Around Town: Robust Residential Building Permits Point to Construction-led Growth for Economy
June was another strong month for BC building intentions and aligns with the view that construction, led by residential activity, will be a growth leader for the provincial economy this year. Municipalities issued permits valued at $1.12 billion during the month, up...
Around Town: Women in Construction Host Safety Event
Women in Construction (WiC) is a grassroots Vancouver Island organization working to increase female participation in one of the key sectors of our provincial economy: construction. Membership is open to all who support women working in construction and who are...
Around Town: New Campbell River Water Supply Plans will Locate Treatment Facilities at Lake Pump Station
Plans for the City’s new water supply project now include a water transmission line down Highway 28 to connect to the existing watermain off Powerhouse Road, and relocation of the City’s ultra violet and sodium hypochlorite treatment facilities to the new pump station...
Around Town: VIREB Releases Sales Statistics for July 2015
Last month, 515 single-family homes sold on the MLS® system compared to 636 in June 2015, a decrease of 19 per cent. However, year-over-year sales rose by 13 per cent from July 2014. Inventory levels continue to decline, with active listings down 14 per cent since...
Around Town: Federal Government Announces $30 Million in Funding for 19 Wing Comox
On July 30, the federal government announced $30 million in funding for repairs and major infrastructure projects at 19 Wing Comox. The money is earmarked for eight projects over the next two years, including building and renovating housing units, upgrading hangars...Get 8 FREE Issues!
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