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Buyer-Driven Real Estate Market in Around Town
Victoria’s real estate market is showing early signs of oversupply as inventory rises, pointing toward a more competitive, buyer-driven market in 2026. The shift to a buyer-driven market could see a greater emphasis on long-term value, including design,...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Tofino: Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation adding 34 new lots and 36 housing units. Comox: seeking feedback before adopting updated Development Cost Charge Bylaws Comox: K’ómoks First Nation adding a 15-lot subdivision. ...
CMHC 2025 Housing Starts in Around Town
Nationally, housing starts across all areas of Canada totalled 259,028 units in 2025, making it the fifth-highest annual total on record and representing a 5.6% increase over 2024. This growth was driven largely by a second consecutive year of record rental housing...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Comox Valley: 2026-2030 Financial Plan proposes over $346 million in capital projects Courtenay: over $4.5 million of building upgrades to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Comox: Proposed $100 million in potential infrastructure...
Courtenay Development Industry Meetup in Around Town
The City of Courtenay invites developers to an Industry Meetup on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. The event will be hosted by the City Development Services team from 12 to 2 pm with lunch included, at the Native Sons Hall (lower level). The City of...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Courtenay: tender released for supply and installation of an artificial turf at G.P. Vanier. Comox Valley: RCMP seeking Letters of Support for a new detachment building. Comox: Fire Station replacement project will...
Yə̓yus Energy Wind Farm in Around Town
Wei Wai Kum First Nation is charting a new course as the majority owner of a proposed $600 million, 197-megawatt wind farm with 30 turbines. A new majority First Nations-owned wind farm project has been announced. Wei Wai Kum First Nation Has partnered with Capstone,...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: BC Housing six-storey, 55-unit supportive housing project Comox Valley: $100+ million upgrades for the Water Pollution Control Centre qathet: Tender for a new well at Myrtle Pond Port Alberni is proceeding with a...
Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 412 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in December, down six per cent from one year ago. Active listings were up seven per cent from December 2024. VIREB recorded 7,620 unit sales in 2025. In its final...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Tofino: $10 million building permit issued for the Clayoquot Biosphere Centre Courtenay: notice of upcoming procurement for intersection improvements Denman Island: over $4 million in upgrades for the Graham Lake Water system A building...