Investing in BC's Cowichan Valley Regional District

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Region:  Vancouver Island and Coast

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is a regional district in the Canadian province of British Columbia is on the southern part of Vancouver Island, bordered by the Nanaimo and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional Districts to the north and northwest, and by the Capital Regional District to the south and east. As of the 2011 Census, the Regional District had a population of 80,332. The regional district offices are in Duncan.

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Community Size: 4,266.85 km²

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Scamp Catering Inc is a business for sale in BC.
Business for Sale
Scamp Catering Inc

72 Cowichan Lake Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC
Live by the lake! Restaurant for sale in beautiful Lake Cowichan. This business has been in operation since 1998 and is known throughout the Cowichan Valley for its great breakfast. Live and work in one of the most affordable places on the island, and watch the town grow around you. Each year more a... continue

1201 Christie Rd is a commercial real estate opportunity in BC.
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1201 Christie Rd

1201 Christie Rd, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1J5
This 4.72 acre, 66* unit townhouse development site is located just minutes from downtown Ladysmith, with forest, mountain and potential water views, existing service connections, and two access points off Christie Rd. The property is zoned R-3-A (Low Density Residential) and has an approved develop... continue

Baan-Do's Stir Fry is a business for sale in BC.
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Baan-Do's Stir Fry

JAMES STREET, Duncan, BC
38 Seat plus patio restaurant with specialty stir fry menu. Over 11 years in operation with consistent gross sales and strong take-out service. Long term lease available. Potential of building purchase. Freestanding, fresh renos to space, paved on site parking, great visibility across from community... continue

Success Stories

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B.C. Cleantech Company Drives Fuel Efficiency in Trucking Industry

Sidney, B.C.-based Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc. is sparking interest and sales in North American trucking fleets. The company’s innovative new fuel enhancement system allows large diesel engines to burn fuel 10-25% more efficiently.   The system consists of a small box of... continue

 
 
TREK Wildland Services brings fire control expertise to Indonesia

British Columbia’s expertise in managing forest fires has led a B.C. company to win a contract to train workers in fire-plagued parts of Indonesia. TREK Wildland Services has trained 400 Indonesians in Sumatra and East Kalimantan to fight out-of-control forest fires using the Incident... continue

 
 
British Columbia Fish Processor Lands Multiple Deals from Seafood Expo

Hub City Fisheries, of Nanaimo, British Columbia, netted big rewards after attending the Seafood Expo North America event in the spring of 2014.  In the months following the show, the Vancouver Island-based value-added fish processor finalized several deals to supply fish destined for the U... continue