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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: building permit issued for first new hotel since 1980 Campbell River: proposed 84 unit townhome rental complex Cortes Island: proposed restaurant at the Gorge Harbour Marina Resort An artist’s rendering of the planned...
Courtenay’s Housing Target Order in Around Town
Council reviewed the City’s first progress report under the Province’s Housing Target Order, covering the period from September 2025 to February 2026. Council received the Housing Target Order progress report showing the city is well positioned to meet its housing...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Ucluelet: moving forward with approvals for 85 homes Courtenay: approvals are proceeding for 295 mixed residential units Campbell River: Reimagine The Row moving forward with commercial, civic, parkade,184 residential rental units A...
Construction Prompt Payment Act in Around Town
While the Construction Prompt Payment Act in British Columbia (Bill 20) received Royal Assent as of November 27, 2025, the Act is not yet in force. Commencement is expected following a transition period likely within the next 6 to 12 months. The...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Ucluelet: approvals moving forward for 33-lot modular home development Tofino: tender to be issued soon for $3.2 million Campbell Street upgrade Powell River: first reading for two bylaws for 111-ha residential...
VICA Construction Summit in Around Town
The VICA Leadership in Construction Summit (formerly the VICA Conference) will take place on April 17, 2026 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort. This year’s Leadership in Construction Summit is an opportunity for the Vancouver Island...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Tofino: proposed staff housing at Pacific Sands Beach Resort Courtenay: Development Industry Meetup in April Campbell River: Potential third arena at Strathcona Gardens The District of Tofino is pursuing a Housing...
Province Cancels Community Housing Fund
The provincial government’s decision to cancel the BC Community Housing Fund is creating uncertainty for affordable housing initiatives across the province. The Community Housing Fund, launched through BC Housing in 2018, has been discontinued in the current...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: proposed 10,000 sq.ft. community healthcare center and daycare Comox: proposed Canadian Forces Housing Program to include 212 units at 19 Wing Campbell River: provincial budget cancels long-term care facility...
Winter 2026 Economic Highlights from Canadian Construction Association in Around Town
The Canadian economy has steadied: GDP rebounded in the third quarter of 2025, growing at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent and surpassing $2.5 trillion. As the Bank of Canada moves to the sidelines, interest rates are expected to remain at 2.25 per cent through much...