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2026 Property Assessments in Around Town
BC Assessment has released its annual updated property assessments, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2025. The typical assessed values of single-family homes from the West Coast to North Island increased between 1 to 3 % in Tofino, Courtenay, Powell River,...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction news
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Courtenay: over $52 million in Building Permits for multi family projects Comox: online portal for development applications, building permits, and property file requests Cumberland: approvals expected soon for 118 units mixed-use...
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season
It is traditional at this time of year for us to thank the staff in municipal offices for their assistance in providing us with timely and pertinent information throughout the year. We also extend our appreciation to the consultants,...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Ucluelet: $4.6 million Sanitary Sewer Projects awarded to Hazelwood Courtenay: Construction to begin in 2026 for 200+ bed shelter and supportive housing project. Campbell River: partnering with Seymour Pacific Developments Ltd. and...
Vancouver Island and Powell River Real Estate Market Update In Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 513 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in November, down eight per cent from one year ago. Active listings and average sales prices were up five per cent from November 2024. Both the Vancouver...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Cumberland: planning work proceeding for Perseverance Creek Watershed and No. 2 Dam Comox: re-designated several 6 storey zoned properties to 3 storeys Powell River: $3 million building permit issued for 40 unit...
Quinsam Heights Neighbourhood Plan Update in Around Town
The City of Campbell River is in the final stages of updating the Quinsam Heights Neighbourhood Plan and is inviting public input to help shape the future of this growing area. An open house will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Campbell...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Tofino: zoning amendment application submitted for new fire training facility Comox Valley: building permit issued for new Union Bay Firehall Courtenay: open house December 8 for 100+ unit BC Housing supportive housing complex The Tofino...
B.C. rent prices drop in Around Town
The latest data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation said average rents across all property types in B.C. fell by 6.2 per cent compared to October 2024. Leading the country as average asking rents declined across Canada in October. Veyron Properties Ltd. is...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Building Links we report on residential and commercial development in the Comox Valley. Learn more at Building Links.