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Around Town: VIREB August Market Update
According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) August Statistics, sales of single-family homes in the VIREB region (Duncan to Port Hardy) increased by seven per cent from July 2018 and decreased by 14 per cent from August 2017. (more…)
Editor’s Note September 12, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Issue:
- Port Alberni awards Wastewater Treatment Plant contract
- Detailed design proceeding for Strathcona Gardens redevelopment
- Ten new and previously published tenders (more…)
Around Town: VICA reports a 42 per cent increase in building permits
Construction activity on Vancouver Island continued at a robust rate during the April to June 2018 period (second quarter) with the total value of building permits issued reaching $806.9 million — a 42 per cent gain over the first quarter of 2018. (more…)
Editor’s Note September 5, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue:
- Site prep begun for mixed commercial-residential on Anderton in Comox
- Funding for Glenmore Dike upgrades in Oyster River
- Twelve new and previously published tenders
Around Town: Industry Stakeholders Taking Action
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) and the BC Construction Association (BCCA) are among a number of industry stakeholder groups that continue to oppose the “Community Benefits Agreement” (CBA) announced by the NDP government in July. (more…)
Editor’s Note August 29, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue
- Three large projects in Powell River receive approval.
- Open house for Riverwood Development September 6th.
- Seven new tenders from Port Alberni to Sayward.
Around Town: 2018 ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit
The Vancouver Island Econimic Alliance is hosting its annual economic summit Wednesday & Thursday, October 24 & 25 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo.Since 2007, the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance has been providing a tradeshow and a forum for businesses and stakeholders on Vancouver Island to network, learning about new initiatives and exploring opportunities. This year’s economic summit is scheduled for Wednesday & Thursday, October 24 & 25 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo. (more…)
Editor’s Note August 22, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue:
- Office for 850 acre Union Bay Estates to open in September in Union Bay.
- New restaurant and lounge proposed for the Town of Comox.
- Five new tenders from Port Alberni to Campbell River.
Around Town: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Releases Housing Starts for second quarter 2018
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released the July 2018 housing starts data last week. Here are some of the highlights: (more…)
Editor’s Note August 15, 2018: Your Weekly North Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue:
- The Campbell River Golf and Country Club now open to the public.
- New $60 million wastewater treatment plant planned for District of Tofino.
- Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd. awarded contract for Biosolids Composting Facility Expansion.
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