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Vancouver Island Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 824 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in May. 409 single-family homes sold, down 14 per cent from May 2023. Sales of condos came in at 92 units, increasing by 11 per cent. In the row/townhouse category, 108 units sold, up 17 per cent from 2023.
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In this week’s Editor’s Note
- Cumberland: proposed 38 townhouses and 3 apartment buildings
- Powell River: rezoning for a 55-unit strata multi-family
- Campbell River: DP approved for five-story, 43-unit apartment
Habitat for Humanity #BidtoBuild in this week’s Around Town
On June 10, Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North will launch their new #BidtoBuild online auction, with help from presenting sponsor Brando Construction.
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Comox Valley: K’omoks First Nations looking at developing 198 acres.
- Courtenay: Site preparation for mixed-use 59-unit four-storey apartment building.
- Port Hardy: Tender issued for replacing the Water Treatment Plant Reservoir.
Women in BC Trades Increases in Around Town
According to BuildForce Canada, 4.5% of construction trade workers in BC are women and the industry has hired over 60% more women aged 15 to 24 between 2022 and 2023.
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Courtenay: proposed four storey 104 unit apartment building
- Campbell River: development of 142-acres is moving forward
- Quadra Island: public hearing for twenty-two 2.0-hectare lots
British Columbia Announces New Heat Pump funding in Around Town
The BC and Canada governments have announced $253 million in funding for new heat pumps with electrical service upgrades (if needed), including adding a new qualifying income level. Depending on income levels, funds could cover up to $24,000.
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Port Alberni: proposed skateboard park, pump track, mountain bike zone
- Union Bay: Detailed Design awarded for a new Fire Hall
- Campbell River: multiple proposed projects for sale
BCCA Releases Stat Pack Spring 2024 in Around Town
The BC Construction Association has released the quarterly statistics in the construction industry for the Spring of 2024. The BC Construction Stat Packs is a summary of the key statistics and trends from the BC construction sector.
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Courtenay: Proposed $6.5+ million pedestrian bridge
- Saratoga Beach: Rezoning application denied for over 400 lots.
- Campbell River: General contractor announced for BC Hydro’s Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project
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