Business Counts - August 2018
Regional Statistics & Research Update

Construction & Real Estate
Source: BC Stats Building Permit Report (May), VIREB Monthly Sales Report (July), CMHC Housing Report (June)
SF = Single Family
Labour Force
Source: BC Stats Labour Market Statistics
Tourism
Source: Vancouver Island Visitor Monthly Report (June), Municipal & Regional District Tax Revenue Report (April), YQQ Monthly Passengers Totals (June)
Consumer Price Index
Source: BC Stats CPI Monthly Data Tables
Comox Valley Economic Development's (CVEDS) services include the collection and provision of economic data and statistics about the region. To view additional resources click here .
News & Events
IMPORTANT Notice to Accommodation Providers

Effective October 1, the Province of BC is changing how its taxing accommodation providers such as Bed and Breakfasts and Air B&Bs. Click here to read the details, exemptions, transitional rules and how to register for PST and the Municipal and Regional District Tax.
BC Seafood Industry Media Coverage

Click here to read about the latest domestic and international media coverage on Western Canada's largest seafood festival and the BC seafood industry.
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