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Around Town: Investment in non-residential building construction, Q2 2017
Investment in non-residential construction totalled $12.4 billion in the second quarter, up 0.3% from the previous quarter. This increase follows three consecutive declines. Nationally, the gain was the result of an increase in spending on the construction of...
Editor’s Note August 2, 2017: Graham Cooke and Associates to redesign the Campbell River Golf and Country Club
Graham Cooke and Associates to redesign the Campbell River Golf and Country Club New seniors complex, called Coastal Winds moving ahead in Powell River New roofing tender for City of Courtenay buildings Graham Cooke and Associates to redesign the Campbell River Golf...
Around Town: New Engineered Landfill Opening at Comox Valley Waste Management Centre
The first phase of the new landfill at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre will start receiving waste in August as the current site reaches capacity. The new facility meets or exceeds all current provincial requirements for landfill design, construction, and...
Editor’s Note July 26, 2017: New tender for Greenwood Trunk Sanitary Sewer in Courtenay
In This Week's Issue: New tender out this week for Greenwood Trunk Sanitary Sewer in Courtenay Contract for Hudson Trunk Sanitary Sewer Upgrade has been awarded to Wacor Holdings Ltd Port Alberni is moving ahead with planning for the Liquid Waste Management Plan New...
Around Town: Lumber prices rising due to BC Forest Fires
Fires across BC intensified during the past week and has displaced 37,000 people from their homes, disrupted mining and forestry operations and damaged public utilities. Wood prices can rise as high as 6 percent if operations remain shut for weeks said Ketan Mamtora,...
Editor’s Note July 19, 2017: New four storey, 70 unit residential building planned for Campbell River
In This Week's Issue: New four storey, 70 unit residential building planned for Campbell River Construction underway for 16 new townhouses on 8th Street in Campbell River New 19 lot subdivision is proceeding in Comox New four storey, 70 unit residential building...
Around Town: North Island Hospital drop-in community information sessions
Whether you’re looking for information or have a question about the new North Island Hospital, Island Health welcomes all residents to attend drop-in community information sessions taking place on July 17 in the Comox Valley and July 19 in Campbell River. The drop-in...
Editor’s Note July 12, 2017: Second quarter construction statistics
In This Week's Issue: Second quarter construction statistics are featured in this issue Agius Construction proposing to rezone a property on Guthrie Road to accommodate town homes and retail space City staff in Campbell River are looking to approve the permit...
Around Town: John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project Open House July 9
BC Hydro and InPower BC, the project contractor are pleased to invite the public to the third annual John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project community event. This is a unique annual opportunity to see the construction site and watch the project evolve. The...
Editor’s Note July 5, 2017: Meet the new CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association on Tuesday, July 11 in Courtenay
In This Issue: Meet the new CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association on Tuesday, July 11 in Courtenay New multi-family development going ahead in Cumberland New subdivision proposed for Campbell River to create 75 lots Meet the new CEO of the Vancouver...