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Campbell River’s new development engineer in Around Town
There’s new support on the way for development in Campbell River. City Council has approved a new community development engineer position to streamline the review of development applications – and to help keep up with anticipated future demand. The City of Campbell...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note Comox Valley Regional District: Construction on $126 million Water Treatment Plant to begin soon. Courtenay: A development permit for a $55 million senior's housing has been approved.Campbell River: Registration for 30 unit patio and...
Managing Strata Renewal Projects in Around Town
The Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association (VISOA) is presenting an educational seminar for strata owners, council members, and property managers to manage new and older properties. The Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association is offering an educational seminar...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note Alberni-Clayoquot: The district is considering preventing cement-based buildings for cannabis production.Courtenay: Two new commercial/retail buildings for the Crown Island Shopping Centre. Powell River: The city seeks direction for park...
VIREB August Market Update in Around Town
According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) August Statistics, 413 single-family (SF) homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System compared to 453 the previous month and 463 in August 2018. The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board has...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Building Links Port Alberni: Council continues to support 150 units in four new five-storey buildings.Campbell River: Proposed new 21 unit, six-storey luxury condominium building.Powell River: BC Housing four-storey, 42-unit affordable housing...
Vancouver Island Economic Summit in Around Town
The Vancouver Island State of the Island Economic Summit is heading into its 13th year this October. The two-day event provides opportunities for businesses and stakeholders on Vancouver Island to work together on solutions to overcome common challenges and to...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Building Links: Wastewater Treatment Projects for Cumberland, Powell River, Tofino, and Kyuquot.A major development permit for highway maintenance buildings in Campbell River.Step Code Tip: working with an Energy Advisor Part II. This artist’s rendition...
Free BC Building Codes in Around Town
As of April 1, 2019, electronic versions of the National Building Code of Canada were made available at no cost and the changes eliminated the royalties B.C. pays to the federal government. The BC Building Codes are now available online for free, and printed copies...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Building Links: Courtenay: A development permit has been submitted for 60 residential micro-units. Powell River: Funding approvals are in place for construction of a new Lund Fire Hall.Port Alberni: Cermaq Canada is moving forward with a $9 million...