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Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society’s (MARS) Crowdfunding for New Hospital on Northern Vancouver Island
In 2014 there were more than 700 patients admitted to Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society's (MARS) facility, with most of them treated in the existing clinic: a converted garage, with the space shared with volunteers, the part time office staff, and the washing...
Around Town: Building Links Celebrates 22nd Anniversary on May 17
Building Links celebrates its 22nd anniversary on May 17. In 2010, Clarice Coty moved her business to an office at 2459 Cousins Road in Courtenay. Since then, the business has grown into the "go-to" source for online information for the North Island construction...
Editor’s Note May 13: Lorne Hotel application may be considered for 3rd reading in May
In This Issue: Lorne Hotel application may be considered for 3rd reading in May, City of Campbell River requesting proposals for turn-key Airport Fuel Storage Depot, and Design for Quathiaski Sewer System Extension 95% complete Lorne Hotel Application May Be...
The Gales Sells Show Home in Ladysmith
The luxury patio show home at The Gales in Ladysmith has sold! Located at #9-626 Farrell Road, this three-bedroom home offers spectacular ocean and mountain views, and was listed for sale at $639,000. The show home at The Gales was built by GNB Builders and is a...
Road and Trail Closures in Full Effect Around John Hart Dam Generating Station Replacement Project
A number of road and trail closures are now in full effect around the John Hart Dam Generating Station replacement project. This includes a three-year road closure of Brewster Lake Road, and closure of parts of the Millennium Trail/Canyon View Trail. Brewster Lake...
Around Town: Construction Council of Vancouver Island Hosts Event on May 13
The Construction Council of Vancouver Island (CCVI) inaugural Capital Project Forum is planned for May 13 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo. Who should attend? People who are involved in the design, procurement, construction and management of public...
Editor’s Note May 6: Elk Falls Suspension Bridge officially opens Saturday, May 9th
In This Issue: Elk Falls Suspension Bridge officially opens Saturday, May 9th, New Dairy Queen building for Campbell River, and Mission Professional Centre in Courtenay now 50% leased and or sold. Elk Falls Suspension Bridge Officially Opens Saturday May 9th Elk Falls...
Three Campbell River Buildings Earn VIREB Commercial Building Awards
Three Campbell River businesses are celebrating this week. The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board held its eighth annual Commercial Building Awards on April 23 at the Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo, and recognized three recently completed Campbell River building...
$6 million in building permits issued in Comox Valley & Campbell River
$6 million in building permits issued in Comox Valley & Campbell River During the past week a total of $6 million in commercial, government and residential permits in the Comox Valley and Campbell River areas. Construction activity is on the rise!...
Around Town: Valley Buildings Recognized for Excellence by Vancouver Island Real Estate Board
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) held its eighth annual Commercial Building Awards on April 23 at the Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo , and two Comox Valley businesses were recognized for their recently completed building projects. The Comox Valley Child...