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VIREB Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 786 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in April, up eight percent from one year ago. Active listings rose to 4,080 from 3,913 in April 2024. In each category, single family home sales increased nine percent, condo apartments 33 percent, and row/townhomes eight percent.
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In this week’s Building Links:
- Comox Valley: moving forward with the Water South Extension project
- Cumberland: approvals moving forward for 60 unit apartment building, 26 townhouse and 8 fourplexesÂ
- Comox: council will consider first reading for rezoning for 75 townhome units
BCCA $10,000 Bursary in Around Town
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has launched the Past Chair Legacy Fund for four students to support career development in the construction industry.
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In this week’s Building Links:
- Tofino: proposed 24 single-family lots with suites and a 55-unit rental building
- Cumberland: approved seven-lot single-family strata
- Comox: seeking local architectural firms for new fire hallÂ
City of Powell River Director of Infrastructure Services in Around Town
Powell River is seeking a Director of Infrastructure Services with an annual salary up to $151,000. Tor Birtig retired in February after 36 years with the City.
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In this week’s Building Links:
- Ucluelet: proposed 50-unit affordable rental apartment building
- Tofino: seeking general contractor for 25-unit apartment building
- Campbell River: seeking a prime contractor for the demolition of buildings on Shoppers Row
BuildForce Canada 10 year forecast in Around Town
Residential construction in B.C. has declined since its 2021 peak, but BuildForce Canada forecasts modest growth to offset a slowdown in non-residential activity. Their 2025–2034 outlook highlights rising renovation activity and fluctuating non-residential investment, with overall growth expected to moderate into 2031.
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In this week’s Building Links:
- Courtenay: Upcoming Trade tenders for 5-storey apartment building.
- Comox: Closing date extended for $253.4 Million Aircraft Maintenance Hangar project.
- Campbell River: Rezoning approved for twenty duplex lots.
VIREB Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 637 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in March, down one percent from one year ago. Active listings rose to 3,708 from 3,488 in March 2024.
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In this week’s Building Links:
- Courtenay: Tender for demolition of three buildings.
- Powell River:  Proposed 215 units with apartment buildings and townhomes.Â
- Campbell River: Preparations for single and multi-family subdivision underway.
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