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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...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Courtenay: City adopts 2026-2030 Financial Plan with 7% tax increase. Comox: Council adopts updated OCP and Zoning Bylaws. CVRD: Regional District takes phase approach to implementing Zero Carbon Step Code Council has set the 2026...
Next City of Courtenay Development Industry Meetup April 14, 2026
The City of Courtenay invites the development industry to their next meeting on April 14, 2026. The next Development Industry meet-up has been scheduled for April 14. Key documents that will impact the local industry are now available online for review Staff...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Campbell River: Construction of new Aquatic and Wellness Centre progressing. Comox: Council seeking tools and options to encourage development. CVRD: Portions of Lazo Road closed for Sewage Conveyance Project construction. This site...
Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 388 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in January, down ten per cent from one year ago. Active listings were up six per cent from January 2025. By category, 162 single family units sold in January 2026,...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Cumberland: Council has adopted updated Zoning Bylaw. Campbell River: Staff advancing proposed 34-unit apartment building. Courtenay: Council gives three readings of proposed 2026-2030 Financial Plan. Cumberland is updating its...