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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Tofino: Trades Tender expected in April for daycare and 4 unit staff accommodation project. Hornby Island: Construction underway for 26 unit housing project. Courtenay: Funding application proceeding for $1.129 million Anderton Dike...
2024 Building Permit Statistics – Comox Valley and Campbell River
Compared to 2023, total building permit values in 2024 decreased last year by 16% from $391 to $328 million and the total number of permits decreased by 7.5% from 803 in 2023 to 743 in 2024. As a further comparison, there were 852 permits issued in 2022. 2024 again...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: proposed 76-room hotel Comox: Design-Build RFP for $18 million facility at 19 Wing Courtenay: Developers meeting scheduled for February 5 This week's issue includes the 2024 Building Permit Statistics Microtel Inn & Suites...
Comox Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw In Around Town
The Town of Comox is updating its Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw. A developer forum was held on January 13 and the Town is now seeking feedback from the development community. The Town of Comox is updating its Official Community Plan and various bylaws,...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Tofino: February trade fair for the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Centre. Cumberland: Second public information meeting for a 180+ unit mixed-use project. Courtenay: Over $12 million 3-year budget for community and neighborhood parks. The...
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board says 2024 ends with a balanced market
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 7,489 unit sales (all property types) in 2024 compared to 7,297 in 2023 and 7,810 in 2022. December 2024 saw unit sales of 443 (all property types) and 2,883 active listings with increased sales in all categories...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Comox Valley: DP approved for 46 site RV Park in Fanny Bay Comox: Vampire Pavilion work is underway Campbell River: Wind energy project proposed northeast of the City An applicant has submitted a revised application for a...
2025 Vancouver Island Property Assessments in Around Town
BC Assessment has released the updated property assessments, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2024. BC Assessment has released the 2025 property assessments for the province, including Vancouver Island. The value of single family homes has increased in...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Courtenay: NIC has announced new student housing rental rates. Powell River: Approvals are moving forward for 9 fourplexes. Campbell River: Rezoning approved to permit 10-storey buildings in some areas. This artist’s rendition shows the...
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season in this week’s Around Town
It is traditional at this time of year for us to thank the staff in municipal offices for their assistance in providing us with timely and pertinent information throughout the year. We also extend our appreciation to the consultants,...