Around Town: Industry Stakeholders Taking Action
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) and the BC Construction Association (BCCA) are among a number of industry stakeholder groups that continue to oppose the “Community Benefits Agreement” (CBA) announced by the NDP government in July. While...
Around Town: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Releases Housing Starts for second quarter 2018
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released the July 2018 housing starts data last week. Here are some of the highlights: Comox Valley and Campbell River Highlights – Elevated housing construction has the Comox Valley pacing well ahead of 2017 for...
Around Town: Congratulations to Crown Isle on their 25th anniversary!
Twenty five years ago in July of 1993, the 18 hole championship golf course at Crown Isle Resort and Golf Course opened. The 48,000 sq. ft. clubhouse followed in 1998, and Crown Isle quickly became a centre-piece in the Comox Valley. Over 1,100 homes have been built...
Around Town: BC returns to Union First Rule
On July 16, the BC NDP announced details about an agreement with the Allied Infrastructure and Related Construction Council, a conglomerate of American-based Building Trade Unions (BTU). While any company — union or non-union — can bid on a public infrastructure...
Around Town: Employee Hiring
Work BC is the employment hub in many communities across BC for linking employers to job seekers. All of the services provided, to job seekers and employers alike, are free of charge and usually available on short notice. Local Work BC offices include The Job Shop in...Get 8 FREE Issues!
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