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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....
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Comox Strathcona Waste Management: tipping fee increases approved Union Bay: 750 acres continues to be for sale by court order Campbell River: proposed 52-unit apartment building January 1, 2026 there will be new tipping fees at...
Rebates for Windows, Doors, and Heating Upgrades in Around Town
The CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Programs continue to support energy-efficient home improvements. The Provincial Government continues to fund a variety of energy rebate programs to help homeowners complete home energy upgrades. (Image courtesy...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor's Note: Courtenay: phase 1 moving forward for 80+ lot subdivision Comox: pre-zoning for multi-family apartments on four properties Campbell River: lot registration is underway for first phase of a 200+ unit subdivision This line map shows 1900...
Drywall Disposal at Comox Valley Waste Management Centre in Around Town
Due to a recent increase in the illegal disposal of drywall containing asbestos at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre, approximately one week each month, renovation drywall will not be accepted while required asbestos testing is conducted. The Comox Valley Waste...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor's Note: Port Alberni: upcoming major mechanical and energy-efficiency retrofit at the Alberni Valley Multiplex Hornby Island: Co-op in final stages of design for a new building and renovations Strathcona: repair work at for the wharfs at Owen...