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Around Town: Habitat for Humanity, Vancouver Island North Holds Family Selection Open House
Habitat for Humanity, Vancouver Island North is seeking ten future homeowner families for Lake Trail Road in Courtenay. The Family Selection Open House is being held on Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 pm at the Lewis Centre in Courtenay. If you or someone you know...
Editor’s Note August 24, 2016: Comox Mall submits development permit for new building
In This Issue: Comox Mall to get makeover Site preparation starts for north Courtenay connector project Application received to upgrade Shelter Bay Resort Comox Mall submits development permit for new building The Comox Mall will be getting a makeover. A...
Around Town: Campbell River Chamber of Commerce Hosts Business Leaders Event on September 8th
The Campbell River Chamber of Commerce is hosting its next Business Leaders Series Event at Shelter Point Distillery. The keynote speaker will be Patrick Evans, founder and President of Shelter Point Distillery. Patrick will be sharing the challenges and triumphs of...
Editor’s Note August 17, 2016: Building application submitted for Riverstone in Courtenay
In This Issue: Building application submitted for Riverstone in Courtenay City of Campbell River issues three new tenders Cumberland purchases land for new fire hall Building application submitted for Riverstone in Courtenay A building permit application for the...
Around Town: VIREB Statistics for July 2016
Home Sales a Bit Cooler in July but Significantly Higher Than Last Year Home sales in the VIREB (Vancouver Island Real Estate Board) area cooled somewhat last month but posted a 19 per cent increase over July 2015. In July 2016, 608 single-family homes sold on the...
Editor’s Note August 10, 2016: Airport Commission Workshop bids over budget
In This Issue: CV Airport Commission Workshop bids over budget Tender for improvements at Lift Station #10 issued in Campbell River City of Campbell River seeks consultants for long-term facilities reinvestment plan CV Airport Commission Workshop bids over budget All...
Around Town: Market Minute by Kutyn Appraisals
Chris Kutyn of Kutyn Appraisals has recently published a short analysis of the Comox Valley and Campbell River real estate markets. Here are a few highlights from his August newsletter. The tight rental market forced rental levels up and encouraged first time buyers...
Editor’s Note August 3, 2016: Building permit issued for Thrifty’s renovation at 1551 Cliffe Avenue
In This Issue: Building permit issued for Thrifty renovation at 1551 Cliffe Avenue Additional grant applications underway for CVEX in Courtenay Upland submits landfill application to Province Building permit issued for Thrifty renovation at 1551 Cliffe Avenue Thrifty...
Around Town: Vancouver Island Construction Association Announces Fall Courses
Vancouver Island Construction Association has announced its fall schedule for courses and it is packed with training designed to help industry businesses grow their professional skills and connect with industry experts and peers to expand your network. Some of...
Editor’s Note July 27, 2016: Vancouver Island SFD construction stats up in second quarter
In This Issue: Vancouver Island SFD construction stats up for second quarter, Campbell River will pre-qualify contractors for new water treatment building, and CVRD seeks project coordinator for new regional office facility in Courtenay. Vancouver Island SFD...