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Vancouver Island real estate prices continue to creep up

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded ten per cent more sales in July compared to the same month last year. According to the most recent market report, there were 806 unit sales across all property types on the Island in July and year-over-year active listings were up one per cent, with 4,512 units listed. VIREB chair Olivier Naud says the island’s market is at the top end of balanced, with about six months of inventory.

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

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.

BC’s new first-time home buyer program now accepting applications

The new BC housing program to help first time home buyer with a down payment is now accepting applications. Housing...

It’s property assessment time

Property Assessments are in the mail. Christopher Whyte with BC Assessment says in general, property owners will see an...

Property taxes due today

Today is the deadline to pay your property taxes. Anne Guillo with the City of Courtenay says it's important to...
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New accessibility features implemented on Town of Comox’s website

New features on the Town of Comox’s website is making the website more accessible for all users. 

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Summer skier injured and rescued near Moat Lake Saturday

A skier looking to enjoy some summer powder had to be rescued after sustaining serious injuries over the weekend. 

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas. 

Island Health says keep cool and check on vulnerable people during heat warning

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for Eastern Vancouver Island and inland areas of the island with highs of 30 degrees Celsius expected until Tuesday.
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