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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
This is the final of three condensed issues in the summer of 2024. We return to full issues September 11, 2024. We hope you had a great British Columbia Day! This week's issue includes Tenders and Building Permits. The weekly issue will be condensed following...
BC Hydro Civil Registration Program in Around Town
BC Hydro is launching their customer civil registration program with early registration now open. Effective September 1, BC Hydro suppliers will be required to hire a contractor who's part of the registered civil contractor list for all construction of...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: new office options for Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Ucluelet: proposed 21 unit mixed commercial/residential development in Ucluelet Comox: three properties for sale with over 26 development acres The...
Second Annual Builders’ Education Summit 2024 in Around Town
Presented by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC (CHBA BC) and the Building Officials’ Association of BC (BOABC), this year's Builders' Education Summit will be held at the Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel on October 23rd and 24th. Attend the...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note Courtenay: Construction begins on a new childcare centre at the North Island College. Comox: City is working through approvals for a new 205 unit apartment building. Campbell River: Approvals moving forward for 30 bare land strata lot...
Home Prices and Lower Interest Rates in Around Town
The Bank of Canada is now less concerned about home prices spiking as it lowers the benchmark interest rate to 4.5%. The next interest rate decision is set for September 4. Industry analysts expect September’s interest decision to be...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Comox Valley: Union Bay Estates moving forward with a wastewater treatment plant. Comox: Tender for the design and construction of an estimated $53 million project at 19 Wing. Campbell River: Proposed new high density zones along...
VIREB July Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 737 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in July. 363 single-family homes sold, down 11 per cent from July 2023. Sales of condos came in at 87 units, decreasing by nine per...
A return to full issues next week.
This week is the second of three condensed issues in 2024. We return with full issues next week. We hope you had a great British Columbia Day! This week's issue includes Tenders and Building Permits. The weekly issue will be condensed following the August and...
BC Home Sales Continue at Below Average Pace in Around Town
The BC Multiple Listing Service® (MLS® ) recorded 19% less residential sales in June 2024 compared to June 2023. For Vancouver Island (north of Victoria), active listings were up from 2,973 in June 2023 to 3,999 this June, with 18% sold, compared to 28% in...