A First Nation on Vancouver Island is all in on the casino business in B.C., announcing its fifth purchase in the province this year. The Snuneymuxw First Nation says it has an agreement to purchased the Coquitlam, B.C., venue owned by the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver. Snuneymuxw Chief Mike Wyse says the acquisition of the new casino marks another step toward “economic self-determination” for the nation, strengthening their financial independence and restoring an economy that thrived for thousands of years. A statement from the nation says it’s honoured to expand its economic portfolio, with gratitude for efforts from generations of Snuneymuxw who helped make this purchase possible. Ian Simpson, CEO of Petroglyph Development Group, the nation’s economic branch, says the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver has long been an important driver…
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