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Royal LePage Announces Purchase of Coast Realty Group
Royal LePage announced Tuesday July 21 that they have purchased rival company Coast Realty Group in its entirety. The purchase affects 500 REALTORS® on Vancouver Island. Due to legalities with the Companies Act, the purchase of the Powell River office will not be...
Editor’s Note July 22, 2015: Second Quarter Construction Statistics
In This Issue 2015 Second Quarter Construction Statistics Comox Approves Development Permit Application for Lorne Hotel Project Building A at Acadia on the Walk Scheduled to Open August 1 2015 Second Quarter Construction Statistics In this issue we feature the...
Around Town: John Hart Project Update And Schedule
I visited the John Hart Information Centre last month and took in the view from the new suspension bridge over Elk Falls . It is spectacular! Inside the information centre, there is a large map showing the potential new changes to the John Hart Dam. Here are some...
Editor’s Note July 15, 2015: Five Bids for Hangar 7 Repairs at 19 Wing Comox
In This Issue: Five bids for Hangar 7 repairs at 19 Wing Comox, CVRD pre-qualifying construction firms for new Hornby Island fire hall, and School District #71 issues RFP for seismic upgrade of G.P. Vanier Secondary. Five Bids for Hangar 7 Repairs at 19 Wing Comox...
Building Lots for Sale at The Ridge Make You Part of Vibrant Comox Valley
When you purchase a building lot for sale at The Ridge in Courtenay you become a part of one of Vancouver Island's most vibrant communities. Residents of Courtenay and the Comox Valley enjoy year round cultural events, sporting activities, and other entertainment. The...
Southwind Developments in Courtenay on Vancouver Island To Build More Ranchers in Phase IV of RiversEdges
A development application has been submitted for Phase IV of Southwind Development Corporation's preplanned community RiversEdge. The developer intends to build twenty new ranchers for sale in Courtenay on Vancouver Island. These bungalows for sale will be situated on...
Around Town: Comox Valley Development & Construction Association To Hold First Meeting
A new association for the development and construction industries has formed in the Comox Valley. The Comox Valley Development & Construction Association has the following mission: "The association's goal is to provide a single unified voice for developer and...
Editor’s Note July 8, 2015: North Island College Seeks Proposals for Reconfiguration of Campbell River Campus
In This Issue North Island College seeks proposals for reconfiguration of Campbell River campus, Village of Cumberland expects tenders for Cumberland and Bevan Road upgrades in July, and Four bids received for Quadra Island submarine cable replacement project. North...
Green construction techniques make patio home at The Gales outstanding
The Gales in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island is a residential development that offers it all. Residents enjoy outstanding ocean and mountain views in one of Canada's prettiest towns and easy access to the many outdoor pursuits that Vancouver Island is known for. The...
Around Town: CMHC Spring Rental Vacancy Rates Declined in BC
According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) spring Rental Market Survey the BC apartment vacancy rate declined to 1.8 per cent in April 2015 from 2.4 per cent in April 2014. “Vacancy rates moved lower this spring as increased rental demand outpaced...