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Bids & Tenders Navigating Tariffs Webinar in Around Town
In today's rapidly evolving global trade landscape, understanding and adapting to tariff changes is crucial for public sector suppliers. Bids&Tenders recently hosted an insightful webinar, "Navigating Tariffs: Strategies, Support & Solutions for...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Construction News
In this week’s Building Links: BC: BC Housing has released a request for proposal for the 2025 Community Housing Fund. Courtenay: Request for proposal for path construction within the new McPhee Meadows Park. Campbell River: Major development permit with...
Vancouver Island Construction Association Education Courses
The Vancouver Island Construction Association has an extensive list of professional development opportunities with many courses approved credits and CPD points. The Vancouver Island Construction Association has upcoming courses available for approved credit and CPD...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Building Links: Courtenay: addition to Midland Tool Courtenay: rezoning approved for 12 townhome units Campbell River: proposed 150 long-term bed and child care facility on hold Midland Tools in Courtenay is expanding its commercial building on...
VIREB Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 786 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in April, up eight percent from one year ago. Active listings rose to 4,080 from 3,913 in April 2024. In each category, single family home sales increased nine percent,...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Building Links: Comox Valley: moving forward with the Water South Extension project Cumberland: approvals moving forward for 60 unit apartment building, 26 townhouse and 8 fourplexes Comox: council will consider first reading for rezoning for 75...
BCCA $10,000 Bursary in Around Town
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has launched the Past Chair Legacy Fund for four students to support career development in the construction industry. The BC Construction Association has launched a new bursary fund to support education in the...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Building Links: Tofino: proposed 24 single-family lots with suites and a 55-unit rental building Cumberland: approved seven-lot single-family strata Comox: seeking local architectural firms for new fire hall Woodsmere holdings is proceeding with...
City of Powell River Director of Infrastructure Services in Around Town
Powell River is seeking a Director of Infrastructure Services with an annual salary up to $151,000. Tor Birtig retired in February after 36 years with the City. The City of Powell River is hiring a new director of Infrastructure. Long-time city...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Building Links: Ucluelet: proposed 50-unit affordable rental apartment building Tofino: seeking general contractor for 25-unit apartment building Campbell River: seeking a prime contractor for the demolition of buildings on Shoppers Row The...