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Around Town: BC Assessment Property Photo Update Initiative Coming to Central Vancouver Island
A new program known as the BC Assessment Property Photo Update Initiative will be in the central Vancouver Island area in mid-September taking photos of residential properties from Duncan to Campbell River, including Powell River and Alberni rural areas. This program...
Editor’s Note September 16: School District #71 awards tender for partial replacement of Vanier School
In This Issue of Building Links: School District #71 awards tender for partial replacement of Vanier school Development permit application submitted for townhouse project in Courtenay City of Campbell River awards tender for structural repairs at Maritime Heritage...
Show Home for Sale at The Gales in Ladysmith
The new show home at The Gales is now complete, and available for viewing Monday to Friday between 11am and 3pm. Located at #10-626 Farrell Road in Ladysmith, this new patio home for sale is 3,055 sq. ft. in size and is listed for sale at $639,900. This newest patio...
NIHP Community Information Meetings September 15 & 16
The North Island Hospitals Project (NIHP) is hosting a new round of its regular quarterly community information sessions to provide updates on the new hospitals in Courtenay and in Campbell River. Comox Valley Meeting When: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 7:00 pm –...
Editor’s Note September 9: Open House for Marina Park Vitalization Project Schedule for this Wednesday
In This Issue: Open House for Marina Park Vitalization Project Schedule for this Wednesday, City of Port Alberni Issues Two Tenders for Construction, BC Housing Management Commission Awards Tender for Group Home in Courtenay Open House for Marina Park Vitalization...
Around Town: Robust Residential Building Permits Point to Construction-led Growth for Economy
June was another strong month for BC building intentions and aligns with the view that construction, led by residential activity, will be a growth leader for the provincial economy this year. Municipalities issued permits valued at $1.12 billion during the month, up...
Editor’s Note September 2, 2015: Foundation Permit Issued for York Machine Shop in Campbell River
In This Issue: Foundation Permit Issued for York Machine Shop in Campbell River Denman Island Cable Ferry to Be In-Service This Fall Vancouver Island Regional Library Seeking Bids for Renovations Foundation Permit Issued for York Machine Shop in Campbell River A...
Around Town: Women in Construction Host Safety Event
Women in Construction (WiC) is a grassroots Vancouver Island organization working to increase female participation in one of the key sectors of our provincial economy: construction. Membership is open to all who support women working in construction and who are...
Editor’s Note August 26, 2015: Development Permit Application for Proposed Canadian Tire Goes to Council September 8
In This Issue: Development permit application for proposed Canadian Tire goes to council September 8; City of Courtenay selects project partners for Braidwood Supportive Housing project; and Strathcona Regional District received four bids for sewer extension project...
Building Lots for Sale at The Ridge Make Cycling Lifestyle Easy
Many residents of the Comox Valley will tell you they came for the biking. The Ridge, with building lots for sale in Courtenay on Vancouver Island, is located minutes from some of the best mountain biking trails in the world. Whether you're a novice cyclist looking to...