by Kenzie Andrews | May 7, 2026 | Amenity Cost Charges, Blog, Courtenay, Development Cost Charges
The City of Courtenay has approved increases to its Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and Amenity Cost Charges (ACCs). Recent changes to the City of Courtenay’s Development Cost Charges rates means DCCs have risen 214% since 2016. For single-family homes,...
by Kenzie Andrews | May 6, 2026 | Blog, Campbell River, Comox, Fire Hall, Residential Development, Townhomes, Townhouse development
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Comox: $5.9 million buildng permit for the Comox Fire Station Replacement project Campbell River: 26 bare land strata with 20 single-family and 6 duplexes Campbell River: 40-unit townhouse development The Comox Fire Hall...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 30, 2026 | BC Hydro, Blog, John Hart Dam, Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project
Construction on three local BC Hydro projects are on schedule. Those projects include the John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade, the Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade, and the Strathcona Dam Water Discharge Upgrade. Three BC Hydro Projects are underway in the...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 29, 2026 | BC Hydro, Blog, Campbell River, Courtenay, Cumberland, Official Community Plan
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Cumberland: 16 new lots in Phase 2a of Bevan Industrial Lands Courtenay: May 6 public hearing to update the OCP to consider removing development barriers BC Hydro: updates on all three projects cciano Developments is proceeding with...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 23, 2026 | Blog, Real Estate News, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 636 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in March, up one per cent from one year ago. Active listings were up two per cent from March 2025. This week Building Links takes a closer look at the monthly real...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 22, 2026 | Blog, Contractor Manager, Mulitplex, Multi-residential development, Tenders
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: Tseshaht First Nation seeking Design Built team for Multiplex. Powell River: Council rezoning city-owned property for future multi-unit residential developments. Surge Narrows: SRD seeking a Contractor Manager to...