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B.C. rents saw 3 per cent annual decline in May

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia remained the most expensive province for renters in May, despite a three per cent annual decline in average rental prices in the province.

More housing and shelters forecasted for Courtenay starting in November

City of Courtenay Hussam Elghussein -
Construction of a shelter and housing units on 925 Braidwood Avenue could start later this year. BC Housing has put...

Courtenay identified as priority community for housing targets, other Island communities may follow

City of Courtenay Nathan Maley -
A new group of communities have been designated for provincially mandated housing targets.  The B.C. Government announced the fourth group of...

New program to support those making more housing in Comox

Town of Comox Hussam Elghussein -
Homeowners will be supported for making more housing in Comox through a new program. Called the Home Suite Home Incentive...

Adaptable-dwelling and seismic provisions come into effect, Ministry of Housing 

Housing Justin Baumgardner -
A new building code aims to make dwellings more seismically sustainable by allowing adaptable designs.  According to the province, consultations...

Work begins on transitional homes in Courtenay

News My Comox Valley Now Staff -
Construction of new transitional homes for women and children leaving violence has started in Courtenay. The development, called Darry’s Place...

Island housing inventory and prices rise, still not enough for market demand: VIREB

News My Comox Valley Now Staff -
While the inventory for single-family homes rose by 34 per cent from January to February, the amount is still 12 per cent lower than February 2021.

Comox Valley property assessments on the rise

News Justin Goulet -
VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. – Homeowners across British Columbia can expect to receive their 2019 property assessments in the mail...

Island Building Permits on the Rise

News Justin Goulet -
Building permits on Vancouver Island reached the highest dollar value ever recorded in the July to September 2017 period. ...

Liberals Shut Down MP’s Right to Housing Bill

News Justin Goulet -
Rachel Blaney’s bid to have housing declared a right has been defeated. The Liberal party has voted against the North...

Blaney’s Private Member’s Bill Looks to Make Housing a Right

News Justin Goulet -
Rachel Blaney wants to make housing a right in Canada. The North Island-Powell River MP has put forth a private...

Province increases homeowner grant threshold to $1.6 million

News Justin Goulet -
The BC government has increased the homeowner grant threshold by 33% from $1.2 million to $1.6-million. Finance Minister Michael de...

Blaney working to include housing in Bill of Rights

News Justin Goulet -
The Member of Parliament for the North Island - Powell River has tabled a bill in the House of...

Council supports Braidwood Housing Project MOU

News Justin Goulet -
The Braidwood Housing Project is moving forward. Courtenay council has supported the memorandum of understanding between the city, the Wachiay...

Cumberland looking to make illegal suites legal

News Justin Goulet -
The Village of Cumberland is looking to bring illegal suites into compliance. Mayor Leslie Baird says they know there are...

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In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

Provincial
British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

Provincial
The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

BC Ferries
Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable. 

Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

Community
After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died. 
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