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Around Town: New Campbell River Water Supply Plans will Locate Treatment Facilities at Lake Pump Station
Plans for the City’s new water supply project now include a water transmission line down Highway 28 to connect to the existing watermain off Powerhouse Road, and relocation of the City’s ultra violet and sodium hypochlorite treatment facilities to the new pump station...
Editor’s Note Aug. 19, 2015: North Island College Campbell River Campus Awards Tender for Prime Consultant
In This Issue: North Island College Campbell River Campus awards tender for Prime Consultant; City of Port Alberni seeks business partner for community energy system; and Defence Construction Canada awards tender for upgrade to kitchens, bathrooms. North Island...
Around Town: VIREB Releases Sales Statistics for July 2015
Last month, 515 single-family homes sold on the MLS® system compared to 636 in June 2015, a decrease of 19 per cent. However, year-over-year sales rose by 13 per cent from July 2014. Inventory levels continue to decline, with active listings down 14 per cent since...
Editor’s Note: Berwick Retirement Home in Comox Submits Applications for Proposed Expansion
In This Issue Berwick Retirement Home in Comox submits applications for proposed expansion; Knappet Industries awarded tender for Kelland Reservoir replacement; and Alterra Power Corp. and Klahoose First Nation sign MOU on hydroelectric project. Berwick Retirement...
Around Town: Federal Government Announces $30 Million in Funding for 19 Wing Comox
On July 30, the federal government announced $30 million in funding for repairs and major infrastructure projects at 19 Wing Comox. The money is earmarked for eight projects over the next two years, including building and renovating housing units, upgrading hangars...
Editor’s Note August 5, 2015: Canadian Tire Proposing Expansion of Vacant Target Store in Courtenay
In This Issue Canadian Tire Proposing Development of Vacant Target Store in Courtenay; Village of Cumberland Proceeding with $2.7M Upgrade to Dunsmuir Corridor; and City of Campbell River Seeks Proponents Interested in Developing Vacant Land Canadian Tire Proposing...
New Patio Home for Sale at The Gales in Ladysmith
The latest show home for The Gales in Ladysmith is currently under construction, and is expected to be complete by September. This new patio home for sale on Vancouver Island will show case the many features and construction techniques that make The Gales synonymous...
Around Town: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board 2014 Buyer Profile
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) released the results of its Buyers Profile survey for the year 2014. Survey results* indicate that 36% of buyers in the VIREB area were from within the same area, while 14.4% were from Alberta, and 14% were from elsewhere...
Editor’s Note July 29, 2015: Town of Comox Receives Second Grant for Marina Park Vitalization Project
In This Issue Town of Comox receives second grant for Marina Park vitalization project; City of Campbell River awards three tenders for Robron synthetic turf field project; and Kwakiutl Indian Band invites tenders for construction of soccer field and track. Town of...
Around Town: Comox Valley Development & Construction Association
I attended the first meeting of the proposed Comox Valley Development & Construction Association last week. This new association will represent developers, builders and associated businesses in the construction industry in the Comox Valley. The new association...