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Read our blog to stay informed on the news for the construction and real estate industry for the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Comox, Port Alberni, Powell River, Tofino and Vancouver Island. Stay connected to get connected!


Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

Posted on February 5, 2025

Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

In this week’s Editor’s Note:

  • Tofino: Trades Tender expected in April for daycare and 4 unit staff accommodation project.
  • Hornby Island: Construction underway for 26 unit housing project.
  • Courtenay:  Funding application proceeding for $1.129 million Anderton Dike Remediation project.
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2024 Building Permit Statistics – Comox Valley and Campbell River

Posted on January 30, 2025

2024 Building Permit Statistics – Comox Valley and Campbell River

Compared to 2023, total building permit values in 2024 decreased last year by 16% from $391 to $328 million and the total number of permits decreased by 7.5% from 803 in 2023 to 743 in 2024. As a further comparison, there were 852 permits issued in 2022.

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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

Posted on January 29, 2025

Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

In this week’s Editor’s Note:

  • Port Alberni: proposed 76-room hotel
  • Comox: Design-Build RFP for $18 million facility at 19 Wing
  • Courtenay: Developers meeting scheduled for February 5
  • This week’s issue includes the 2024 Building Permit Statistics
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Comox Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw In Around Town

Posted on January 23, 2025

Comox Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw In Around Town

The Town of Comox is updating its Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw.  A developer forum was held on January 13 and the Town is now seeking feedback from the development community.

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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

Posted on January 22, 2025

Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

In this week’s Editor’s Note:

  • Tofino: February trade fair for the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Centre.
  • Cumberland: Second public information meeting for a 180+ unit mixed-use project.
  • Courtenay: Over $12 million 3-year budget for community and neighborhood parks.
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Vancouver Island Real Estate Board says 2024 ends with a balanced market

Posted on January 16, 2025

Vancouver Island Real Estate Board says 2024 ends with a balanced market

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 7,489 unit sales (all property types) in 2024 compared to 7,297 in 2023 and 7,810 in 2022. December 2024 saw unit sales of 443 (all property types) and 2,883 active listings with increased sales in all categories from December 2023. 

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Your Weekly North Vancouver Construction News

Posted on January 15, 2025

Your Weekly North Vancouver Construction News

In this week’s Editor’s Note:

  • Comox Valley: DP approved for 46 site RV Park in Fanny Bay
  • Comox: Vampire Pavilion work is underway
  • Campbell River: Wind energy project proposed northeast of the City
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2025 Vancouver Island Property Assessments in Around Town

Posted on January 9, 2025

2025 Vancouver Island Property Assessments in Around Town

BC Assessment has released the updated property assessments, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2024.

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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

Posted on January 8, 2025

Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

In this week’s Editor’s Note:

  • Courtenay: NIC has announced new student housing rental rates.
  • Powell River: Approvals are moving forward for 9 fourplexes.
  • Campbell River: Rezoning approved to permit 10-storey buildings in some areas.
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Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season in this week’s Around Town

Posted on December 19, 2024

Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season in this week’s Around Town

It is traditional at this time of year for us to thank the staff in municipal offices for their assistance in providing us with timely and pertinent information throughout the year. We also extend our appreciation to the consultants, architects, engineers, realtors, contractors, project managers, builders and developers who share up-to-date information on their projects. 

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