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British Columbia Resources Investment Corporation

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The British Columbia Resources Investment Corporation, or BCRIC, was a holding company formed under the government of William R. Bennett. The company took over ownership of various sawmills and mines that had been bought and bailed out by the government. The name was eventually changed to Westar Group Ltd.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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BCRIC Share Certificate
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The British Columbia Resources Investment Corporation, or BCRIC (pronounced "brick"), was a holding company formed under the government of William R. Bennett. The company took over ownership of various sawmills and mines that had been bought and bailed out by the government. The name was eventually changed to Westar Group Ltd.2

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