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Around Town: Open House on Dec. 3 in the Town of Comox Regarding Development Cost Charges Update
The Town of Comox is holding an open house on Thursday, December 3 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm and will provide an update on the proposed development cost charges (DCC) bylaw update. The open house is an opportunity for the public and members of the development industry to...
Editor’s Note: December 2, 2015: Five-storey addition for Berwick facility
In This Issue Five-storey addition for Berwick Retirement facility to be presented to Comox Council; Major development application approved in Campbell River for newSteve Marshall Ford building; and New international school proposed for City of Powell River to...
Around Town: North Island Hospitals Project employment and skills training reaches new heights
The North Island Hospitals Project (NIHP) reported a total of 543 people working on the new hospital construction sites in August, the highest monthly total since construction began one year ago. Local workers made up two-thirds of the total in August and...
Editor’s Note: November 25, 2015: West Coast Development Awarded Envelope Remediation
In This Issue Campbell River School Board office building envelope remediation contract awarded to West Coast Development; Tender issued for replacement of flooring in the Carihi Secondary School gymnasium; and New 24 lot single family subdivision moving forward on...
The Gales Offers Spectacular Views in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island
The Gales in Ladysmith offers it all: a convenient, central location in one of Vancouver Island’s prettiest communities along with ocean and mountain views that show off the natural landscape British Columbia is known for. A luxury patio homes is now for sale at The...
Defence Construction Canada Issues RFI for Housing Units
Defence Construction Canada (DCC) has issued an Request for Information for design-build/modular/pre-fabricated low-rise, single use residential apartments at 19 Wing Comox. DCC is seeking input from industry to assess the availability of the marketplace and to...
Editor’s Note November 18, 2015: The Westerly Hotel in Courtenay receives approval to convert hotel suites into seniors residences
In This Issue: The Westerly Hotel in Courtenay receives approval to convert hotel suites into seniors residences New proposed seniors’ retirement residence at Courtenay River moving forward CVRD issues tender for the Courtenay Booster Pump Station Upgrade The Westerly...
Around Town: New Incentive Helps Comox Valley Rural Residents Switch from Oil to Heat Pump
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has added a bonus incentive for electoral area home-owners participating in the recently-launched provincial oil-to-heat-pump incentive program. The provincial program offers up to $1,700 in rebates for households to update...
Editor’s Note November 11, 2015: Vacant Target store to be renovated by CCM Construction
In This Issue: Vacant Target store to be renovated by CCM Construction for new Canadian Tire; Avril Homes issued building permit for Phase I of The Ambleside; and BC Housing Management issues tender for new group home in Campbell River. Vacant Target store to be...
City of Courtenay and Maple Pool Campsite Reach Agreement
The City of Courtenay released a statement today stating that the city and the owners and residents of Maple Pool have come to mutually agreeable terms in the claim and counterclaim relating to the Maple Pool campground. The city stated that terms of the settlement...