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Editor’s Note – July 16, 2014
Steelhead LNG Corp. and the Huu-ay-aht First Nations (HFN) have signed an Opportunity Development Agreement that will see them work together to explore developing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project on HFN-owned land at Sarita Bay, approximately 10 kms north of...
Around Town – July 9, 2014
VIREB Reports Strongest June Sales Activity Since 2007 Sales activity is heating up across the Vancouver Island housing market area, with the Board reporting its strongest June on record since 2007. A total of 470 single-family homes sold on the MLS® system in the...
Around Town – July 9, 2014
Construction work for the new $606.2 million North Island Hospitals Project began on Monday July 7th on both the Courtenay and Campbell River sites. Work on the Campbell River site will take place around the existing hospital and work at the Courtenay site will begin...
WesternOne Rentals Opens New Location in Campbell River
WesternOne has been in the business of equipment rentals and sales for over 30 years. They have stores in Comox, Courtenay, two in Victoria and they have just opened their fifth store in Campbell River. They rent hundreds of tools and different types of machinery,...
Editor’s Note – June 25, 2014
We have three new tenders from the City of Campbell River this week. They are seeking: 1. Proposals from qualified firms to complete Landscaping and to expand the irrigation system at Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex; 2. Proposals from qualified firms to perform...
Vancouver Island Housing Market Continues Upswing in May 2014
Sales activity across the Vancouver Island housing market area continued its upward swing this May, paving the way for a strong summer market. According to British Columbia Real Estate Association’s chief economist, Cameron Muir, low interest rates continue to be a...
Editor’s Note – June 18, 2014
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) board of directors has gained approval via elector response to proceed with capital improvements to the Comox Valley Curling Centre. An alternative approval process, received public approval to borrow $1.9 million for the...
Vancouver Island Job Fair in Campbell River July 17
The North Vancouver Island Aboriginal Training Society (NVIATS), in partnership with the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, will be hosting the Vancouver Island Jobs Fair and it is open to all job seekers and industries on July 17th, 2014 from 10 am - 6 pm, at...
Editor’s Note – June 11, 2014
The City of Campbell River is requesting proposals to secure the services of a qualified firm to develop an Urban Forest Management Plan that establishes guidelines and actions to preserve and enhance its urban forest. Greenways Land Trust has taken the lead on this...
Around Town – Victoria Housing Market Outlook
According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Second Quarter Victoria Housing Market Outlook report, Victoria Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) new home construction is forecast to decline five per cent to 1,600 starts in 2014 and to increase in 2015 to...