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Around Town: You’re invited to the Civic Centre conceptual design open house
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is inviting residents of the region to the Civic Centre CVRD regional office conceptual design open house on Tuesday, March 21. Residents can drop-in to the CVRD Boardroom (550B Comox Road) anytime between 4– 7 pm to check out...
Editor’s Note March 15, 2017: Portion of Pacific Rim Highway to be upgraded
In This Issue Portion of Pacific Rim Highway to be upgraded Quathiaski Cove sewage extension tender awarded Building permit issued for The Ambleside Portion of Pacific Rim Highway to be upgraded Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of Transportation...
Around Town: VIREB Releases February Statistics for Real Estate Sales
In February 2017, the benchmark price of a single-family home in the VIREB area was $403,100, up 18 per cent from one year ago. Prices increased in every zone, ranging from 14 per cent to 25 per cent. The highest increases were seen in Parksville- Qualicum (24 per...
Editor’s Note March 8, 2017: Eight bids received for the North Courtenay Connector and Rees Bridge Replacement
In This Issue: Eight bids received for the North Courtenay Connector and Rees Bridge Replacement KMBR Architects Planners Inc retained to develop conceptual design of the new Comox Valley Regional office Options for a proposed wastewater management system in...
Around Town: The CCVI Capital Project Delivery Forum is on April 20
Featuring presentations by key industry leaders and experts, expect an exciting forum discussing issues that affect everyone in the construction industry. Ideal for people who are involved in the design, procurement, construction, and management of public...
Editor’s Note March 1, 2017: Land deal makes way for new CVRD regional office
In This Issue Land deal with School District #71, the CVRD and the City of Courtenay to make way for new CVRD regional office to be located on Harmston Ave. in Courtenay Construction underway for Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society’s (MARS) new wildlife hospital and...
Comox Road Watermain Replacement
The City of Courtenay is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms for the investigation and condition assessment of a major raw wastewater force main. The pipeline is a bar wrapped pipe raw wastewater force main from the Courtenay pump station (CPS) to the...
Around Town: 10th Annual Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Commercial Building Awards call for Nominees
Organizers of the 10th Annual Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Commercial Building Awards, set for April 20, at the Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo, are looking for nominations. Commercial, industrial and revenue-producing projects, including renovations, from the...
Editor’s Note February 22, 2017: Habitat for Humanity in Campbell River seeking volunteers
In This Issue: Habitat for Humanity in Campbell River seeking volunteers The two new hospitals in Courtenay and Campbell River to be open to the public in September of 2017 City of Port Alberni proposing a biomass-powered Community Energy System Habitat for Humanity...
Around Town: Curious about volunteering on a Habitat build? Let us fill you in!
Do you want the opportunity to help a family in need, learn new skills, and make a lasting impact on your community? Whether you are a construction professional or have never picked up a hammer in your life, we can use your help. Join Habitat Build Volunteer Recruit...