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Campbell River Apprenticeship Employers Forum In Around Town
The North Vancouver Island Aboriginal Training Society and Industry Training Authority are hosting an Employer Forum on March 30.
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In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Port Hardy: The Canadian Coast Guard is moving forward with the development of a 10,800 sq.ft. Logistics Depot.
- Courtenay: A development permit has been approved for the new Hyundai dealership near Crown Isle.
- North Island: Funding has been announced for roof, heating, and lighting upgrades to 7 schools.
Snap, Crackle and…. In Around Town
Has the bubble just popped? The cyclical property market trend suggests that we have been due for a correction for some time. Closer to home, after strong sales figures in the single-family market in November and December, sales were off sharply for the month of January.
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In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Courtenay: A four-storey 32 bachelor unit apartment has been proposed for downtown.
- Port Alberni: A development variance permit has been approved for a five-storey apartment building with 39 units of senior housing.
- Campbell River: The City has released a tender for Hwy 19A Phase 3 – Civil Works.
Building Envelope Online Training In Around Town
BC Housing is hosting a Building Envelope online workshop the morning of Thursday, February 27.
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In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Tofino: Staff are reviewing two zoning admentment applications for over 250 single and multi family units.
- Campbell River: The new 44 unit Woodsland patio home development will be accepting pre sale deposits soon.
- Building Permits: $9.8 million in this week’s issue.
City of Courtenay OCP Review In Around Town
During the next ten years, the population in Courtenay is expected to grow by more than 15 percent to over 30,000. Courtenay’s Official Community Plan (OCP) is being reviewed to ask; Where will these people live and work and how will the growth be serviced in a cost-effective way? The OCP requires an update to ensure it meets current population projections and community values, while continuing to meet statutory requirements.
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In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Comox Valley: $7 million in odour control upgrades will be proceeding at the Water Pollution Control Centre.
- Powell River: Development Cost Charges expected to increase from between 33 to 136%.
- Powell River: Staff has received a Development Permit application for Phase 1 of a new Aviation Industrial Park.
Retire in Comox in Around Town
According to the Western Investor magazine, three of the top five retirement towns in BC are on Vancouver Island. One of those towns is Comox.
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In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Comox: A public hearing date has been set for a four building, 208 unit rental and condo project.
- Courtenay: WestUrban Developments is moving forward with building permit applications for 40 townhomes and 140 rental units.
- Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District: Plans to extend Ucluelet’s Multi Use Path
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