Around Town: Asbestos – the hidden health risk of home renovations
By Al Johnson A survey conducted earlier this year by a Canadian bank found that nearly 40 per cent of B.C. homeowners were planning on renovating their homes. And while that’s great news for the construction industry, it’s important to be aware of the health dangers...
Around Town: Campbell River Building Inspectors
During pre-budget business case presentations on November 20, Campbell River City Council approved an additional building inspector position. “Campbell River is still seeing high levels of construction with hundreds of new dwellings built in the past year.” says...
Editor’s Note November 28, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue: Courtenay approves development permit application for a 79 unit rental apartment building. Campbell River receives rezoning application for a 51 unit apartment building. BC Housing Releases tender for a new multi-storey residential development in...
Around Town: Impairment in the workplace
WorkSafeBC is launching an awareness campaign and guide to educate employers and workers about impairment in the workplace. Impairment in the workplace isn’t a new issue in BC, but it’s become top of mind as cannabis becomes legal for recreational use. Under current...
Editor’s Note November 21, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue: Hornby Island receives $2.6 million for townhouse and duplex project Pacific Rim National Park trail receives addition $17 million in funding Registration for Jubilee Heights in Campbell River expected in 2018 The Hornby Island Housing Society...Get 8 FREE Issues!
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