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Vancouver Island resort for sale costs less than some BC homes

ByRyan Hook

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.

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How often are buses and trains cleaned in Vancouver?

ByBeth Rochester

Summer in Vancouver has brought sunshine, lively events, and fireworks to our lovely city. However, the warm weather also brought a sweaty stench to our crowded buses and SkyTrains. The public transit in Vancouver turns into a sauna with the mass of bodies boarding the vehicles, and you can feel pretty gross once you finally arrive at your stop. That got us wondering: how often are buses and trains cleaned in Vancouver? In an email to Daily Hive, TransLink shared that Coast Mountain Bus Company maintenance crews clean each of its buses daily. The daily cleaning schedule includes “sweeping, dusting, mopping, and sanitizing touch points, windows, seating areas, stanchions, and straps.” If you’re worried that this daily cleaning may be just a surface-level cleanse, there’s good news: TransLink also deep cleans each of its buses bimonthly. “Additionally, buses are deep-cleaned approximately every two months; this involves a four to five-hour (depending on the size of the bus) deep cleaning of every bus interior surface,” TransLink said. In addition to the strict cleaning schedules followed by the maintenance crews, TransLink is constantly trying to improve the commuter experience. Most recently, TransLink operators have released new PSAs on SkyTrains to encourage polite transit etiquette. One such PSA urges commuters to take off their backpacks, especially during peak travel hours. In an earlier conversation with Daily Hive, TransLink shared that it launched a new etiquette campaign to improve people’s journeys on its transport system. “This September, TransLink launched our newest etiquette campaign to spread awareness on our system. This year, we are focusing on educating customers about priority seating etiquette and reminding customers with backpacks to remove them while in vehicles. Customers can expect to hear the PSA on the system; there will also be posters and signage on the system, as well as posts on our social channels.”

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ICBC taken to court by driver who says he was wrongly blamed

ByBeth Rochester

Determining who is at fault when a traffic accident happens is part of the usual investigation process for ICBC insurance claims. One incident took things a step further when a driver claimed ICBC had incorrectly found him at fault and decided to escalate the situation in court. Kuldeep Gill filed a claim with the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal against ICBC for a review of ICBC’s liability finding and a refund of $3,190.93 in premiums he paid after he was involved in a motor vehicle accident in October 2021. In Gill’s version of events, he was driving westbound on Lougheed Highway when a vehicle hit the side of his truck as he was stopped in heavy traffic. Fortunately, neither his truck nor his empty trailer was damaged. When ICBC conducted its usual investigation protocol for the accident, it found a different account of events. The other driver involved in the accident told the insurance company that Gill had instead merged into the other vehicle’s lane and hit the vehicle. They said that due to the construction, Gill’s lane eventually needed to merge into theirs, but not at the point where the accident happened. ICBC also interviewed an independent party that had witnessed the accident. They said they “were driving behind Mr. Gill in the right lane when Mr. Gill tried to merge into the left lane and hit the other car.” They also told the insurance company that “there was nothing the other vehicle could have done to avoid being hit.” In addition to these statements, ICBC found that the damage was consistent with the account that Gill had turned into the other vehicle. Gill tried to argue his account of events by claiming that the other driver’s side mirror being flipped was evidence that they must have hit him. This argument did not hold up in court. The tribunal decided that Gill failed to prove that ICBC acted “unreasonably or improperly in investigating the accident and assigning fault.” It was also found that the $3,190.03 Gill claimed he paid in insurance premiums was the amount ICBC paid to repair the other vehicle in the accident. As such, the court dismissed Gill’s claims, and ICBC was not ordered to reimburse him.

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You can get free parking at Cypress Mountain this ski season

ByBeth Rochester

Now that summer has ended, we’re getting excited about what the upcoming cold weather means. That’s right, it means ski season is approaching. While we might be a few months away from hitting the slopes, it’s always good to be prepared. In this case, being prepared could get you free parking at Cypress Mountain Resort this winter. The resort announced two weeks ago that it will expand its pay parking to include all lots except 3B and the Nordic area access road. It will cost $10 per day. However, in an email sent to pass holders, the resort shared that season pass holders and individuals with three-, four-, or five-day lift tickets will qualify for free parking. The resort also says that skiers who purchased a one- or two-day Sky Card before the pay parking announcement will also be able to qualify for free parking. Pass holders and those with an already purchased multi-day lift ticket will receive a link to the resort’s parking management portal to upload their licence plate information before October 9. Season pass holders will be able to register up to two licence plates, but only one can be used per day. So, if you plan skiing at Cypress Mountain this winter, it might be worth getting season passes early so you can park for free. The resort shared that it is implementing the pay parking to “improve the parking and arrival experience for guests.” “During peak times, demand for parking exceeds the available spaces. People wait and circle lots, and heavy traffic volume causes long line ups on Cypress Bowl Road,” reads the email to pass holders. In addition to free parking for pass holders, the resort revealed that it is releasing a carpool app that will offset the costs of paid parking for those who use it. Information about the pay parking and its exemptions can be found here.

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