Tag: British Columbia
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British Columbia Ranches: Extraordinary Value in Scarcity
British Columbia is one of the most land-rich yet opportunity-poor provinces in Canada when it comes to freehold property. The paradox lies in ownership: most of B.C.’s vast territory is Crown land, and much of the remainder is subject to First Nations rights and stewardship. This reality means that true ranchland—private, productive, transferable—exists in structurally…
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Why British Columbia Ranches Command Extraordinary Value
British Columbia is a paradox in land. It’s huge—bigger than most countries—yet remarkably few freehold acres ever come to market. The reason is simple: the vast majority of B.C. is Crown (public) land, and a meaningful share of what remains intersects with First Nations title, rights, and stewardship. In a province where private parcels are…
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British Columbia as a Nation-State: Where Would It Rank?
British Columbia (B.C.) is often regarded as Canada’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, blessed with natural beauty, abundant resources, and a thriving metropolitan hub in Vancouver. But what if British Columbia were not just a province of Canada, but an independent country? How would it stack up globally? Economic Scale and Global Standing British Columbia’s…
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British Columbia’s Silver Mining Industry and Silver Price Dynamics
Overview of British Columbia’s Silver Mining Industry British Columbia (BC) has a rich history in silver mining, with production dating back to the late 19th century. Over the 1887–1997 period, BC mines yielded roughly 777 million ounces of silver, making the province a substantial contributor to Canada’s silver output. In fact, during the late 1990s…
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The Cross-Border Relationship Between Alaska and British Columbia
Alaska and British Columbia Cooperation in Infrastructure Development The cross-border relationship between Alaska and British Columbia (BC) has been a vital and evolving dynamic over the years. Sharing a vast border, these two regions have developed a symbiotic relationship characterized by cooperation in various sectors, particularly in transportation and infrastructure development. This article delves into…
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Buying and Selling a Home during the Pandemic – BuyProperties BC
Buying and Selling a Home during the Pandemic: In May 2020; real estate market sales were keeping in a downtrend. Some economist predicts the price will be. VANCOUVER, RICHMOND, CANADA, June 10, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ — If you are planning on selling a home, have a look at what the economist says: UBC housing economist Tom…