Around Town: Comox Valley Regional District – Building permit fees to increase
On November 8, the Comox Valley Regional District Board approved an increase in building permit fees for construction in the Comox Valley electoral areas. Base fees have been raised by $25 along with an adjustment of the variable fees. Where the former building permit...
Around Town: VIREB Reports Buyer Demand and Low Inventory in October’s Report
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) reports that single-family home sales in October 2017 rose by 16 per cent from one year ago but dipped 10 per cent from September. Last month, 460 properties sold on the MLS System® compared to 398 one year ago and 511 in...
Around Town: BC Energy Step Code Seminar – What It Means For Future Buildings In The North Island
The Step Code: The BC Energy Step Code is BC’s new voluntary energy code for buildings which local governments can choose to be a requirement in their jurisdictions. It outlines the incremental steps to guide designers and builders towards buildings that will meet...
Around Town: Opioid crisis: VICA holds Harm Reduction Workshops for the construction industry
Construction industry workers may be demographically vulnerable to opioid poisoning. Recent data from the BC Coroner’s Office indicates that 80% of drug related deaths are occurring in men, and 75% of drug related deaths are occurring in people aged 30-59. Vancouver...
Around Town: Proposed Changes to the Development Cost Charges (DCCs) for Water and Sewer
In April 2017, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) completed a technical study to review DCCs for both water and sewer. Koers and Associates completed the study and reviewed population estimates within the serviced communities and upcoming capital projects for...Get 8 FREE Issues!
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