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BC Hydro Projects update in Around Town
Construction on three local BC Hydro projects are on schedule. Those projects include the John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade, the Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade, and the Strathcona Dam Water Discharge Upgrade. Three BC Hydro Projects are underway in the...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Cumberland: 16 new lots in Phase 2a of Bevan Industrial Lands Courtenay: May 6 public hearing to update the OCP to consider removing development barriers BC Hydro: updates on all three projects cciano Developments is proceeding with...
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Market Update in Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 636 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in March, up one per cent from one year ago. Active listings were up two per cent from March 2025. This week Building Links takes a closer look at the monthly real...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: Tseshaht First Nation seeking Design Built team for Multiplex. Powell River: Council rezoning city-owned property for future multi-unit residential developments. Surge Narrows: SRD seeking a Contractor Manager to...
VIREB Balanced Real Estate Market in Around Town
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) March report noted that despite some hesitation among buyers, Vancouver Island’s housing market continues to show stability compared to other regions in the province. Vancouver Island’s real estate market continues to...
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...