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Getting ready to cut the ribbon to officially open the Heart on the Hill affordable living complex are Rev. Deborah Rivet from the Anglican Diocese, Mayor Aaron Stone, Ladysmith Resources Centre president Sandra Marquis and Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley. (Duck Paterson photo)

Tenants to start moving into new affordable housing in Ladysmith at end of next month

Ribbon-cutting was held this past weekend at Heart on the Hill building

  • Mar 31, 2023

 

The development behind the fence at Oyster Bay is taking shape. A project of the Coast Salish Development Corporation, the economic arm of Stz’uminus First Nation, the first phase of a 600-property development has already seen construction start. Phase 1 of Owls Hollow consists of 35 residential lots. (Duck Paterson photo)

Construction underway on subdivision south of Nanaimo Airport

Long-term build-out at Oyster Bay planned to eventually amount to 600 homes

  • Mar 27, 2023

 

The Ladysmith Resources Centre’s Heart on the Hill affordable living complex. (Duck Paterson photo)

Ladysmith affordable housing project getting ready to open doors to the community

Heart on the Hill project a long time coming

  • Mar 23, 2023

 

A rendering of a proposed development on Christie Road. (Birliga Crespo Architecture image)

Ladysmith issues permit to allow for 66-unit residential development

Council allows height variance for Christie Road project

A rendering of a proposed development on Christie Road. (Birliga Crespo Architecture image)
An artist’s rendering of what a reconstructed Island Hotel might look like on Ladysmith’s First Avenue. (AYPQ Architecture image)

Plans for Island Hotel rebuild in Ladysmith meant to retain building’s character

Five-storey mixed-use building proposed on First Avenue

An artist’s rendering of what a reconstructed Island Hotel might look like on Ladysmith’s First Avenue. (AYPQ Architecture image)
The researchers studied two Australian cities and gathered data from the last 20 years. (Photo: Paulo Ramos/UBC Faculty of Forestry)

Young people the ‘missing middle’ of park planning, development: B.C. study

Sara Barron and Emily Rugel created a way to evaluate parks based on order, seclusion and diversity

The researchers studied two Australian cities and gathered data from the last 20 years. (Photo: Paulo Ramos/UBC Faculty of Forestry)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, front right, and Squamish Nation councillor Khelsilem arrive for an announcement and groundbreaking at the First Nation’s Senakw housing development site in Vancouver on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. A Vancouver residents association has launched a legal bid to quash the services agreement between the city and the Squamish Nation relating to the largest Indigenous-led housing and retail development in Canadian history. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Lawsuit targets largest Indigenous-led housing and retail development in B.C. history

Group argues services deal for Squamish Nation’s Senakw project in Vancouver unlawfully approved

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, front right, and Squamish Nation councillor Khelsilem arrive for an announcement and groundbreaking at the First Nation’s Senakw housing development site in Vancouver on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. A Vancouver residents association has launched a legal bid to quash the services agreement between the city and the Squamish Nation relating to the largest Indigenous-led housing and retail development in Canadian history. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear an appeal from property developer Concord Pacific Acquisitions, ending a long-running legal dispute over the billion-dollar development of one of Vancouver’s last parcels of waterfront land. British Columbia’s provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Friday July 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canada’s high court won’t hear dispute over $1B Vancouver waterfront development

Dispute centred on one of Vancouver’s last parcels of waterfront land

The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear an appeal from property developer Concord Pacific Acquisitions, ending a long-running legal dispute over the billion-dollar development of one of Vancouver’s last parcels of waterfront land. British Columbia’s provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Friday July 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Brown areas are within a five-minute walk of one of the planned local SkyTrain stations. Areas in tan are within a 10-minute walk. (Langley City OCP)

Most land on Langley City SkyTrain route already bought by developers: realtor

Langley City land assemblages are ready to be redeveloped over the next few years

Brown areas are within a five-minute walk of one of the planned local SkyTrain stations. Areas in tan are within a 10-minute walk. (Langley City OCP)
The City of Victoria plans to phase in a movement to a zero-carbon requirement on new buildings by 2025. (City of Victoria )

Carbon dating: Victoria mandates zero carbon standard for new construction by 2025

Provincial requirement for new construction likely to take effect in 2030

The City of Victoria plans to phase in a movement to a zero-carbon requirement on new buildings by 2025. (City of Victoria )
Some residents are terminating their leases early and without penalty. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)

UPDATED: Developer hopes to welcome tenants back when Cowichan apartment building defects fixed

Municipality points the finger at developer’s engineers

Some residents are terminating their leases early and without penalty. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)
The UBCO campus tower is still planned for 46 storeys. (UBCO graphic)

Make way: 46-storey campus housing tower gets green light in Kelowna

Council passed the newly created CD28 zone making way for the tower

The UBCO campus tower is still planned for 46 storeys. (UBCO graphic)
Presenter Dr. Richard Guthrie reveals some of the findings of a study on Saltair slope stability. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Saltair study guides development in areas that may be subjected to natural hazards

Abundant landslide activity in the past factoring into future decisions

Presenter Dr. Richard Guthrie reveals some of the findings of a study on Saltair slope stability. (Photo by Don Bodger)
A rendering of a proposed floating sauna for Victoria’s Inner Harbour. (Courtesy Havn Experiences Ltd.)

Floating Nordic-style spa proposed for Victoria’s Inner Harbour

Features would include saunas, hot and cold pools, green space

A rendering of a proposed floating sauna for Victoria’s Inner Harbour. (Courtesy Havn Experiences Ltd.)
An artist’s rendering showing conceptual buildings making up the Bowers District on the Green Thumb property on Hammond Bay Road. (Barefoot Planning and Design image)

2,500-home development project for north Nanaimo clears hurdle

City council allows planning to proceed for Green Thumb project following public hearing

An artist’s rendering showing conceptual buildings making up the Bowers District on the Green Thumb property on Hammond Bay Road. (Barefoot Planning and Design image)
An artist’s rendering of a multi-use trail in the Fielding Road area of the proposed Sandstone development in south Nanaimo. (Seacliff Properties image)

Major south Nanaimo development Sandstone gets past public hearing

City council votes 7-2 in favour of third reading of official community plan amendment bylaw

An artist’s rendering of a multi-use trail in the Fielding Road area of the proposed Sandstone development in south Nanaimo. (Seacliff Properties image)
Conceptual site plan for a large housing development on Rocky Creek Road. (Graphic from Ladysmith town council’s Feb. 1 agenda package)

Ladysmith council begins approval process for Rocky Creek Road housing development

Council carries first and second reading of zoning amendment application for 282 dwelling units

Conceptual site plan for a large housing development on Rocky Creek Road. (Graphic from Ladysmith town council’s Feb. 1 agenda package)
Pamela Anderson plans to build a new private dock adjacent to her property in Ladysmith. (Darryl Jonas architectural drawing from Ladysmith town council agenda package for Jan. 25)

Ladysmith council grants Pamela Anderson variance permit for private dock

Anderson is planning a small residential development to accommodate her family on the property

Pamela Anderson plans to build a new private dock adjacent to her property in Ladysmith. (Darryl Jonas architectural drawing from Ladysmith town council agenda package for Jan. 25)
Sale of a prime piece of property where the Crofton Elementary School used to be located has closed. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Old Crofton school site sells for $1.81 million

Multiple bids lead to final deal closure of $560,000 above the asking price

Sale of a prime piece of property where the Crofton Elementary School used to be located has closed. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Vancouver Island Safe Speed Association has developed an early concept for a new motorsports park that includes most of the elements of the current Westshore Speedway, due to close after the 2022 season. (Photo courtesy of VISSA)

Group getting into gear in push to develop replacement Vancouver Island racetrack

Group working in advance of impending closure of Westshore Speedway after 2022 season

The Vancouver Island Safe Speed Association has developed an early concept for a new motorsports park that includes most of the elements of the current Westshore Speedway, due to close after the 2022 season. (Photo courtesy of VISSA)