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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Courtenay: Proposed $6.5+ million pedestrian bridge Saratoga Beach: Rezoning application denied for over 400 lots. Campbell River: General contractor announced for BC Hydro's Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project The...
Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 741 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in April. 376 single-family homes sold, down 2 per cent from April 2023. Sales of condos came in at 75 units, dropping by one per cent. In the row/townhouse category,...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: 7.9 acres housing project for the Tseshaht First Nation Courtenay: College seeking General Contractor for new childcare centre. Powell River: New rezoning application to increase from 35 lots to 55-unit townhomes. ...
Asbestos Disposal Options in Comox-Strathcona in Around Town
Asbestos disposal at the Campbell River Waste Management Centre is unavailable until further notice. Until further notice, residents and licensed waste haulers will need to travel to Nanaimo’s solid waste facilities. The Campbell River Waste Management Centre is no...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Comox Valley: $9.8 million for five transit exchanges Campbell River: Island Health moving forward with $85 million Long Term Care Home North Island: 2 all-day planned power outages at the end of May The Comox Valley Regional District...
Building Permits Quarterly Statistics In Around Town
The Comox Valley to Campbell River building permit total values for the first quarter of 2024 have increased by 51% compared to the first quarter in 2023. However, that is due to a $45,000,000 permit for renovations to the Strathcona Recreation Centre in Campbell...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: Construction starts for 35 unit housing project. Courtenay: Over 110 new units now renting for three projects. Campbell River: Construction starts for 40 unit upscale apartment building. Building...
Vancouver Island Real Estate Market Update In Around Town
Last month's housing market was calmer than expected, with 291 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, down 22 per cent from March 2023. Sales of condos came in at 84 units, increasing by 27 per cent...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: zoning approved for five storey 25-unit condo building Comox Valley: information session for proposed mandatory septic regulatory program Port Hardy: district providing land for up to 24 unit housing project The City of...
$15 million Apprenticeship Program Completed in Around Town
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has announced completion of the Apprenticeship Services program, funded by the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy. The program closed on March 31st, 2024. Small and medium-sized businesses benefited from funding for...