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Around Town Future of Waste Management in Campbell River
The closure of the Campbell River Waste Management Centre is anticipated within the next three to five years. An open house will be held to answer questions from 5pm to 7pm on April 2 to provide information to residents about the Campbell River Waste Management Centre...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note Sixty eight new rental apartments in Campbell River ready for occupancy May 1Development permit application submitted for 20 new rental units in CourtenayCommunity engagement workshops for Comox Community Centre Master Plan April 8 Crowne...
New Builders Code addresses worksite conduct
The Province of B.C. and the BC Construction Association (BCCA) have launched a new program that aims to address B.C.’s skilled labour shortage by reducing harassment, bullying and hazing on construction worksites. The Builders Code is a standard code of conduct for...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note Tendering process for CFB Comox Hangar 7 renovation expected in April.Construction of Village of Cumberland fire hall could begin this summer.Development of 112 unit apartment complex in Powell River moving forward. The tendering process...
Around Town VIREB February Market Update
According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) February Statistics, sales of single-family homes from Duncan to Port Hardy were down 28 per cent from February 2018 and up 10 per cent from January 2019. The Vancouver Island Real Estate Boardmhas...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note Two four-storey residential apartment buildings proposed for Courtenay.Port Hardy may start construction on new Multiplex Centre this year. The qathet Regional District is proceeding with replacement of Lund fire hall. Woodsmere Holdings...
Build to the Step Code Hands-on Workshop
Join the Community Energy Association and BC Institute of Technology for a workshop for builders, tradespeople and building officials. BCIT instructor, Christi Sacht, will use the institution's zero emissions building lab-in-a-box for the March 28 or 29 training day...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note Cumberland approves development permit for two new commercial buildings. Renovations for Administrative & Counselling Offices at North Island College - Campbell River Campus proceeding.Vancouver Island Regional Library confirms new...
Around Town Kwispaa LNG project on hold
The Huu-ay-aht First Nation says Steelhead LNG has pulled out of a planned development at Sarita Bay, just months after it was announced as a major milestone. The Hutu-ay-aht First Nation has announced the Kwispaa LNG Project has been put on hold. Learn more at...
Your Weekly North Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note New 70-unit rental apartment building in Campbell River. New 50 lot subdivision in Courtenay.Tenders for Boiler Upgrades at two Comox Valley schools. In this week’s issue of Building Links, WestUrban Developments has received a Development...