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Campbell River Introduces Changes to Building Bylaw 3060

Clarice — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:35:29 +0000

At its regular meeting in June, Campbell River City Council adopted revisions to the City’s Building Bylaw and administrative process aimed at improving the efficiency of the building permit and inspection processes. The City is pleased to announce the following key changes to the City’s building bylaw:

Revisions to site survey requirements
Revisions to fire sprinkler requirements
Revisions to engineered foundation requirements
Additional building inspection resources
New fee structure based on fee for service principles
Introduction of a ‘fast-track’ permit process for single family/duplex buildings (available exclusively to Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) licensed builders) effective August 3, 2010.

(Editors Note: An application by an HPO builder is expected to be processed in 2-3 days, this is a welcome change for builders to be able to have a building permit completed quickly.)

For more information, contact City Hall, Land Use Services Department at www.campbellriver.ca or phone at 250-286-572.

Majestic Stones and Granite Retailer & Wholesaler of Imported Granite

Clarice — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:56:12 +0000

Showroom located in the Cowichan Valley

Majestic Stones and Granite is a Vancouver Island retailer and wholesaler of imported granite countertops, stone sinks, and other natural stone products such as flooring, mortuary stone, fountains, and garden decor which is located in the Cowichan Valley.

The most popular product of this Vancouver Island business is its pre-fabricated granite countertops and kitchen islands. Counter tops come in standard lengths of 96 x 26 inches and are the most affordable retail granite option and may be used to renovate, or when building, your Vancouver Island home. Custom orders are also available.

Majestic Stones and Granite has a showroom located at 150 Station Street in Duncan on Vancouver Island and they may be contacted at phone number is (250) 597-4351. Their cell number is (250) 701-2539 and their fax number is (250) 597-4352. Come in and see what this Vancouver Island business has in stock.

For more information see Majestic Stones.

Vancouver Island Discovery Centre Selects Construction Manager

Clarice — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:40:38 +0000

Kinetic Construction has been awarded the contract as construction manager for the new Vancouver Island and Coast Discovery Centre building that will be built on Trilogy property near the new Island Highway Interchange in Cumberland. The Visitors Centre will be about 650 square metres and feature a 12 metre tall exhibition hall. The construction budget is $2.32 million which includes landscaping. A preliminary design includes space for an exhibition and a meeting area, a public area as well as a service, technical and washroom area. Construction is expected to begin by late August with a targeted completion date of March 31, 2011. The Vancouver Island Discovery Centre will promote tourism for the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Tofino, Ucluelet and Port Alberni areas.

Town of Comox Issues Tender for Sub Trades for Comox Recreation Centre

Clarice — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:31:50 +0000

The Town of Comox is accepting tenders for qualified sub trades for the next phase of the Centennial Building replacement project for the Comox Recreation Centre. The contract for the Construction Manager for this project has been awarded to Heatherbrae Building Co. Ltd. A new 12,600 square foot fitness and wellness centre will be built, on the site of the original building. The preliminary budget for the renovation is estimated to be approximately $3.1 million. Construction is expected to begin within the next month. The new expansion will allow for updated recreational facilities to be built that will serve the Comox Valley.

Penfield West – A Vancouver Island Real Estate Development

Clarice — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:15:09 +0000

Residential Lots in a Prestigious Neighbourhood of Campbell River

The Raven Group is an experienced and successful development company located in Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Their development of Penfield West is located in a prestigious neighbourhood in Campbell River. There are six Vancouver Island residential building lots remaining for sale, starting at $89,800. Some of these Vancouver Island residential building lots have panoramic views of Campbell River and are conveniently located to all levels of schools, parks, the Sportsplex, the Campbell River Hospital, the marina and golfing.

Excerpted from 1stView.ca.

Vancouver Island Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa – Listed as Finalist for CARE Awards

Clarice — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:19:50 +0000

Winners to be announced at Victoria CARE Awards Gala on September 24^th, 2010

The Victoria Chapter of Canadian Home Builders’ Association CARE Awards has listed Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa, a Vancouver Island luxury second home resort, as a finalist in multiple categories.

The categories are:

Best Commercial Project
Best Interior – Commercial
Best Condominium – Mixed-Use Development
Best Project Wesbsite
Award for Outdoor Environmental Achievement
Award for Indoor Environmental Achievement and Energy Efficiency
Care Awards Project of the Year – Development

The annual Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards recognize the West Coast’s creative craftsmanship and design and celebrate excellence in the industry.

Finalists are selected by a panel of industry professionals using criteria such as architectural design, quality workmanship, creative use of space and energy efficiency.

Winners will be announced at the CARE Awards gala on Friday, September 24^th at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria on Vancouver Island.

Excerpted from 1stView.ca.

New Vancouver Island Tourist Centre Approved by Cumberland

Clarice — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:12:28 +0000

Construction for Comox Valley Development to start next Month

A development permit was issued by Cumberland council which will allow the Vancouver Island and Coast Discovery centre to move forward.

The permit not only allows for the building of the Discovery Centre; but also six ancillary buildings which are expected to include restaurants and tourism related retail businesses.

Trilogy will be developing the six ancillary buildings and it also has the option to purchase hundreds of acres of land that surrounds the Discovery Centre in the Comox Valley.

Trilogy received rezoning approval from Cumberland that will allow for a vast Vancouver Island residential and commercial development on the lands. It is expected that by late September or early October a marketing launch will occur for the Comox Valley residential and commercial development.

John Evans, CEO of Trilogy stated that his company is to donate the land where the Discovery Centre will be situated. Evans’ expects the centre will initiate the larger Comox Valley project.

According to the staff report on the development permit, the Discovery Centre in Cumberland will be just over 7,000 square feet and the ancillary buildings will include 11,500 square feet of retail and 7,500 square feet of restaurant space.

An additional 8,400 square feet of restaurants or drive-thrus are proposed for phase two of the Vancouver Island project.

Construction of the Comox Valley Discovery Centre is expected to begin next month.

To learn more on the Discovery Centre visit the Comox Valley Echo.

New Retail Flooring Stores opens in Campbell River on Vancouver Island

Clarice — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:45:21 +0000

A Vast Selection of Complete Flooring Product Lines at CR Floors Ltd.

CR Floors Ltd. is a new retail flooring store that opened its doors to the public on July 2, 2010. It is located at 1690C Maple Street in Campbell River on Vancouver Island.

Sean Morgan, Dan Tonner and Bill Hildebrand all have many years of experience in the flooring industry and are owners/partners of CR Floors Ltd.

This new Campbell River flooring retail store provides complete product lines of carpet, vinyl, wood, laminate, tile and stone, in addition to a complete line of supplies and sundries. They provide expert installers who are courteous, friendly and knowledgeable to install their products.

CR Floors Ltd. offers complete flooring packages and warranties on their material and installation services. They are open for business in Campbell River on Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm, on Saturday from 10pm to 4pm and by appointment on Sunday. The new Campbell River retail flooring store’s phone number is (250) 286-7229 and their fax number is (250) 286-7269.

To learn more about Campbell River visit 1stView.ca.

Vancouver Island Oceanfront Homes at Qualicum Landing holds Selection Day on August 22, 2010

Clarice — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:49:29 +0000

A Vancouver Island Community Focused on Lifestyle

Qualicum Landing is a Vancouver Island real estate waterfront development just north of Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. It is one of the most unique mixtures of location, quality and lifestyle to be found anywhere in British Columbia. This area known as “Oceanside” is becoming one of the most desirable places to live in Canada.

Qualicum Landing is holding a selection day for buyers on August 22nd. Selection Day is an effective way for people who are interested in purchasing Vancouver Island real estate to choose the home they desire in the location they prefer and secure their priority position. This allows them time to research the Vancouver Island oceanfront development, tour the community and make an informed decision at their leisure without losing their preferred residential lot choice. Selection day also offers special pricing on select Vancouver Island homes; but you must register to take advantage of these savings.

Qualicum Landing is a community focused on lifestyle. These Vancouver Island oceanfront homes are priced starting from $399,000.

Excerpted from 1stView.ca.

Renovations to Strathcona Gardens Aquatic Centre in Campbell River

Clarice — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:41:17 +0000

Strathcona Regional District Accepting Tenders

The Strathcona Regional District is accepting Tenders from general contractors that are qualified to perform work in order to complete the Aquatic Centre renovations in Campbell River. Tenders for this Vancouver Island project closes on July 15^th, 2010 at 2pm.

Read more about Campbell River at 1stView.ca.