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Vancouver Island resort for sale costs less than some BC homes
If hospitality comes naturally to you, the Beachcomber RV Resort on Vancouver Island could be your dream property. Priced at $7.5 million, this unique resort offers an exceptional blend of proximity to the city with a serene, secluded atmosphere amidst the breathtaking Pacific Northwest scenery. Plus, it’s a more affordable option (with the chance to bring in revenue) compared to some of the province’s opulent mansions. Colliers International/Unique Properties Accessible via a picturesque rural road, Beachcomber RV Resort is 20 minutes from the Swartz Bay Ferry terminal and a short drive from downtown Victoria. The waterfront RV Park and campground features 60 seasonal RV sites with partial hookups with plenty of room to grow the resort. Nestled on just under 10 acres of stunning land, the Beachcomber RV Resort boasts over 1,300 lineal feet of low-bank, walk-on ocean frontage. Colliers International/Unique Properties The resort features three main components. The upper level, located at the end of Campion Road, is perched on a bluff with breathtaking views of the Southern Gulf Islands and Mount Baker. This area includes a 1,176-square-foot residence, perfect for enjoying the expansive vistas. The lower terrace, situated at sea level, is home to the RV park, which includes 60 seasonal RV sites — many just steps away from a beautiful, swimmable beach. Colliers International/Unique Properties The resort operates seasonally and generates income through the rental of serviced RV pads. Sites offer 15 and 30-amp power and water hookups. The resort’s 1,223-square-foot, two-bedroom caretaker’s home and office offer comfortable accommodation for an owner or manager, and the property’s flexibility allows for seasonal, nightly, or weekly rentals. Colliers International/Unique Properties As detailed in the listing, the Beachcomber RV Resort’s land designation means it could be rezoned to accommodate further tourist commercial development, such as cabins, a boutique resort, or even luxury residential development. In a market where $7.5 million might buy you a single-family mansion in Victoria, the Beachcomber RV Resort appears to offer some exceptional value and a unique chance to own a resort destination on Vancouver Island.
One of BC Ferries busiest vessels taken out of service for 6 months
Posted September 7, 2024 1:24 pm. Last Updated September 7, 2024 1:30 pm. The Queen of New Westminster, one of BC Ferries’ busiest vessels, will be out of service for approximately six months, the company says. The vessel services the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay sailing — BC Ferries’ busiest route. Earlier this week, the company announced the 60-year-old vessel was being pulled due to mechanical vessels after one of its propellers was sheared off, leading to the cancellation of all the ship’s sailings for the rest of the month. “A preliminary visual inspection seems to indicate the fracture of the propeller shaft could be related to structural fatigue,” BC Ferries said. “The required repairs are anticipated to be significant and include work on both the port and starboard propeller systems before the vessel can be returned to service.” The affected parts need to replaced by specially manufactured systems. Return to service will be reliant on “global parts availability and manufacturing timelines.” “This situation highlights the clear need for resiliency in our fleet to meet customer expectations, and it’s why we will be seeking approval from the Ferry Commissioner to build and add a net new vessel to our major routes,” said BC Ferries president and CEO Nicolas Jimenez. “If we had a backup vessel available, this incident would have had minimal impact on service. It underscores the importance of our fleet renewal strategy to ensure we have the capacity and resilience to manage unexpected issues and vessel repairs.” Recovery of the 10,000-pound propeller, which was found half-submerged in the seabed, took two days. BC Ferries says it is still assessing the impact this will have on its sailing schedule. It says it is looking to see if it can add sailings by using other vessels and adjusting its refitting schedule. With files from Cole Schisler.
B.C. government launches website to deter bad-faith evictions: What you need to know
If you’re a landlord and you want to kick someone out so you can use the apartment for personal use (ie. for your child), you have to register Published Jul 18, 2024 • Last updated Jul 19, 2024 • 4 minute read Thursday marked the launch of a new provincial website intended to protect renters from bad-faith evictions. Photo by Francis Georgian /PNG A new provincial website intended to protect renters from bad-faith evictions went live last week. As of July 18, rental suite owners will be required to use the web portal if they want to reclaim those suites for personal or caretaker use. “The web portal will better protect renters from being evicted in bad faith,” the Housing Ministry said in an email. “Landlords and renters ultimately benefit from an improved rental system that encourages better compliance.” THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Vancouver Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Vancouver Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. Sign In or Create an Account or Article content Here’s what landlords and renters need to know: What are the changes? Landlords will have to use the portal whenever they plan to issue notices to end tenancy. The portal will explain the conditions required for eviction and the penalties for bad-faith evictions, as well as any amount of compensation landlords will be required to issue to evicted tenants. Landlords giving notices to end tenancy will be required to include information about the people moving into the home. Under the Residential Tenancy Act, a landlord can evict a tenant if they or a close family member, such as a parent, spouse or child, or a superintendent of the building, are moving in to the unit. Landlords evicting tenants in bad faith could be ordered to pay displaced tenants 12 months’ rent. The amount of notice a tenant must receive before being evicted has increased to four months from two. And the time a tenant has to dispute an eviction has increased to 30 days from 15. Also, the person moving in must occupy the home for at least 12 months. Why does the province feel it’s necessary? The information collected will allow post-eviction audits to ensure landlords have followed through on their stated reason to end the tenancy. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Article content Article content “While we have taken actions against bad-faith evictions, some landlords are continuing to evict tenants under the guise of landlord use, only to rent out the unit again, but at a significantly higher rent amount,” the ministry said. “The portal will help ensure notices are properly completed with all required information and records attached.” The time tenants have to dispute evictions was increased to 30 days from 15 to allow them time to find support or advice. “The extension to 30 days gives them more time to gather information and resources accordingly when deciding whether to apply for dispute resolution.” Landlords are being required to give four months’ notice to give renters more time to find another home, the ministry said. “This change is also consistent with the time period for other four-month notices for demolition or conversion of the rental unit, as well as for major renovations.” How do landlords feel about the portal? “The actual portal itself is perfectly fine,” said Hunter Boucher, vice-president of operations with Landlord B.C. “Essentially, it’s like filling out a form, it’s not too much different than filling out a PDF except it prompts you for information.” Article content What the association isn’t happy with is the province doubling both the eviction-notice time and the time to appeal evictions without having first gathered information from the portal after, say, a year’s worth of data has been collected. “How often are evictions disputed? How often are bad-faith evictions actually occurring? All we really know are anecdotal accounts which are occasionally problematic, certainly. Having hard data on that is an important factor,” Boucher said. Is the portal good news for tenants? “The short answer is yes,” said Rob Patterson of the Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre. It looks like tenants will get a little more information from landlords who give notice, such as the name of the person who will be moving in, which should
BC Strata Insurance Report
For more information on the real estate market and conditions visit www.vreg.ca Honourable Carole JamesMinister of Finance and Deputy Premier June 16, 2020 Dear Minister: RE: BC Strata Property Insurance Market – Interim Findings BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) is pleased to report its interim findings on the strata insurance market in British Columbia (BC). At…
When to watch out for Stanley Park traffic this September
Vancouver is no stranger to stop-start traffic, especially on the roads around Stanley Park. Unfortunately for drivers, September is set to bring more traffic to the area, with a number of special events being held at the park. The Vancouver Park Board’s recent news release shared that “Stanley Park will host a series of large-scale events in addition to operational activities that will result in traffic impacts throughout the park.” It recommends that visitors consider using alternate forms of transportation around the area, such as public transit, walking, biking, and rollerskating. But for those who need to use their vehicles, here are the dates you need to note down for when traffic will be especially bad around Stanley Park. September 2 – Vancouver Triathlon On Monday, from 6 am to 11 am, all roads in Stanley Park will be closed for the Vancouver Triathlon. There will also be road closures on Georgia Street, starting at Denman to the entrance of Stanley Park. However, the seawall will still be open throughout the event. September 4 – Ellen Neel Totem Pole removal On Wednesday, September 4, the parking lot next to the Brockton Totem Poles will be closed in the morning and will remain closed until the Ellen Neel Totem Pole has been removed. September 7 – RBC GranFondo Over 5,000 cyclists are expected to ride from Vancouver to Whistler as part of the RBC GranFondo Whistler ride on Saturday, September 7. Stanley Park Drive, east of Avison Way, will be partially closed from 4 am to 8:30 am. Then, from 5:30 am to 8:30 am, there will be full closures on the following roads: Avison Way Pipeline Road Stanley Park Drive Northbound Stanley Park Causeway and Lions Gate Bridge Single lane, southbound Stanley Park Causeway and Lions Gate Bridge West Georgia, from Denman to Stanley Park September 8 – Battle of Britain Ceremony On Sunday, September 8, the Rose Garden Lane will be closed from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm for the Battle of Britain Ceremony. September 10 to 17 – The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Vancouver’s highly anticipated Great Outdoors Comedy Festival will see many of the parking lots around Stanley Park starting Tuesday, September 10. Here are when the parking lots around the area will be closed during the festival: Stanley Park Brockton Totem Pole parking lot: Tuesday, September 7 to Tuesday, September 17. Stanley Park Upper Cricket Field parking lot: Friday, September 13, to Sunday, September 15 Parking stalls along Park Drive adjacent to Brockton Totem Pole parking lot: Friday, September 13, to Sunday, September 15 Hopefully these dates can help you plan your travel around Stanley Park.