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Around Town: Public meetings and online survey for City of Courtenay Tree Protection Bylaw

by Kenzie Andrews | Jun 16, 2016 | Arborist, Around Town, Blog, Bylaws, Courtenay

City of Courtenay has initiated the public consultation stage of changes proposed to the City’s Tree Protection and Management Bylaw. There is an on-line public survey that is very easy to use and should take no more than 10 minutes. The survey and background...

Around Town: Hot housing market on Vancouver Island puts home sellers in driver’s seat

by Kenzie Andrews | Jun 9, 2016 | Around Town, Blog, Real Estate News, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board

According to the most recent statistics from the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB), buyers are competing for available listings on Vancouver Island. In May 2016, 771 single-family homes sold on the MLS® System compared to 527 last May, an increase of 46 per...

Around Town: Design downtown! Workshops to refresh the heart of Campbell River

by Kenzie Andrews | Jun 2, 2016 | Around Town, Campbell River, Construction News, Open House

Celebrating Campbell River’s west coast heritage, having ample outdoor seating, a pedestrian-friendly core and live entertainment and events downtown, were among the top priorities identified by Campbell Riverites in the recent Refresh Downtown Campbell River survey....

Around Town: Vancouver Island Construction Association Releases Building Permit Report for the First Quarter of 2016

by Kenzie Andrews | May 26, 2016 | Around Town, Blog, Building Permits, Vancouver Island Construction Association, Vancouver Island Construction News

Overall, total building permits issued on Vancouver Island rose 16 per cent in the first quarter of 2016 to $410.8 million from $352.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and 21 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2015. Low interest rates, a growing...