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Building Lots for Sale at The Ridge, Close to Mount Washington
When fall weather comes to the Comox Valley, thoughts turn to the upcoming ski season. The Ridge, one of Courtenay’s newest residential neighbourhoods with building lots for sale, is just minutes away from Mount Washington and its world class downhill and...
Around Town: North Island Hospitals Project wins Social Infrastructure Award
Island Health’s North Island Hospitals Project has been recognized for its innovation and leadership in social infrastructure development. The project was named the Silver Award Winner, Best Social Infrastructure Project North America, at the North American P3...
Editor’s Note November 4, 2015: Berwick By the Sea wins CARE award for Campbell River retirement home
In This Issue: Berwick By the Sea wins CARE award for Campbell River retirement home Development permit expected for apartment building at Tyee Plaza in Campbell River CVEX seeks proposals for fundraising campaign for new awareness centre Berwick By the Sea wins CARE...
Rancher with Legal Suite for Sale in Cumberland with Art Meyers
When buying a home for sale in the Comox Valley, a legal suite can be a great way to make your home more affordable. A 6-year-old rancher with legal suite in Cumberland has been listed for sale with Comox Valley Realtor® Art Meyers. This rancher for sale in Cumberland...
Around Town: Campbell River Wins Energy Plan Support
The City of Campbell River has been selected as one of three pilot communities from across Canada to receive 600 hours of support from leading energy experts. Campbell River will be assisted by experts at the Community Energy Association and QUEST – Quality Urban...
Editor’s Note October 28, 2015: Kinetic Construction Manager for Nissan Project in Courtenay
In This Issue: Kinetic Construction appointed construction manager for Comox Valley Nissan Development in Courtenay; Expansion of New Horizon care facility to begin soon in Campbell River; and Fish processing plant to be built in Tofino for Cermaq Canada. Kinetic...
Building Lots for Sale at The Ridge in Courtenay Offer Great Lifestyle
When you choose to build a custom home, you want to build in a community that will support the lifestyle you desire. The Comox Valley is a vibrant collection of smaller communities on Vancouver Island offering outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and...
Around Town: FortisBC Energy Expo and Symposium Oct 29, 2015
UDI Capital Region, Victoria Residential Builders Association and Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) are pleased to sponsor the Fortis BC Energy Expo and Symposium, including a three hour discussion about changes to the BC Building Code on October 29...
Editor’s Note October 21, 2015: Third quarter construction statistics and values
In This Issue: Third quarter construction statistics and values; Westerly Hotel intends to convert hotel suites into seniors residences; and Detailed design nearly complete for Campbell River water supply project Third quarter construction statistics and values In...
Around Town: VIREB Housing Statistics for September
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board reported that in September 431 single-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) compared to 405 in September 2014. This is an increase of six per cent. However, inventory levels are still declining, with active...