$1 billion in "surplus" public land has been sold off since 2013

Mornings with Simi

English - June 19, 2019 19:04 - 17 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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164 lots of unused public land in BC, worth around $1 billion, have been sold off since 2013. The deals included former schools, hospitals, and agricultural ground.

But is this the most appropriate use of “surplus” land? We’ll find out what was sold and to whom.

Guest: Lori Culbert

Reporter for the Vancouver Sun

164 lots of unused public land in BC, worth around $1 billion, have been sold off since 2013. The deals included former schools, hospitals, and agricultural ground.

But is this the most appropriate use of “surplus” land? We’ll find out what was sold and to whom.

Guest: Lori Culbert

Reporter for the Vancouver Sun