCQ, Director of Development
"I just wanted to pass along our company’s appreciation of the excellent information we receive on a weekly basis from Building Links. As a development company, with 2 major projects in the Comox Valley but having our offices located in Kelowna, we rely on your...
Around Town: Public Open House South Sewer Project March 23
Planning for a community wastewater system to service Union Bay and Royston has reached an important stage. The community is invited to learn more and share their comments about important project updates. The meeting will include: An update on the amended project size...
Editor’s Note March 23, 2016: New Campbell River development proceeding on Soderholm Rd
In This Issue: New 25 unit development proceeding on Soderholm Road in Campbell River, A 46 unit multi-family building to be built as rental apartments at Tyee Plaza in Campbell River, and A recommendation to award contract for Hornby Island Fire Hall will be...
Apple Electric Ltd. Serves Vancouver Island for all Electrical Contracting Needs
Apple Electric Ltd., a Vancouver Island-based single solution electrical contracting company provides a full range of electrical contracting services including new construction, additions/renovations, maintenance and design build, for Industrial, Commercial and...