British Columbia Essays

University of British Columbia is a public university in British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 1908 as the McGill University College of British Columbia. In 1915, it became independent and adopted its own name which is it’s current name. University of British Columbia is British Columbia’s oldest university and has over 62,000 students. The university has two campus’s located in Vancouver and Okanagan Valley. The Vancouver campus is setted in an urban area and British Columbia’s capital city

The area in Canada that is more likely to be affected by a major earthquake (megathrust) is the coast of British Columbia. In addition to the coast of British Columbia, the St. Lawrence, Ottawa River Valleys, and a few areas in the northern territories are likely to have earthquakes. The area in British Columbia is in danger because the border/coastline is along the mark where the Pacific, the Juan de Fuca and the North America join. The earthquake occurs when the 3 tectonic plates rub against each

The government of British Columbia has been exploiting the residents of this province for far too long [CONSIDER CHANGING THE HOOK]. This exploitation comes clearly in the government’s promotion of the privatization of BC’s schools. Although many are not aware, the BC government is spending tax money on the subsidization of independent schools (Hyslop). There is clearly a flaw in this system, as supposedly “independent” schools become, through institutional means, increasingly reliant on the government’s

provinces within Canada that provide Canada the reputation that it achieved are Yukon and British Columbia. British Columbia is one of the biggest location in Canada, where it Climate differs knowingly between from one region to another. For example, British Columbia may attain one of the Wettest Climate within Canada and also simultaneously as the Driest Weather within Canada. Different Regions within British Columbia contain very Mild

mixed deciduous forests, which characterise its Taiga belt. Spruce, poplar and pine are the main trees with commercial importance in Canada. British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario are the major timber producing sites here. Products obtained from logs include industrial roundwood, wood pellets, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp for paper, etc. British Columbia produces roughly two-thirds of the softwood lumber in Canada. Life of a Lumberjack Lumberjacks are workers in the Canadian forestry industry

Western Canada and British Columbia are both geographically found on the west half of Canada, yet they have extremely different biomes resulting in a different economic anchor. British Columbia favors the forestry industry while Western Canada’s economy depends on its agriculture industry. They both serve the same purposes in each region’s economic strength however the future outlook are very different. Both forestry and agriculture are sustainable resources that helped shape the region when European

For a little more than a decade the forest products industry, First Nations, Green Peace and the government of British Columbia have been trying to put into action a set of agreements that are aimed at protecting the Great Bear Rainforest. Although in the past the government of British Columbia has played a central role in protecting a significant amount of the Great Bear Rainforest it has remained silent on the Enbridge pipeline proposal, this to environmentalists

Mining in British Columbia has been around since the mid-1800s. From the coal mines on Vancouver Island to small placer camps in the interior, the industry has grown to grossing over $8 billion in the last year (BC Mining Facts). Following several relatively major disasters in the past 2 years, Red Chris and Mt. Polley Mines, there has been a significant amount of backlash in the industry. With seemingly huge profits for mining companies and an apparent lack of disregard for the environmental, it

The Top 10 Things to Do and See in Whistler, BC "Welcome to Canada" many would say in whistler, BC: and what a welcome indeed! Accommodations, from condos to luxury hotels, to bustling ski resorts that packed along the humble village stroll is what awaits you in this dazzling and chilled path. Lined with many restaurants, shops, and galleries, Whistler sits at the feet of two of the most sizeable mountains in the immediate area. Combined, the two peaks form the biggest winter sports arena in North

Those who don’t live or have ever been may think that Canada is a country that is not diverse maybe even monocultural, that Canada is flat full of only farmland and rural towns, that we live lives fueled by hockey and that is all that Canada is. In reality every Canadian knows it is much more it is diverse, scenic and urban. In the essay “My Canada” by Anita Rau Badami she said this about Canada “the country had been doing a slow dance for me over the nine years that I had lived here, showing me

In 1871 British Columbia joined confederation and was the 6th province to be apart of the country known as “Canada”. “On July 20, 1871, British Columbia entered Confederation as our sixth province, extending the young Dominion of Canada to the Pacific Ocean.” (http://www.canadahistoryproject.ca/1871/ ) One of the main reasons B.C. was able to join Canada, was because of the Fraiser River Gold Rush. This was when 30,000 miners from the United States came to British Columbia to get in on the gold

Facts: In Moore v. British Columbia (2012), Jeffrey is a student suffered from severe dyslexia, which is a learning disabilities defined in difficulties in reading but it does not affect general inelegance. He was denied remedial help at the school but referred to a Diagnostic Centre, which was later closed due to financial issues. Jeffrey’s father transferred him to a private school and filed a complaint against the Province and the school district stating that his son was not allow to have an access

for me to pursue my particular interests related to different creative approaches. It will definitely help me to integrate myself into architectural field in North America, where I plan to build my future career. I consider the University of British Columbia for earning architectural degree not just because its wonderful location and global recognition, but also because it offers CACB-accredited program with an extensive opportunity for creativity, research, and professional network expanding through

The Canadian Shield is arguably the best land form region. Tectonic forces and glaciation have combined to shape the Canadian shield, making it different from other Canadian landform regions, directly affecting economic activity. Firstly, Tectonic Activity created the base of the Canadian Shield is 2.5 billion years old craton made of igneous rock. Tectonic activity directly affects the Canadian Shield to this day, because many economic activities take place on the rock. We are able to mine many

The C.P.R - the railway was the reason why Canada become one colony. Canada had to put aside their differences and become a colony so the British bank could give them money to build a railway. John A. Macdonald realized that population and wealth would increase if the railway was built because it made it easier to do things so he made it a priority. The railway ran through the west and was a major reason why the prairies developed how it did. After settlers came because of free land even more came

Shelby Horito History 3879 Miller Winners in the Uranium Frenzy In history there have been many people to win the jackpot, whether it was from methodical planning or if they just so happened to be the lucky guy who put their last quarter in the machine. The uranium frenzy can be thought of in the same manner. In the 20th century everyone was packing their bags and moving to southeast Utah to stake their claim to try and play their lucky ticket. Some people were luckier than others such as Charlie

Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks are located in the Canadian Rockies, a mountain range in western Canada that encompasses several national parks, including Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, and Yoho National Park. The history of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks dates back to 1885, when the government of Canada created the Rocky Mountains Park to protect the hot springs in Banff. This was the first national park established in Canada

2. 14 Sights you Have to See in Alberta, Canada Arguably the most scenic province in Canada, Alberta is home to two of the oldest national parks in the world and remains inviting and accessible despite its treacherously rugged and harshly beautiful terrain. With more than enough to keep even the most active of travellers busy, Alberta is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Hike pristine forest trails, marvel at majestic mountain peaks then wake up the next morning and do it all over again. Alberta is

Acadian Timber Corp. 1)Introduction Acadian timber is a leading supplier of forestry products in Eastern Canada and the Northern U.S. With its headquarters based in Vancouver B.C, Acadian Timber has a total of approximately 2.3 million acres of land, that sells a wide variety of products to 100 regional customers. These products include softwood or hardwood saw logs, pulp wood and biomass. It is the second largest timberland operator in New Brunswick, owning 761,000 acres of timberlands and 299

1. To what factors do you attribute the unsatisfactory performance that led to you being required to withdraw or placed on academic suspension? A number of different factors led to my unsatisfactory performance in my courses. Firstly, being a new immigrant and staying alone for the first time was extremely hard for me because I had no friends or relatives in Canada. Loneliness and sadness were causing me to feel depressed as things were not financially well for my family in India. Secondly, the major