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...
by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 26, 2026 | Blog, City of Courtenay, Development Industry Meetup
The City of Courtenay invites the development industry to their next meeting on April 14, 2026. The next Development Industry meet-up has been scheduled for April 14. Key documents that will impact the local industry are now available online for review Staff...
by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 25, 2026 | Amenity Cost Charges, Blog, Campbell River, Comox, Comox Valley Regional District, Development Cost Charges, Sewer Conveyance Project, Strathcona Rec-Create
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Campbell River: Construction of new Aquatic and Wellness Centre progressing. Comox: Council seeking tools and options to encourage development. CVRD: Portions of Lazo Road closed for Sewage Conveyance Project construction. This site...