Bee-friendly garden

A very clear garden trend, which is emerging for the new season, is the bee-friendly garden. More and more gardeners and hobby gardeners are responding to the alarming reports of bee mortality and general insect exacerbation and want to be active themselves. This is possible with bee-friendly plants, a large biodiversity and of course a complete renunciation of the use of ...

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) reports that the housing market calmed slightly in May but is still the strongest experienced since 2016.

May saw sales of 534 single-family detached properties compared to 590 in April, a dip of nine per cent. In the condo apartment category, 150 units sold last month versus 133 in April, up by 13 per cent.

In the townhouse market, sales dropp ...

There was little relief for frustrated buyers in April despite an increase in active listings. Inventory of single-family homes and condo apartments rose by eight per cent and 16 per cent, respectively, but active listings of townhouses dropped by eight per cent.

April saw sales of 590 single-family detached properties compared to 567 the previous month. In the condo apartment category, 133 ...

Port Alberni was once a town with "twin city" status; Alberni and Port Alberni, the two towns amalgamated in 1967 following the  tsunami of "64, into which is now known as Port Alberni. Given the original "twin city" status, Port Alberni offers a unique combination of local businesses and bigger retail stores, newer housing developments and older homes. Surrounded by mountains, old growth for ...

I just finished uploading this Land for sale, 370 Grappler Inlet, Port Alberni, British Columbia

BAMFIELD WATERFRONT PROPERTY! 1/4 acre of bare land and ready for your recreational retreat. Approximately 300 feet of deep waterfront for your docks. This is one of the few areas that allows for safe, deep all weather moorage, even at low tide. Bamfield Community water and hydro available. Bamfiel ...

I just finished uploading this Quadruplex for sale, 4742 Lathom Rd, Port Alberni, British Columbia

Excellent investment opportunity! This 4 plex sits on .22 acre in North Port and features three 1 bed 1 bath units, one of which has in suite laundry, and a 2 bed 1 bath unit. Each unit has its own hydro meter and hot water tank. This property also includes a separate 22X36 foot workshop with dou ...

I just finished uploading this Single Family Detached for sale, 3773 15th Ave, Port Alberni, British Columbia

Great Location! This Immaculately kept 3 bed, 1 bath home is walking distance to shopping banking, restaurants and recreation. The easy to care for, fenced property has alley access, room for RV parking and a separate 28x24 double garage/workshop. The main floor features a living room ...

I just finished uploading this Single Family Detached for sale, 4175 Steede Ave, Port Alberni, British Columbia

Highly Desirable Area! Awesome views of the Beaufort Mountains and Comox Glacier can be seen from the front porch of this immaculately kept, 3 bed, 3 bath executive home. This home boasts attention to detail & all the room you'll ever need. Grand entrance opens to living areas on the ...

I just finished uploading this Single Family Detached for sale, 3562 12th Ave, Port Alberni, British Columbia

This well maintained 2000 plus sq foot home features a spacious living room, bright with natural light and brand new kitchen with island, quartz counter tops, tiled back splash, newer appliances, adjacent dining room and access to a covered, recently redone deck with mountain views. Th ...

I just finished uploading this Mixed Use for sale, 3033 3rd Ave, Port Alberni, British Columbia

Rare opportunity for development on just under .5 of an acre in the city core. The footwork has already been laid as this level lot has been approved and has a permit for a 48 unit apartment with commercial space on the main floor. Zoned C2 and located close to all amenities in the revitalized uptow ...