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Courtenay’s Newest Independent Living Suites Welcome Residents This Spring
Renovations have begun at the Best Western Westerly Hotel to create the Riverside Senior Living independent living community in downtown Courtenay. Phase 1 of renovations will see 48 hotel suites converted into Independent Living for seniors. These new retirement...
Around Town: CMHC releases December 2017 Housing Starts data
Canada highlights include: The trend in housing starts was 226,777 units in December 2017, compared to 226,178 units in November 2017, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly...
Editor’s Note: January 17, 2018: Tender Issued for Commercial Advisor for Water Treatment Project in Comox Valley
In This Issue: A tender has been issued for a Commercial Advisor for the Water Treatment Project in the Comox Valley Coal Valley Estates in Cumberland is moving forward with new Phases A new ocean view 90-unit apartment building is under development in Campbell River...
Around Town: VIREB posts strongest December on record
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) notes that the housing market in B.C. is thriving due to strong economic fundamentals, such as robust retail sales, job growth, and population growth. BCREA expects economic growth to slow in 2018, expanding at a...
Editor’s Note January 10, 2018: Highway 19A Phase 3 project in Campbell River posted for tender
In This Issue: Highway 19A Phase 3 project in Campbell River posted for tender The new water treatment plant for the Comox Valley expected to begin in 2019 The Village of Sayward calls for tenders for new Water Treatment Plant, Reservoir, and Equipment...
Renovations Are Underway at Courtenay’s Riverside Senior Living
Renovations to create the Riverside Senior Living independent living community at the Best Western Westerly Hotel in downtown Courtenay have begun. The developers are moving forward to convert existing hotel suites into 48 seniors' residences for Phase 1. The hotel...
Around Town: “Best of Public Procurement” award highlights distinguished construction project owners of 2017
Seven public owners have been recognized by the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) for excellence in procurement this year, a first for the industry. According to the BCCA, which monitors and analyzes project information in the BidCentral construction...
Editor’s Note: December 20, 2017: Happy Holidays!
It is traditional for us at this time of year to thank the staff in all of the municipal offices for their assistance in providing us with timely and pertinent information throughout the year. We also extend our appreciation to the consultants, architects, engineers,...
Around Town: BC Assessment – What Was Your Property Worth on July 1? It Matters for 2018
British Columbia's real estate market has seen continued activity in 2017 with residential and commercial property values showing growth in most areas. 2018 property assessment values will reflect what was happening around BC Assessment's uniform valuation date of...
Editor’s Note: December 13, 2017: District of Tofino issues tender for Helleson Drive sanitary pump station
In This Issue: The District of Tofino has issued a tender for upgrading the Helleson Drive sanitary pump station Detailed design for the Greenwood Trunk sewer project in Courtenay is underway Tenders are expected in February for upgrades to the Comox Valley Water...