by Kenzie Andrews | May 8, 2024 | Blog, Child Care Centre, Courtenay, Housing Development, Multi Family Development, Port Alberni, Powell River
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: 7.9 acres housing project for the Tseshaht First Nation Courtenay: College seeking General Contractor for new childcare centre. Powell River: New rezoning application to increase from 35 lots to 55-unit townhomes. ...
by Kenzie Andrews | May 2, 2024 | Asbestos, Blog, Comox Strathcona Waste Management
Asbestos disposal at the Campbell River Waste Management Centre is unavailable until further notice. Until further notice, residents and licensed waste haulers will need to travel to Nanaimo’s solid waste facilities. The Campbell River Waste Management Centre is no...
by Kenzie Andrews | May 1, 2024 | BC Hydro, BC Transit, Blog, Comox Valley Regional District, Courtenay, Long-term care
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Comox Valley: $9.8 million for five transit exchanges Campbell River: Island Health moving forward with $85 million Long Term Care Home North Island: 2 all-day planned power outages at the end of May The Comox Valley Regional District...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 25, 2024 | Around Town, Blog, Building Links, Building Permit Statistics
The Comox Valley to Campbell River building permit total values for the first quarter of 2024 have increased by 51% compared to the first quarter in 2023. However, that is due to a $45,000,000 permit for renovations to the Strathcona Recreation Centre in Campbell...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 24, 2024 | Blog, Campbell River, Courtenay, Port Alberni, Residential Housing
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: Construction starts for 35 unit housing project. Courtenay: Over 110 new units now renting for three projects. Campbell River: Construction starts for 40 unit upscale apartment building. Building...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 18, 2024 | Blog, Real Estate News, Statistics, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board
Last month’s housing market was calmer than expected, with 291 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, down 22 per cent from March 2023. Sales of condos came in at 84 units, increasing by 27 per...