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Around Town: Province Updates Building Code
The provincial government is updating the BC Building Code, effective December 19, 2014. There are four new requirements, and they will apply to new construction in the province: Energy Efficiency - Energy-efficiency standards have been broadened to include the entire...
Editor’s Note, v.22 no. 48
In This Issue Comox Strathcona Waste Management Board approves borrowing for landfill; Island Timberlands submits rezoning application for Brean Road; and BC Hydro announces new projects for Campbell River region. Comox Strathcona Waste Management Board approves...
Two New Major Hydro Projects for Campbell River
BC Hydro has announced two new major projects for the Campbell River region. Starting in 2018/19, BC Hydro will initiate seismic upgrades to the John Hart and Strathcona Dams. Work will begin once the John Hart Generating Station replacement project is complete. The...
North Island Hospitals Project Holds Information Sessions
The North Island Hospitals Project (NIHP) is holding its quarterly community information session on Wednesday December 3, 2014 in Courtenay and Thursday December 7 in Campbell River. These information sessions are an opportunity for community members to ask questions...
Editor’s Note Volume 22 Issue 47
In This Issue Open house in Comox on proposed development of former Lorne Hotel site; Five firms invited to submit proposals for design of firefighter training centre; and City of Powell River proceeding with library project. Open House in Comox on Proposed...
Editor’s Note: CV Curling Club & BC Hydro Tenders Awarded
In This Issue: CVRD awards tender for curling club renovation; Comox developing integrated stormwarter management plan; and BC Hydro makes decision on intake operating gate contract. The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has awarded the tender for the Comox Valley...
Around Town: CVRD Proposes to Amend the Official Community Plan
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is amending their Official Community Plan (OCP). Proposed Changes to the Settlement Expansion Areas as set out in the Regional Growth Strategy (RGD) Plan are numerous and could affect some planned development in the CVRD....
In This Issue
St. Joseph's hospital issues sub-trades tender; City of Courtenay seeking contractors for addition to lawn bowling clubhouse; Crowne Pacific Developments seeking pricing for sub-trades. St. Joseph's Hospital (through Knappet Construction) has issued a sub-trades only...
Editor’s Note
The City of Courtenay invites five firms to submit proposals; The CVRD is seeking engineering services for force main replacement; District of Tofino seeks highway-layout design services. Five Firms Invited to Submit Proposals to City of Courtenay The City of...
Around Town
The John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project Receives National Gold Award Last week the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) gave the John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project a national gold award at the National Awards for...