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Editor’s Note February 15, 2017: Proposed 97-unit apartment building in Campbell River
In This Issue: New five storey, 97 unit apartment building proposed for Campbell River at 1430 Island Highway South. Work continues on $ 29.8 million Campbell River Substation Upgrade Project, completion fall of 2017. Design work for new $8.5 million leachate...
Around Town: VICA Hosts Youth Constructing a Future Program
In November, VICA launched its Youth Constructing a Future program to prepare young adults (18+) for a career in the construction industry. They are recruiting for the next intake on February 20! Participants must be a resident of BC, legally entitled to work in...
Editor’s Note February 8, 2017: Tender issued for the New North Connector and Rees Bridge Replacement
In This Issue A tender has been issued for the New North Connector and Rees Bridge Replacement A new 89-unit, 4-storey apartment building is being proposed for Comox Phase 6 which includes 26 lots expected to be registered at Coal Valley Estates in March A tender has...
The Village of Cumberland issues tender for Bevan & Cumberland Road Upgrades
The Village of Cumberland has issued a tender for Bevan & Cumberland Road Upgrades - Phase 2. The full road reconstruction of approximately 375 m of Bevan Road from the intersection of Wellington Street to Cumberland Road, and approximately 1.0 km of Cumberland...
Around Town: 2016 banner year for real estate on Vancouver Island
A total of 6,063 single-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in 2016, an increase of 24 per cent over the 4,885 sales recorded the previous year*. Inventory of single-family homes dipped to 859 in December, a historic low, down 37 per cent from...
Editor’s Note February 1, 2017: Rezoning application for 72-lot development in Powell River
In This Issue Rezoning application for 72-lot development in Powell River Two new tenders from the City of Campbell River Development permit application in Powell River for a proposed 75-unit seniors home Rezoning application for 72-lot development in Powell River The...
Around Town: New trades training facility at North Island College
Premier Christy Clark announced a $13.5-million investment in a new trades training facility at North Island College that will help prepare students for in-demand jobs in the skilled trades. The funding will support construction of a new trades training facility to...
Editor’s Note January 25, 2017: New apartments at 19 Wing Comox
In This Issue: New apartments at 19 Wing Comox Church Street Tap House receives development permit Goose Spit sewer line upgrade New apartments at 19 Wing Comox Construction started last week on Residential Low-Rise Apartment Buildings at 19 Wing Comox, and is...
Around Town: BC Construction Association releases Fall of 2016 Stat Pack
The BC Construction Association has released its Stat Pack for the Fall of 2016, offering big numbers about the construction industry in British Columbia. According to the BCCA, construction is the number 1 employer in BC’ goods sector, accounting for 8.2% of the...
Editor’s Note January 18, 2017: Budget Blinds hosting open house January 21
In This Issue: Budget Blinds grand re-opening January 21 CVRD developing Indoor Recreation Facilities Master Plan Hornby Island Fire Hall to be complete February 2017 Budget Blinds hosting open house The new owners of Budget Blinds in the Comox Valley, Campbell River...