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Editor’s Note: January 6, 2016: Campbell River establishing select list to construct a Raw Water Lake Intake at the John Hart Lake
In This Issue: Campbell River establishing select list to construct a Raw Water Lake Intake at the John Hart Lake; Village of Cumberland releases tender seeking project coordinator for the Liquid Waste Management Planning process; and Courtenay sewer system likely to...
Mandatory Site Visit Thursday in Port McNeill for School District Mechanical Upgrades
A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 at 1:00pm starting at North Island Secondary School in Port McNeill for an invitation to tender from School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) for Mechanical Upgrades. The job scope includes an HVAC...
Visit The Newest Luxury Ocean View Show Home at The Gales in Ladysmith
The latest luxury show home is now open daily for viewing at The Gales patio home development in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island . The 3,000 sq. ft. Built Green® custom patio home showcases the best in modern environmentally-friendly materials and construction...
Around Town: Update on John Hart Replacement Project
Work is progressing on time at the John Hart Dam generating station replacement project in Campbell River. The work site is expanding as more aspects of the project come under construction, and various components of the project begin to come together. Steel bracing...
Year-Round Recreation Options Surround You at Your New Home at The Ridge in Courtenay
Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation from your new home in one the most beautiful spots on Vancouver Island. The Ridge in Courtenay on Vancouver Island is a master-planned, environmentally-friendly community, offering ocean and mountain views, and easy access to both,...
Editor’s Note December 16, 2015: Happy Holiday Season!
It is traditional for us at this time of year to thank the staff in all of the municipal offices for their assistance in providing us with timely and pertinent information throughout the year. We also extend our appreciation to the many consultants, architects,...
Decreased DCCs proposed for Comox Residential Categories.
The Town of Comox is proposing decreases to the majority Development Cost Charges (DCC) as part of an update to its DCC bylaw. This includes a 41% decrease in single family residential (from $9,738 to $5,774), a 42% decrease in multi-family low density (from $7,239 to...
Around Town: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Reports November Activity
Last month, 351 single-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) compared to 299 in November 2014, an increase of 17 per cent. Inventory levels are continuing their downward trend, with active listings showing a reduction of 17 per cent from one year...
Editor’s Note December 9, 2015: Vista Housing Society to submit applications this week
In This Issue Vista Housing Society to submit rezoning and development permit applications this week Comox Valley Regional District moves forward with plans for south sewer project Proposed project in Port Alberni to contain multiple buildings for light industrial or...
A Very Sweet Thank You To Our Supporters
A big thank you to both Hot Chocolates in Courtenay and to Cumberland Village Bakery in Cumberland for having chocolates and donuts ready for us to deliver to the Village of Cumberland, the City of Courtenay, the Comox Regional District and the Town of Comox on...