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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.
BCCA Construction Fall 2025 Stat Pack in Around Town
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has released its Fall 2025 Stat Pack, a semi-annual report highlighting economic and labour trends across British Columbia’s construction sector. BC Construction Association has released its semi-annual look a trends in the...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Comox: seeking Fire Station Construction Managers Powell River: Staff preparing draft amendment bylaws to develop 111 hectares. Campbell River: four new childcare buildings with 170 spaces Comox is seeking proposals from Construction...
Vancouver Island and Powell River Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 649 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in October, down nine per cent from one year ago. Active listings and average sales prices were down four per cent from October 2024. October real estate news...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Comox Valley Regional District: invites tenders for the Dyke Road Park – Phase 2 project Courtenay: seeking construction management firms for the East Courtenay Firehall project Comox: Official Community Plan public hearing on November 26...
Cumberland Director of Engineering and Public Works in Around Town
The Village of Cumberland is seeking a Director of Engineering and Public Works. This critical role provides technical and operational leadership to ensure the effective planning, development, and maintenance of the Village’s infrastructure and public works services....