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Provincial Development Cost Charge Payments in Around Town
The Province is proposing to speed up construction timelines by reducing up-front costs for builders with an update to the 1984 Development Cost Charge and Amenity Cost Charge (Instalments) Regulation. Changes to BC legislation government...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Building Links: Ucluelet: public hearing scheduled for 251 units Tofino: approvals moving ahead for 17 modular units with 85 beds for staff housing Campbell River: Island Health seeking a Construction Manager for a long-term care home The District...
Comox Valley Development and Amenity Cost Charges
Learn about upcoming Development and Amenity Cost changes coming to the Comox Valley July 21 from 12-2 pm.
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
This week’s Building Links highlights upcoming projects in Tofino, Courtenay, and Cumberland. Tofino and Courtenay are planning new fire halls, with Courtenay’s project funded by the provincial government. Cumberland reviews a fourteen-lot subdivision on Bevan Road. Additionally, Courtenay’s $11+ million cycling bridge construction begins in September 2025.
BC Real Estate Association May Report
The BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports 6,945 residential MLS® sales in May 2025, down 13.5% from May 2024. The average price fell 4.2% to $959,058, compared to $1,001,341 a year earlier. Total sales volume reached $6.7 billion—a 17.1% drop—and was 26% below...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Building Links: Courtenay and Tofino: tenders released for roofing quotes Courtenay: tender for site prep for an artificial turf sports field Powell River: Canadian Coast Guard Station expanding The Alberni-Clayoquat Regional District has released...
First-Time Home Buyer GST Rebate Around Town
A new First-Time Home Buyer GST rebate, introduced on May 27, allows eligible buyers to recover up to $50,000 of the GST paid on new homes purchased from a builder. To qualify, at least one purchaser must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and must not...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Building Links: Bamfield: Community Hall construction update. Courtenay: Building permit submitted for BC Housing's 143 bed/unit project Quadra Island: RFP issued for site preparation, foundation and slab for Recycling...
VIREB Reports Buyer Optimism in May Statistics Package
In May, the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) reported 781 property sales, down 3% from last year, while active listings rose 5% to 4,439. Inventory rose slightly across all categories, supporting a balanced market with nearly six months of supply. The...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Building Links: Comox: The building permit is under review for Phase 1 of a 700+ unit project. Powell River: Development permits approved for 30-unit building. Campbell River: Tender for the construction phase of the RCMP Parking Lot Expansion. A...