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Toy Drive Loonies for Loggers in Around Town
As we watch local Vancouver Island communities grapple with the logging strike fallout, local companies Tippin Point Contracting Ltd. and Kram Industries Ltd. have teamed up to provide cargo trailer transportation for toy donations for the Loonies for Loggers Christmas Hampers.
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In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Courtenay: An application has been submitted for a 118 unit apartment building.
- Comox: Canadian Forces Housing Agency has issued three standing offers for 19 Wing Comox.
- Powell River: Blueberry Commons Farm Cooperative is seeking a Builder for 32 units.
New Home Registry Report In Around Town
According to the BC Housing New Home Registry statistics, the number of newly registered homes and multi-units from January to October 2018 vs 2019 has increased by 30% (983 vs 1278 units). Overall, a 59 unit decrease in single-family homes (sf) has been offset by 354 new multi-family units (Port Alberni, Tofino, Powell River and Campbell River).
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In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Campbell River: 240 rental units approved; building permits for 160 units and a development permit for 80 units.
- Strathcona Regional: Plans are in the works to build a new Salmon Point Pub/Restaurant.
- Comox Strathcona: A Request for Qualifications is expected to be issued in December for the new $14 million Regional Organics Facility.
Road Safety at Work in Around Town
The Road Safety at Work program is proving a free four-hour interactive workshop to help employers implement or improve a road safety program for employees who drive for work. Participants will learn about the costs of motor vehicle incidents and apply hazard identification / risk assessment procedures to prioritize road safety issues. They will also use Road Safety at Work tools and resources to develop action plans aimed at preventing workplace vehicle crashes.
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In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Comox Valley: Hyundai submits application for a new dealership.
- Cumberland: Over 30 tenders issued for new Cumberland Fire Hall.
- Campbell River: The Vancouver Island Regional Library proposes $14 million new public library facility.
Zero Energy Buildings in Around Town
The Community Energy Association is holding a series of BCIT Zero Energy Building courses in communities across BC. The only Fall Series Island session will be held this week, Thursday (November 14), in Courtenay.
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In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Courtenay: A new multi-residential development for 90 townhomes.
- Campbell River: $1.8 million in funding is now in place for the construction of a Fieldhouse at Robron Park.
- Hornby Island: The School District has issued a tender for the replacement of the Hornby Island School.
Kutyn Market Minute in Around Town
For both the Comox Valley and Campbell River, the single-family statistics point to higher inventories and longer days to sell. The year to date statistics indicate lower sales volumes, but again average prices are up.
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In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Comox: The Town is holding a BC Energy Code Step information meeting on November 28.
- Courtenay: An four-storey mixed-use building is being proposed for downtown Courtenay.
- Tenders: 15 in this week’s issue
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