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Around Town Upper Island Safety Conference
The 10th Annual Upper Island Safety Conference is open for registration with early bird discounts ending April 13. This three-day conference (third day optional with post-conference training sessions) takes place in Campbell River at the Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex on May 27-29
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Quadra Island’s 158 acre Schellinck-Gowlland Harbour development approved
- Mixed-use Development proposed near Courtenay Fire Hall
- Affordable senior’s housing project in Powell River going to tender in May
Around Town Future of Waste Management in Campbell River
The closure of the Campbell River Waste Management Centre is anticipated within the next three to five years. An open house will be held to answer questions from 5pm to 7pm on April 2 to provide information to residents about the Campbell River Waste Management Centre closure.
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Sixty eight new rental apartments in Campbell River ready for occupancy May 1
- Development permit application submitted for 20 new rental units in Courtenay
- Community engagement workshops for Comox Community Centre Master Plan April 8
New Builders Code addresses worksite conduct
The Province of B.C. and the BC Construction Association (BCCA) have launched a new program that aims to address B.C.’s skilled labour shortage by reducing harassment, bullying and hazing on construction worksites.
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Tendering process for CFB Comox Hangar 7 renovation expected in April.
- Construction of Village of Cumberland fire hall could begin this summer.
- Development of 112 unit apartment complex in Powell River moving forward.
Around Town VIREB February Market Update
According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) February Statistics, sales of single-family homes from Duncan to Port Hardy were down 28 per cent from February 2018 and up 10 per cent from January 2019.
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Two four-storey residential apartment buildings proposed for Courtenay.
- Port Hardy may start construction on new Multiplex Centre this year.
- The qathet Regional District is proceeding with replacement of Lund fire hall.
Build to the Step Code Hands-on Workshop
Join the Community Energy Association and BC Institute of Technology for a workshop for builders, tradespeople and building officials. BCIT instructor, Christi Sacht, will use the institution’s zero emissions building lab-in-a-box for the March 28 or 29 training day in Campbell River.
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Cumberland approves development permit for two new commercial buildings.
- Renovations for Administrative & Counselling Offices at North Island College – Campbell River Campus proceeding.
- Vancouver Island Regional Library confirms new Library for Sayward.
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