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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Ucluelet: A 12 acre, 112 unit multi residential development proposed for Marine Drive.
- Campbell River: A Development Permit application has been approved for two 6-storey apartment buildings.
- Tofino: The Airport is moving forward with replacing a $750,000 water main.
BC’s Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant in Around Town
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The Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program has new program criteria. Grants of $10,000 to $30,000 are available to small and medium-sized B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19. An additional $5,000 to $15,000 grant is available to eligible tourism-related businesses.
(more…)VIREB Commercial Building Awards in Around Town
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Construction was brisk throughout 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) expects numerous nominations for its 14th Annual Commercial Building Awards. The awards show will be held in late April and be virtual for the second straight year.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Port Alberni: 52 new units in a combination of duplexes and fourplexes. Pre-sales start soon.
- Courtenay: Habitat for Humanity is moving forward with a 12-unit multi-family residential project.
- Tofino: The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation is developing a new RV campground with several mini-cabins.
BC Extends Rent Freeze in Around Town
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The B.C. government is expected to extend its COVID-19 rent freeze to the end of 2021 and amend legislation to cap future rent increases to inflation. Rates are currently frozen until July 10 with a maximum 1.4% increase for 2021 permitted after that date.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Courtenay: A new five storey, 41 unit condo building proposed near Walmart.
- Campbell River: Development permit approved for 26 luxury condo units beside Fisherman’s Wharf.
- Port Alberni: Organizers reviewing funding sources for new $25 million Nuu-chah-nulth Cultural Centre.
VIREB February Market Update In Around Town
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According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) February Statistics, 417 single-family detached properties (excluding acreage and waterfront) sold on the MLS® System, a year-over-year increase of 56 per cent.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Campbell River: Rezoning application submitted for a 60 unit rental building in Willow Point.
- Comox: A new $1 million Marine Building Project will provide commercial and retail space at the Comox Marina.
- North Island: Construction for a new day lodge at Mount Cain is expected to start at the end of the ski season.
Donate Construction Material to Habitat for Humanity in Around Town
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The Habitat for Humanity ReStores continue to accept quality new and used construction materials, housewares, furniture, and other miscellaneous items. Both the Courtenay and Campbell River stores are open.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox: Lots expected soon for a mixed residential phased development.
- Cumberland: Three lot subdivision proposed for Nelson Roofing, Edgett Excavating and an industrial building for 11 businesses.
- Powell River: Applications submitted for a co-housing residential development with 36 units.
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