by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 16, 2026 | Blog, Real Estate News, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) March report noted that despite some hesitation among buyers, Vancouver Island’s housing market continues to show stability compared to other regions in the province. Vancouver Island’s real estate market continues to...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog, Campbell River, Cortes Island, Hotel, Port Alberni, Restaurant, Townhomes
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: building permit issued for first new hotel since 1980 Campbell River: proposed 84 unit townhome rental complex Cortes Island: proposed restaurant at the Gorge Harbour Marina Resort An artist’s rendering of the planned...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 2, 2026 | Blog, Courtenay, Housing Targets
Council reviewed the City’s first progress report under the Province’s Housing Target Order, covering the period from September 2025 to February 2026. Council received the Housing Target Order progress report showing the city is well positioned to meet its housing...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog, Campbell River, Courtenay, Mixed-Use Commercial Residential, Residential Housing, Residential Lots, Ucluelet, Zoning Bylaw
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Ucluelet: moving forward with approvals for 85 homes Courtenay: approvals are proceeding for 295 mixed residential units Campbell River: Reimagine The Row moving forward with commercial, civic, parkade,184 residential rental units A...
by Kenzie Andrews | Mar 26, 2026 | Blog, Prompt Payment
While the Construction Prompt Payment Act in British Columbia (Bill 20) received Royal Assent as of November 27, 2025, the Act is not yet in force. Commencement is expected following a transition period likely within the next 6 to 12 months. The...
by Kenzie Andrews | Mar 25, 2026 | Affordable Housing, Blog, Residential Development, Tenders, Tofino, Ucluelet
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Ucluelet: approvals moving forward for 33-lot modular home development Tofino: tender to be issued soon for $3.2 million Campbell Street upgrade Powell River: first reading for two bylaws for 111-ha residential...