Investing in BC's Columbia-Shuswap Regional District

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Region:  Thompson/Okanagan

The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District is a regional district in the Canadian province of British Columbia, located in the Southern Interior region on the Trans-Canada Highway between Vancouver and Calgary, Alberta. The regional district borders the Province of Alberta across the Rocky Mountains.

Columbia-Shuswap regional district comprises the regions known as the Shuswap Country, which focuses around Shuswap Lake and lies to the north of the Okanagan region, and the northern part of the Columbia Country, namely the "Big Bend" of the valley of the Columbia River from the Town of Golden to the historic City of Revelstoke, British Columbia. (Revelstoke is sometimes referred to as being in the North Kootenay, Golden is usually thought of as being part of the East Kootenay sub-region, the Columbia Valley). The Canada 2006 Census population was 50,141, spread over a land area of 28,929 square km and a water area of over 2,000 square km.

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Community Size: 29,987.21 km²

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REVELSTOKE PET STORE BUSINESS is a business for sale in BC.
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REVELSTOKE PET STORE BUSINESS

1605 Victoria Road, Revelstoke, BC
PET STORE BUSINESS FOR SALE - Successful and profitable turn key business in thriving community of Revelstoke. Animal House pet store offers a full line of pet food, accessories, supplies and freshwater fish. Well established business, loyal client base, great revenue stream and a high profile locat... continue

Roxana is a commercial real estate opportunity in BC.
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Roxana

201 6 Street Southeast, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 1M5
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Fully equipped Day Spa & Massage Salon is a business for sale in BC.
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Fully equipped Day Spa & Massage Salon

Salmon Arm, Salmon Arm, BC
Beautifully decorated 1,200 square foot space just off the hotel lobby that features reception and seating area, quality retail displays, make up stations, fully equipped mani/pedi room, three serene esthetics rooms for spa and medi services, employee break room, ample stock space and laundry room a... continue

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Aboriginal Business and Investment Council finalized

https://news.gov.bc.ca/stories/aboriginal-business-and-investment-council-finalized   VICTORIA - As the province attracts increased investment opportunities, the new Aboriginal Business and Investment Council is ready to help move projects forward that create jobs for families across... continue

 
 
A golden opportunity for the Stk’emlupsemc te Sewepemc Nation

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