by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 10, 2015 | Around Town, Construction News, Vancouver Island Homes, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board
Last month, 351 single-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) compared to 299 in November 2014, an increase of 17 per cent. Inventory levels are continuing their downward trend, with active listings showing a reduction of 17 per cent from one year...
by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 2, 2015 | Around Town, Comox, Construction News, Development Cost Charges
The Town of Comox is holding an open house on Thursday, December 3 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm and will provide an update on the proposed development cost charges (DCC) bylaw update. The open house is an opportunity for the public and members of the development industry to...
by Kenzie Andrews | Nov 26, 2015 | Around Town, Blog, Campbell River, Courtenay, North Island Hospitals Project
The North Island Hospitals Project (NIHP) reported a total of 543 people working on the new hospital construction sites in August, the highest monthly total since construction began one year ago. Local workers made up two-thirds of the total in August and...
by Kenzie Andrews | Nov 12, 2015 | Around Town, Blog, Comox Valley Regional District, Energy Incentives and Rebates
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has added a bonus incentive for electoral area home-owners participating in the recently-launched provincial oil-to-heat-pump incentive program. The provincial program offers up to $1,700 in rebates for households to update...
by Kenzie Andrews | Nov 5, 2015 | Around Town, Blog, Campbell River, Courtenay
Island Health’s North Island Hospitals Project has been recognized for its innovation and leadership in social infrastructure development. The project was named the Silver Award Winner, Best Social Infrastructure Project North America, at the North American P3...
by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 29, 2015 | Around Town, Campbell River, Energy Incentives and Rebates
The City of Campbell River has been selected as one of three pilot communities from across Canada to receive 600 hours of support from leading energy experts. Campbell River will be assisted by experts at the Community Energy Association and QUEST – Quality Urban...