Around Town: VIREB Housing Statistics for September
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board reported that in September 431 single-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) compared to 405 in September 2014. This is an increase of six per cent. However, inventory levels are still declining, with active...
Around Town: Construction Report for John Hart Dam Generating Station Replacement Project
Drilling for the surge chamber at the John Hart Dam generating station replacement project has begun, along with blasting for the 1,575 metre power tunnel from the powerhouse to the reservoir and at the tailrace area. One sealing cell at the cofferdam is complete, and...
Around Town: City of Courtenay To Streamline Development Permit Application Process
The City of Courtenay intends to streamline its development permit application process with a new centralized department and one-window approach to applications. The changes are the result of feedback from the development community, and will be rolled out over the...
Around Town: Cumberland Adopts Social Procurement Framework
The Village of Cumberland has passed a motion to implement social impact purchasing, making the Village the first municipality in British Columbia to leverage existing spending to improve social outcomes in the community. “Council is aware of the positive impact we...Around Town: BC Assessment Property Photo Update Initiative Coming to Central Vancouver Island
A new program known as the BC Assessment Property Photo Update Initiative will be in the central Vancouver Island area in mid-September taking photos of residential properties from Duncan to Campbell River, including Powell River and Alberni rural areas. This program...Get 8 FREE Issues!
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