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NIHP Community Information Meetings return in March
The North Island Hospitals Project (NIHP) latest round of community information sessions to update residents on the design and construction of the new hospitals in the Comox Valley and Campbell River are scheduled for March 11 and 12, 2015. The meetings will take...
Around Town: Vancouver Island Construction Association Reports 18.6 % Increase in Construction Activity in 2014
Total building permits issued across Vancouver Island, a key sign of future construction activity, rose 18.6 per cent in 2014 versus 2013 reports Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) topping $1.3 billion. In 2014, the Nanaimo Regional District had the...
Editor’s Note Feb. 25, 2015 – $112 million Building Permit for Campbell River Hospital
In This Issue Campbell River Hospital issued building permit for $112 million Uchucklesaht Tribe to issue invitation only tender for construction of new cultural centre in Port Alberni Hertiage alteration permit issued for addition to Waverley Hotel Campbell River...
Rancher for Sale at RiversEdge in Courtenay on Vancouver Island
#124 – 2205 Robert Lang Drive is a spectacular three bedroom, two bathroom rancher for sale at RiversEdge in Courtenay on Vancouver Island. This new home for sale is situated on a lot that offers it all (MLS Listing #379478), and is listed at $369,900 including net...
Around Town: Public Information Session on North East Comox Integrated Stormwater Management Plan February 24
An Integrated Stormwater Management Plan is being developed for North East Comox, and residents are invited to attend a public information session on February 24, 2015 at Highland Secondary School. The purpose of the Plan is to develop a rainwater management strategy...
Editor’s Note February 18, 2015: Defense Canada Awards Tender for Integrated Personnel Support Centre
In This Issue: Defense Canada awards tender for Integrated Personnel Support Centre Building; School District 71 submits application for seismic upgrade to Vanier Secondary School; and Organics compost facility under budget considerdation by City of Campbell River....
Mesmerizing Ocean and Mountain Views Make The Gales in Ladysmith Breathtaking
The Gales in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island is a truly breathtaking residential development. Nestled between the ocean and the mountains atop a hillside, this 68 home real estate development offers panoramic ocean and mountain views in one of Canada's prettiest towns....
Learn to Write Winning RFPs with North American Expert Michael Asner
The Vancouver Island Construction Association is hosting a one-day workshop on Thursday February 19 with North America's leading expert on the RFP process. Michael Asner will share his backroom insights into the RFP process to help you write leaner on-message,...
Lawmar Contracting Builds Custom Homes on Lots for Sale at The Ridge on Vancouver Island
Ask owners Lawrie and Mary Ann McIntyre what brought their company Lawmar Contracting to The Ridge in Courtenay on Vancouver Island to build premier custom homes on building lots for sale, and they will tell you it’s the ocean and mountain views. “The view is...
Around Town: VIREB Reports on January 2015 Housing Prices
Sales activity across the Vancouver Island housing market area was down in January, but the average price continues to inch upward. In the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) coverage area, 196 single-family homes sold on the MLS® system in January 2015. This...