by Kenzie Andrews | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, Vancouver Island Construction Association
The VICA Leadership in Construction Summit (formerly the VICA Conference) will take place on April 17, 2026 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort. This year’s Leadership in Construction Summit is an opportunity for the Vancouver Island...
by Kenzie Andrews | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog, Courtenay, Strathcona Gardens, Tofino
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Tofino: proposed staff housing at Pacific Sands Beach Resort Courtenay: Development Industry Meetup in April Campbell River: Potential third arena at Strathcona Gardens The District of Tofino is pursuing a Housing...
by Kenzie Andrews | Mar 12, 2026 | Affordable Housing, Blog, Cumberland
The provincial government’s decision to cancel the BC Community Housing Fund is creating uncertainty for affordable housing initiatives across the province. The Community Housing Fund, launched through BC Housing in 2018, has been discontinued in the current...
by Kenzie Andrews | Mar 11, 2026 | Blog, Campbell River, Campus of Care, Comox, Long-term care, Port Alberni, Residential Building Construction
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: proposed 10,000 sq.ft. community healthcare center and daycare Comox: proposed Canadian Forces Housing Program to include 212 units at 19 Wing Campbell River: provincial budget cancels long-term care facility...
by Kenzie Andrews | Mar 5, 2026 | Blog, Canadian Construction Association
The Canadian economy has steadied: GDP rebounded in the third quarter of 2025, growing at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent and surpassing $2.5 trillion. As the Bank of Canada moves to the sidelines, interest rates are expected to remain at 2.25 per cent through much...
by Kenzie Andrews | Mar 4, 2026 | Blog, Budget, City of Courtenay, Comox, Comox Valley Regional District, Official Community Plan, Zero Carbon Step Code, Zoning Bylaw
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Courtenay: City adopts 2026-2030 Financial Plan with 7% tax increase. Comox: Council adopts updated OCP and Zoning Bylaws. CVRD: Regional District takes phase approach to implementing Zero Carbon Step Code Council has set the 2026...