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Welcome to Quesnel Our City is located in the North Cariboo and is the commercial centre for trading for approximately 23,000 within a 50-kilometre radius of our city centre.
Located at the confluence of the Quesnel and Fraser Rivers, our city is a picturesque community with small-town, friendly charm.
Our area is rich in natural resources with wonderful outdoor recreational opportunities for all ages regardless of the season. We have great floral displays that are admired and photographed by many visitors. We’re well-served by rail, road and air to other major centres in B.C., Alberta and beyond.
Quesnel is on Highway 97, the major north-south corridor in B.C., and only 120 kilometres from Highway 16, the major east-west corridor from central B.C. to central Alberta.
Our real estate prices are considerably less than those of any community in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island or Okanagan. Our quality of life is second to none. No line-ups, long commutes or rush-hour traffic, leaving more time for family and friends and opportunities to enjoy the many amenities our city has to offer.
Our unspoiled environment is an example of nature at its finest. There are numerous lakes, streams, and trails within a one-hour drive that allow for years of exploring. Local wildlife can be enjoyed in their natural habitat.
Portions of the Fraser and Quesnel Rivers, Baker Creek and Dragon Lake are within our city boundaries, along with many parks. The Riverfront Trail network branches out to all corners of our city, allowing for healthy, active living and a great way to exercise and leave the car at home. We have many recreational and cultural facilities for the enjoyment of families and visitors at a very reasonable cost.
With our dry climate, our winters are sunny, crisp and enjoyable. We boast some of the best snow conditions in the province of British Columbia for skiing and snowmobiling. We truly are a city of four seasons.
Our small business community is thriving, and we boast to being the overnight stop on the Rocky Mountaineer Rainforest to Gold Rush passenger train trip. We are a forest industry hub, and home to the corporate offices of West Fraser Mills.
The strongest attribute of our city is our people and their sense of community pride and volunteerism. Our resi-dents believe in Quesnel and show wonderful community spirit and support for each other and for many causes.
With our strong sense of community comes new energy and ideas. It is very easy to become involved and be part of the great city of Quesnel.
We are a friendly community who welcomes all who visit, those who want to invest or learn more about our com-munity heritage.
I hope you will come to visit us soon.
Sincerely,
Mayor Mary Sjostrom
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Welcome to Wells Located in the historic goldfields of the Cariboo Mountains 76 km east of Quesnel the colourful town of Wells, British Columbia offers unique business, recreational and lifestyle opportunities amid a beautiful wilderness setting. Wells is a small, safe community; a fabulous place to live. Many people have chosen to get away from the hectic pace of the city and take up a comfortable mountain life-style. Surrounded by wilderness and all of the benefits of rural living, Wells is a close-knit community with the benefits of small town living plus all the conveniences of a larger centre. Wells is an incorporated municipality with an elected mayor and council. The town offers municipal water and sewer services, curb side garbage collection, a library, fitness centre and an excellent elementary school. High-speed Internet and satellite T.V. service are both available at competitive prices. A fire department, RCMP detachment and an ambulance station are all based in the community. There is an active Chamber of Commerce and over a dozen other community service organizations and clubs. Most services not available locally can be readily sourced in Quesnel. It is pedestrian oriented and small enough that you can walk bike or ski everywhere. We have a strong arts community, an excellent arts curriculum in our elementary school, more galleries and artists’ studios per capita than anywhere else we know of, and cultural events ranging from concerts, courses in the arts, live theatre and more. Wells itself is a tourism destination with its preserved historic architecture and strong arts and cultural community. Stay in a restored 1930’s hotel, tour our art galleries and studios, or enjoy a live performance at the newly renovated Sunset Theatre. Of course outdoor recreation opportunities are virtually endless with the abundant wildlife, a newly constructed world class mountain trail network and the area’s waterways right at our doorstep. And don’t forget mining. Although tourism continues to be the primary economic driver in the Wells area, mining is now beginning to make a comeback. Small and large operations can be seen extracting gold and other valuable ores from what historically is one of the richest gold mining areas in the world. I encourage you to consider Wells both as a business choice and as a lifestyle choice. Come up and visit us, you might just find what you need. For more information on the Wells, Barkerville, Bowron Lakes area please visit the www.wellsbc.com website. Sincerely,
John P.S. Vermette, Mayor District of Wells
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CONTENTS
1. Demographics ........................................................................................................................... 7
Population 7
Household Income 7
Workforce Education Attainment 8
Language Knowledge 8
2. Labour Force ............................................................................................................................. 9
Employment by Industry 9
Employment by occupation 9
Top Employers 10
Average Income By Occupation-Northern BC 10
Labour force 12
Unemployment Rate / Employment Rate 12
Labour Participation Rate 12
3. Payroll Costs ............................................................................................................................ 13
Workers Compensation – 2010 13
Employment Insurance – 2010 13
Social Insurance (Canada Pension Plan) – 2010 14
4. Higher Education ..................................................................................................................... 15
Four Year Institutions 15
Training Services 16
5. Transportation ........................................................................................................................ 17
major transporation routes 17
HighWays 19
Railroads 20
Commercial Airports 21
Port of Prince Rupert 23
Port Contact information 23
Port of Kitimat 24
Port of Vancouver 24
Custom Port of Entry 25
Warehouses 25
Port Shipping Distances 26
6. Industrial Land Use .................................................................................................................. 27
Land Zoned and Designated in Official Community Plan 27
7. Utilities ................................................................................................................................... 29
Water System-Quesnel 29
waste Water SYSTEM – QUESNEL 30
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Water Production- Wells 31
Waste Water System- Wells 31
Landfill and Waste Management 31
Licensed Hazardous Materials Disposal 32
Electric Power 32
Natural Gas 33
Telecommunications 34
8. Business Support Services ........................................................................................................ 35
9. Government ............................................................................................................................ 35
Municipal Government 35
Regional District 36
Provincial 36
Provincial Government Representation 36
Federal Government Representation 37
Senators 37
10. Housing ................................................................................................................................... 38
Housing Characteristics 38
Average Housing Values 38
11. taxation................................................................................................................................... 39
Corporate Income Tax 39
Personal Income Tax 39
Sales / Use Tax 39
Sales Tax Rate by Utility 40
Property Tax 2009 – Quesnel 41
Property Tax 2009– Wells 41
12. International Resources ........................................................................................................... 42
Investment and Business Support Offices 42
Financial Institutions 43
Employment Assistance 43
Air Transportation Service 44
13. Quality of Life .......................................................................................................................... 45
Climate 45
Sports 46
Culture 46
Health 48
Visitor Map 49
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1. DEMOGRAPHICS
POPULATION
QUESNEL & AREA NORTHERN BC
Population By Age Group
Population (2006)
% Distribution
0-4 19300 6%
5-17 60400 18.8%
18-24 30900 9.6%
24-44 88500 27.5%
45-64 90700 28.2%
65+ 32200 10.0%
Total 322,000 100%
Data Source: Statistics Canada “Quesnel Agglomeration”- http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-
591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CMA&Code1=952__&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=quesnel&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Household Income 2006
Number of Households 9,140
Median Income- All Families $54,111
Median Income- Married Families $72,691
Median Income-Common Law Families $62,826
Median Income After Tax- All Families $55,293
HOUSEHOLD INCOME - PERCENT DISTRIBUTION
Data Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Demographics”
http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=demographic&pCommunityID=481
2,945
1,225
2,015
2,940
Less than $35,000 CDN
$35,000 to $49,999 CDN
$50,000 to $74,999 CDN
$75,000 CDN and over
Population By Age Group
Population (2006)
% Distribution
Under-18 5170 23.0%
18-34 3980 17.7%
35-54 7290 32.5%
55-74 4795 21.4%
75-Older 1215 5.4%
Total: 22450 100%
Median Age: 42.0
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WORKFORCE EDUCATION ATTAINMENT
Level of Education # Attained %
No certificate; diploma or degree 5570 30.5%
High school certificate or equivalent 5585 30.6%
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2420 13.3%
College; CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 2595 14.2%
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 650 3%
University certificate; diploma or degree 1395 7.6%
Data Source: Statistics Canada “Quesnel Agglomeration”- http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CMA&Code1=952__&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=quesnel&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=
All&Custom=
MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY
LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE
Languages Spoken Citizens
English 11,885
French 865
Punjabi 445
German 440
Chinese 85
Italian 75
Dutch 70
Spanish 65
Filipino 65
605145
235395
1170125
1052200
635975
470
EducationCommunications
HumanitiesSocial Sciences
Business ManagementPhysical Sciences
MathematicsArchitecture
Natural ResourcesRecreation
Transportation
The Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program
was established in 1996 by agreement between the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and the College of New Caledonia (CNC). From fall 2005 the Northwest Community College (NWCC) at Terrace in northwest BC has joined the NCBNP collaboration and will offer all four years of the BScN in partnership with UNBC
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2. LABOUR FORCE
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY
QUESNEL-AREA NORTHERN BC
Sector (Industry) Number
Agriculture 12,050
Construction 20,770
Manufacturing 5,285
Wholesale trade 17,940
Retail trade 5,865
Finance and real estate 14,725
Health care 12,365
Educational services 24,840
Business services 32,665
Other services 227,465
Total 373,970
Data Source: Stats Canada, Regional Profiles; A, B, C, I- www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E
Data Source: City of Quesnel 2009- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca
EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION
Data Source: Statistics Canada “Quesnel Agglomeration”- http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-
591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CMA&Code1=952__&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=quesnel&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=
1,230
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615
1,6401,330
585205
530160
810
3,045
1,035
240
Sector (Industry) Number
Agriculture 1,715
Construction 635
Manufacturing 2,375
Wholesale trade 235
Retail trade 1,350
Finance and real estate 295
Health care 1,010
Educational services 770
Business services 1,400
Other services 2,100
Total 11,885
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TOP EMPLOYERS
Company Product/Service # of Employees Ownership Website
School District #28 Education 697 Public www.sd28.bc.ca
CIBC Financial Services 11 Private www.cibc.com
RBC Financial Group Financial Services 29 Private www.rbc.com
Scotia Bank Financial Services 16 Private www.scotiabank.com
TD Canada Trust Financial Services 16 Private www.tdcanadatrust.com
City of Quesnel City Services 160 Public www.city.quesnel.bc.ca
GR Baker Memorial Hospital
Health Services 460 Public www.northernhealth.ca
C&C Wood Products Forest Products 100 Private www.ccwoodproducts.com
Cariboo Pulp and Paper Co.
Pulp and Paper 340 Private www.westfraser.com
Quesnel River Pulp Pulp 137 Private www.westfraser.com
Slocan Group-keep Lumber and Plywood and Pulp
275 Private
Tolko Industries Plywood 290 Private www.tolko.com
West Fraser Plywood Lumber and Plywood 350 Private www.westfraser.com
West Fraser Timber Pulp and Paper Fibreboard
380 Private www.westfraser.com
Westpine MDF MDF Plant 90 Private www.westfraser.com
Canadian Tire Auto/Consumer Goods
45 Private www.canadiantire.ca
Save-On Food & Drugs
Groceries/Pharmacy 87 Private www.saveonfoods.com
Wal-Mart Department Store 160 Private www.walmart.ca
Data Source: City of Quesnel- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca
AVERAGE INCOME BY OCCUPATION-NORTHERN BC
Occupation Average wage ($/Hour)($CDN) Effective Date
Senior Managers 33.01 2007
Purchasing Managers 38.70 2007
Primary Production Managers 45.32 2007
Bookkeepers 17.51 2008
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Administrative Clerks 17.57 2007
Shippers and Receivers 15.04 2007
Civil Engineers 34.19 2007
Mechanical Engineers 36.39 2006
Electrical Engineers 41.50 2006
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineers 34.62 2006
Mining Engineers 50.14 2006
Geological Engineers 49.04 2006
Petroleum Engineers 64.83 2006
Computer Engineers 35.11 2006
Forestry Technicians 20.91 2007
Drafting Technicians 22.02 2008
Business Development Officers 20.09 2008
Sales Representatives 15.45 2007
Machinists 26.28 2007
Industrial Electricians 29.27 2007
Steamfitters 26.70 2007
Carpenters 22.09 2007
Heavy Duty Equipment 23.09 2007
Commercial Drivers 25.15 2008
Truck Drivers 24.32 2007
Heavy Equipment Operators 24.46 2007
Crane Operators 25.27 2007
Trade Helpers and Labourers 18.84 2007
Logging Machinery Operators 24.60 2007
Mine Labourers 18.85 2007
Wood Processing Inspectors & Graders 24.32 2007
Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing
20.59 2007
Labourers, Processing Manufacturing and Utilities
15.14 2007
§ For a complete list of Wages and Salaries in Northern BC visit the link below
http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca/standard.aspx?ppid=81&lcode=E&prov=59&gaid=25567&occ=&search_key=5&search_type=&employer_potential=&new_search=&total_records=522
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LABOUR FORCE
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE / EMPLOYMENT RATE
% of Population
Unemployment Rate 11%
Labour Participation 66%
LABOUR PARTICIPATION RATE
Labour Participation Rate
Male 72.8%
Female 60.0%
Number
Total Population 15-Over 18,215
In Labour Force 12,100
Employed 10,775
Unemployed 1,325
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3. PAYROLL COSTS
WORKERS COMPENSATION – 2010
Notes
Average Cost of All Manufacturing
Per $100 Payroll
$1.56 CDN Rates set by employer’s business activity. Applies up to maximum gross earnings of $71,200(CDN) per year.
Average Rate for Office Workers
Per $100 Payroll
$0.18 CDN There is no separate rating for office occupations in BC- the applicable industry rating applies to all workers. Rates for Business Services range from $0.08-$0.30 per $100 of payroll. Average of $0.30(CDN).
Maximum Weekly Benefit (Net)
$943.02 CDN Maximum per employee set at 90% of average net earnings (after deductions for income taxes, Canada Pension Plan & Employment Insurance),up to maximum wage of $71,200 per year(CDN).
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE – 2010
Notes
Taxable Base Based on gross payroll up to a gross per worker salary of $43,200 per year(CDN).
Percentage Rate (Employer Premium)
§ Employee Rate 1.73% Maximum annual contribution per worker is $747.36 (CDN).
§ Employer Rate 2.422% Maximum annual contribution per worker is
$1,046.30(CDN).
§ Maximum Weekly Benefits $457.00 CDN
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SOCIAL INSURANCE (CANADA PENSION PLAN) – 2010
Notes
Taxable Base
Gross Payroll
$3,500 CDN
Based on annual gross salary up to $47,200, basic exemption of $3,500. Both employers and employees are required to contribute to the Canada Pension Plan.
Employee/Employer Contribution 4.95% Employer premium equal to employee premium
Maximum Annual Employer Contribution Per Employee
$2,163.15 CDN Employer contribution matches employee contribution.
Rate 4.95%
Maximum Annual Self Employed Contribution
$4,326.30 CDN
Data Source TaxTips.Ca - http://www.taxtips.ca/cppandei.htm
Data Source: WorkSafeBC - www.workssafebc.com
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4. HIGHER EDUCATION
FOUR YEAR INSTITUTIONS
Institution University of Northern British Columbia
Campus/Address UNBC South-Central Campus S100 100 Campus Way Quesnel, BC V2J 7K1
Other Campuses Prince George (main campus), Fort St. John, Quesnel, Terrace
Website www.unbc.ca
Driving Distance from Community Located in Community
Enrolment (2007/08): 4,177
Institution College of New Caledonia
Campus/Address 100 Campus Way Quesnel, BC V2J 7K1 Telephone (250) 991-7500
Other Campuses Prince George (main campus), Fort St. John, Quesnel, Terrace
Website www.cnc.bc.ca
Driving Distance from Community Located in Community
Enrolment (2008/09): 3,844
Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Education” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=education&pCommunityID=481
Data Source: University of Northern British Columbia- www.unbc.ca Data Source: College of New Caledonia-www.cnc.bc.ca
College of New Caledonia
CNC offers a wide range of university credit, technical, vocational, preparatory (ABE) and continuing education programs. The college’s total enrolment is approximately 6,000 students annually (about 3000 full-time equivalent students).
Source: City of Quesnel
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TRAINING SERVICES
Institution Category Address
Nickel Design Fine Arts Arts-Tutoring & Training 767 Spruce Street, Cariboo A, BC, Canada
(250) 747-1773
Rons Driving School Driving School 3102 Gook Road, Quesnel, BC, Canada
(250) 747-2135
New Focus Society Job Training 469A Anderson Drive, Quesnel, BC V2J 5J4, Canada
(250) 992-3119
Innovative Living Solutions Health & Medical 337B Jones Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2W7, Canada
(250) 992-2090
Canadian Red Cross Society First Aid 543 Front Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2K7, Canada
(250) 991-7565
District of Wells
The community of Wells offers a full municipal infrastructure, residential and commercial high speed Internet, proximity to internationally recognized tourism attractions, and an expanding resource-based economy.
Source: District of Wells
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5. TRANSPORTATION
MAJOR TRANSPORATION ROUTES
PACIFIC GATEWAY
British Columbia’s ports in Vancouver and in Prince Rupert are Asia’s closest ports of entry on the west coast of North America, up to 58 hours closer than the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Canadian ports and airports are seamlessly integrated with road and rail connections to all major U.S. economic centers. British Columbia is the only gateway on the west coast of the Americas served by three transcontinental railways. Today, Canada’s Pacific Gateway is an integrated, secure, reliable transportation network that includes world-class airports, seaports, railways, roadways and border crossings, bringing Canada and the North American market to Asia and the world. Canada’s Pacific Gateway, through British Columbia’s ports in Vancouver and Prince Rupert, offers Asian shippers the most direct route between Asia and North America. Canada’s Pacific Gateway is a strong commitment by government and industry partners to make British Columbia’s ports the preferred gateway for Asia-Pacific trade, with the most competitive port system and supply chain on the west coast of the Americas. This commitment builds on Canada’s longstanding and strong cultural and economic ties with Asia. In the emerging new global economy, Canada’s Pacific Gateway is a gateway to the future.
CN RAIL’S NORTHERN CORRIDOR RAIL LINE
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NORTHERN CORRIDOR
The Northern Corridor spans over half of continental Canada and reaches well into the heartland of North America south of Chicago, USA. It travels through the lowest elevations of the Americas great continental divide, also known as the “Yellow Head Pass,” and forms the straightest, shortest, flattest route for Asian- North American trade. Three Northern British Columbia ports provide efficient access to this corridor; Kitimat, Stewart and Prince Rupert. Each port offers unique advantages and services that meet the needs of the region and international trade.
Trans-continental rail, Trans Canada Highway and direct air service into international Air Hubs are in place. The corridor services business covered by the North American Free Trade Agreement, through a variety of break bulk and container services in ports operated by governments and those run by private port interests.
The Northern Corridor is less impeded by road closures, significant weather patterns and avalanches than the Southern Canadian corridor. It provides “one less day” shipping advantage to or from Asia compared to all other North American Port locations including Vancouver and all USA pacific Ports.
Existing trade in Kitimat and Prince Rupert include aluminum and paper shipped via privately owned break-bulk terminals, transhipment of petrochemicals through privately owned facilities, barge service and container port services. Growth is expected in energy exports including liquid natural gas, petroleum, and container capacity.
Canadian National Rail (CN Rail) reaches well into the heartland of America with shipping agreements in place with major US rail carriers. CN has made significant investments in the Northern Corridor rail line including extended sidings, upgrades to signal systems, increased bridge and tunnel clearances. The corridor is serviced by five international airports and four northern airports with Prince George offering international services. The largest passenger service airport west of Prince George and north of British Columbia’s Okanagan region is the Terrace-Kitimat Northwest Regional airport.
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HIGHWAYS
Highway 97
The primary north-south connector in BC is Highway 97 and this highway passes directly through the city; Highway 16 is the primary east-west connector for the northern half of British Columbia to central Alberta, Highway 16 can be found120 km (75 miles) north of Quesnel
Source: City of Quesnel
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HIGHWAY DISTANCES
Metro Area Distance (Km’s)
Prince George 120km
Lillooet 391km
Kamloops 405km
Edmonton 664km
Vancouver 745km
Calgary 780km
Victoria 850km
Seattle 896km
Portland 1,059km
RAILROADS
CN Rail
Main or Branch Line: Branch & Main
Shortline or National: National & Shortline
Distance to Nearest Switching Yard:
2 km
Capability Cargo- Bulk, Container, Liquid, Multi Commodities
CN Rail
CN Rail serves the Quesnel area, running north and South, and connecting with other carriers in Prince George in the north and Vancouver in the south. For detailed schedule and fares go to www.cn.ca
Source: City of Quesnel
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COMMERCIAL AIRPORTS
Quesnel Municipal Airport
Hub Status Commercial
Distance From Community Located in Community
Hours of Operation 24 Hours/7days
Approved Capital Expansion Application in process for wet/dry chemical applicators
Customs Point of Entry No
Foreign Trade Zone No
Full Instrumentation Yes
No. of Runways 1
Runway Length 1,675 m
Carriers Central Mountain Air
No. of Days Closed From Bad Weather in last 3 yrs 0
Weekly Non-Stop Flights 18
Flights to Largest Cities Served Weekly Non-Stop Flights to and from YVR
Greater Vancouver 18
Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Transportation” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=transportation&pCommunityID=481
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Williams Lake Airport
Hub Status Commercial
Distance From Community 124km
Hours of Operation 24 Hours
Approved Capital Expansion Application in process for asphalt overlay of taxi-way, snow plow truck and refurbishing of washrooms in terminals.
Customs Point of Entry No
Foreign Trade Zone No
Full Instrumentation No
No. of Runways 1
Runway Length 2,100m
Carriers Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines
No. of Days Closed From Bad Weather in last 3 yrs 1
Weekly Non-Stop Flights 21
Prince George Airport
Hub Status Commercial
Distance From Community 114km
Hours of Operation 24hr/7 days
Approved Capital Expansion $2,000,000 capital expansion
Customs Point of Entry Yes
Foreign Trade Zone No
Full Instrumentation Yes
No. of Runways 3
Runway Length 2,255m, 1,714m, 1,352m
Carriers Air Canada Jazz , Central Mountain Air, West Jet, Purolator, DHL, Northern Thunderbird
No. of Days Closed From Bad Weather in last 3 yrs 1 week of fog activity
Weekly Non-Stop Flights 161 nonstop flights
Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Transportation” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=transportation&pCommunityID=481
Data Source: City of Quesnel 2009- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca
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PORT OF PRINCE RUPERT
PORT CONTACT INFORMATION
Atlin Terminal 200 - 215 Cow Bay Rd., Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A2 Phone (250) 627-8899 [email protected]
Fairview Terminal
3100 Scott Road, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3P4 Phone (250) 624-2124 Fax (250) 624-2323 www.mahercanada.com
Quickload Container Examination Facility
1220 Ridley Island, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 4P8
Phone (250) 627-5623
Port of Prince Rupert
Distance from Prince Rupert Located adjacent to the community
Location of Port Prince Rupert
Terminals Fairview (Container) Terminal, Ridley Terminals, (coal, wood pellets), Prince Rupert Grain, Northland Cruise Terminal
Type of Port Ocean
Channel Depth 35-55 meters
Shallow Water Barging Facilities Yes
Deep Water Barging Facilities Yes
General Cargo Facilities Yes
Containerized Facilities Yes
Refrigerated Container Facilities Yes
Cruise Ship Facilities Yes
Storage Facilities Yes
Highway Serving Port #16
Railway Serving Port CN Rail
Types of Services: Bulk/ break-bulk: Coal, Petroleum Coke, Wood Pellets, Grain, Logs,
Imports Retail (including electronics, apparel, furniture, auto parts); petroleum products; industrial inputs (tiles, glass)
Exports Midwest – specialty crops; scrap metal, recycled paper
British Columbia – Forest products (lumber, pulp, logs); aluminum, seafood
Shipping Lines Cosco, Hanjin, Yang Ming, K-Line, Quickload Transloading Services, Shipping Agents, GW Nickerson Co., Northcoast Shipping, Rupert Marine Shipping, Tidals Transport & Trading Ltd.
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PORT OF KITIMAT
Private Port of Kitimat
Location of Port Kitimat
Type of Port Ocean
Channel Depth Between 18-185 Meters
Turing Basin Between 1.1-2.2 Nautical Miles
Shallow Water Barging Facilities Yes
Deep Water Barging Facilities Yes
General Cargo Facilities Yes
Containerized Facilities No
Storage Facilities Yes
Highway Serving Port #37
Railway Serving Port Yes
PORT OF VANCOUVER
Port of Vancouver
Location of Port Vancouver
Type of Port Ocean
Channel Depth 10m
Turing Basin Unlimited
Shallow Water Barging Facilities Yes
Deep Water Barging Facilities Yes
General Cargo Facilities Yes
Containerized Facilities Yes
Storage Facilities Yes
Highway Serving Port #1, #1A, #7A, #99A, 17
Railway Serving Port CP Rail, CN Rail, BC Rail, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
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CUSTOM PORT OF ENTRY
Canadian Border Services Agency
Type of Entry Point Airport
Location 280 Victoria Street
Prince George BC ,V2L 4X3
Phone 250-561-5282
WAREHOUSES
No. of Bonded Warehouses 0
No. of Public Warehouses 2
Data Source: City of Prince Rupert - www.princerupert.ca Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Transportation”
http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=transportation&pCommunityID=481 Data Source: City of Quesnel- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca
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PORT SHIPPING DISTANCES
The NW Transportation and Trade Corridor ports (Kitimat and Prince Rupert, Stewart) are between 1 and 1 1/2 day closer to general Asia Pacific markets than the Ports in British Columbia’s lower mainland; and the Vancouver Ports. The Southern Ports are closer to the Panama Canal and subsequently, the Atlantic. The following table is in nautical miles. The Time/Speed/Distance Calculations are at 16.1439 Kn/Hr., the average speed The Port of Vancouver uses for calculating their shipping to Yokohama, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Xingang (China). Deep-sea vessels travel at various speeds between 14Kn/Hr and 20Kn/Hr. The ‘great circle shipping route’ to Asia from North America has well documented ocean currents and weather/wind patterns which allows for accurate estimates.
Kitimat Prince Rupert Stewart Vancouver Los Angeles Yokohama
(Japan) Hong Kong
Kaohsiung Kang (Taiwan)
Xingang (China)
Kitimat --
121 NM
7.5 Hrs.
264 NM
17 Hrs.
400 NM
1 Day
1,391 NM
3.5 days
3,941 NM
10 Days
5,444 NM
14 Days
6,,187 NM
16 Days
6,187 NM
16 Days
Prince Rupert 121 NM
7.5 Hrs. --
123 NM
1 Hrs.
477NM
1.2 Days
1,432NM
3.6 Days
3,810NM
9.8 Days
5,323NM
13.7 Days
6,110NM
15.7 Days
6,110NM
15.7 Days
Stewart 264 NM
17 Hrs.
123 NM
1 Hrs. --
573 NM
1.5 Days
1,529 NM
4 Days
3,896 NM
10.3 Days
5,406 NM
14.1 Days
5,155 NM
13.4 Days
4,749 NM
12.5 Days
Vancouver 400 NM
1 Day
477 NM
1.2 Days
573 NM
1.5 Days --
991NM
2.5 Days
4,262NM
11 Days
5,763NM
15 Days
6,587NM
17 Days
7,578NM
20 Days
Los Angeles 1,391 NM
3.5 Days
1,432 NM
3.6 Days
1,529 NM
4 Days
991NM
2.5 Days --
4,839NM
12.5 Days
6,380NM
18 Days
7,578NM
20 Days
8,959NM
23 Days
Yokohama 3,941 NM
10 Days
3,810 NM
9.8 Days
3,896 NM
10.3 Days
4,262NM
11 Days
4,839NM
12.5 Days --
1,585NM
4 Days
1,335NM
3.4 Days
1,335NM
3.4 Days
Hong Kong 5,444 NM
14 Days
5,323 NM
13.7 Days
5,406 NM
14.1 Days
5,763NM
15 Days
6,380NM
18 Days
1,585NM
4 Days --
290NM
18 Hrs.
2,90NM
18 Hrs.
Kaohsiuing Kang
6,187 NM
16 Days
6,587 NM
17 Days
5,155 NM
13.4 Days
6,587NM
17 Days
7,578NM
20 Days
1,335NM
3.4 Days
290NM
18 Hrs. --
227NM
14 Hrs.
Xingang 6,187 NM
16 Days
6,587 NM
17 Days
4,749 NM
12.5 Days
7,578NM
20 days
8,959NM
23 Days
1,335NM
3.4 Days
290NM
18 Hrs.
227NM
14 Hrs. --
Distances between Ports (Nautical Miles & Approximate Days) Source: United States Government. “Distance between Port
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6. INDUSTRIAL LAND USE
LAND ZONED AND DESIGNATED IN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
Industrial Land Commercial Land Mixed Use
Total 1400 290 13
Acres Developed 1350 250 10
Acres Vacant 50 40 3
Data Source: City of Quesnel 2009- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca
Industrial Parks Number
Number of Industrial Parks 1
Total Acres 74
Number of Acres in Use 44
Number of Acres Vacant 30
Number of Acres Fully Serviced 0
Number of Vacant Acres Partially Serviced 30
Number of Acres Not Serviced 0
Quesnel Infrastructure
Serviced industrial land is available in the City of Quesnel Campbell Crescent Industrial park, as well as a variety of private locations. Industrial sites with rail and highway frontage are located throughout the city and surrounding area. Fully serviced commercial opportunities exist in all areas of the community.
Source: City of Quesnel
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LOCAL PERMIT APPROVALS
Type of Permit Average Time for Approval Associate Fees
Building Permit 3-5 days $8.50/1,000 Construction Value
Business License 1 Month $100 Initial, $50 Renewal
Development Permit 1-2 Months $350
Occupancy Permit Issued with final inspection Included in building permit fees
Plan Amendment 3 Months OCP/ 3-5 Days (BP) $1000
Re-Zoning Application 3 Months $850
Subdivision Application 60 Days $300
Data Source: City of Quesnel- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Name of Agent Company Contact
Bob Marsh Re/Max Quesnel 250-992-7202
Steve Smith North Cariboo Realty 250-255-3999
Ken Goss Re/Max Prince George 250-565-7653
George Weinland Re/Max Prince George 250-960-9556
ACQUISITION OF CROWN LAND
§ Crown land is land that is owned by the Province of British Columbia. The Province is the steward of the land and can lease, license and sell Crown land for a variety of purposes including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, tourism and recreational purposes.
Company Contact Notes
Integrated Land Management Bureau [email protected] Develops Crown land parcels with values up to $2.5 million
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts
Phone 250-371-3952 Handles land sales related to resort development, under the All Seasons Resort Policy.
Ministry of Transportation Phone 250-387-3198 Handles land sales related to public airports and port authorities and the marketing of Crown land is done through MLS Realtors
§ To view properties that the Federal Government of Canada has for sale, please visit: http://reo.pwgsc.gc.ca/public/
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7. UTILITIES
WATER SYSTEM-QUESNEL
The City of Quesnel water system is comprised of 6 operating groundwater wells (Main System), 8 reservoirs, 5 booster pump stations, 2 main PRV stations and approximately 100 km of water main. In addition the City also maintains one independent well on Sword Road (small system) in South Quesnel to provide water to the soccer fields. At present there is no treatment or disinfection provided to the City’s water system. Approximately 10,500 residents are serviced by the City water system. In 2008, water usage in the City system resulted in 698,179,912 imperial gallons used. This was an approximate 13% increase from 2007. MANAGEMENT
SCADA monitoring system upgrades have enabled City staff to observe real-time data and information of changing water system conditions. This includes well operation and reservoir levels. System operators have the ability to remotely respond to system conditions and demands. This reduces failure of equipment as well as increases pumping efficiency. Staff continues to update the water system emergency plan. A number of operating procedures have been created in order to improve reliability of the distribution network. Water system operators are certified under the Environmental Operators Certification Program. In order to maintain certification, operators must receive 24 hours of approved training in every two year period and achieve a minimum of 70% on written examinations.
MONITORING
To ensure the delivery of safe drinking water, the City has a program to monitor water quality at the source. Water monitoring stations were added which eliminated sampling taken from private properties. Historically, drinking water quality within the City has been monitored in consultation with the Provincial Health Inspector. The challenge and responsibility to ensure safe drinking water has been assisted by the adoption, in May 2003, by the province of the "British Columbia Drinking Water Regulations". In accordance with these regulations, the City has developed a drinking water quality monitoring program to enhance present practices. In May 2004 the City commenced sending their water samples to Cantest Laboratory in Burnaby, for all sampling points. The City has direct contact with the lab on results and concerns. Our local Drinking Water Officer at Northern Health Authority also has access to these results. From the laboratory, the results are downloaded directly to Water Trax, the City's water quality database. The sampling parameters used to monitor potability are listed in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (GCDWQ) & the British Columbia Drinking Water Regulations (BCDWR). These sampling parameters are used as indicators for bacteriological, chemical and physical contaminants. Sampling frequency is also important in obtaining an accurate overview of water quality within the distribution system. As a minimum, the number of samples to be taken of the source and distribution system, as required by provincial regulations, is based on population. The minimum number of samples to be taken for the City of Quesnel's approximately 10,500 people, is 12 per month. The City exceeds that number of monthly sampling. The City samples 15 individual sites bi-weekly, for total coliforms, E. Coli, heterotrophic plate count and turbidity. As well, all reservoirs and wells are tested on a monthly basis for bacterial contaminants. In addition to the bacteriological parameters, additional testing is done for chemical & physical contaminants.
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QUALITY
Samples are taken at the start, middle and end of the entire City water distribution system. Lab results are transmitted to the City via email, as well as to the Drinking Water Officer. Results are downloaded into the City's water quality database, Water Trax. If it is observed during testing that certain parameters exceed the limits specified in the GCDWQ or BCDWR guidelines, a procedure is in place for retesting and notification of any results or conditions that render or could render the water unfit to drink. The standard protocol when a water sample is found to contain the presence of Coliforms, however minute, is to resample the water immediately at the same location and resubmit for testing. The provincial Drinking Water Officer will determine if any action by the City is necessary only after a second test also shows the presence of Coliforms. In accordance with the regulations of our operating permit, the City has a plan in effect to respond to emergencies to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to all its residents. In 2008, 347 samples were tested for E.coli with one exceedance at Pedersen Road. This site was retested and found negative for E.coli. There were 347 samples tested for total Coliform with six exceedances. One exceedance at the Airport, one at Mills Rd, one at Graham Avenue, one at West Fraser Road, one at Pederson Road and one at Well #7. All sites were re-sampled and found negative for Coliform.
WATER PRODUCTION
Name of Provider City of Quesnel
Rated Capacity 1.15 (mgd)
Average Daily Demand 2 (mgd)
Peak Demand 3 (mgd)
Residential Cost $7.95 (CDN) /month
Industrial Cost / 1,000 Gallons Not available
Water Connection Fee: Industrial Actual cost plus 15%
WASTE WATER SYSTEM – QUESNEL
SEWAGE SERVICE
Name of Provider Cariboo Pulp Mill
Rated Capacity 1.5 (mgd)
Average Daily Demand 1.5 (mgd)
Peak Demand 1.5 (mgd)
Cost per 1000 Gallons- Industrial $ 760 CDN
Sewer Connection fee for Industrial Users Actual cost +15%-min.$625 CDN
Data Source: City of Quesnel- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Utilities”
http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=utilities&pCommunityID=481
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WATER PRODUCTION- WELLS
WATER PRODUCTION
Name of Provider District of Wells
Rated Capacity 201,600 (gpd)
Average Daily Demand 59,000 (gpd)
Peak Demand 87,000 (gpd)
Residential Cost (flat rate) n/a
Industrial Cost / 1,000 Gallons n/a
Water Connection Fee: Industrial n/a
WASTE WATER SYSTEM- WELLS
SEWAGE SERVICE
Name of Provider District of Wells
Rated Capacity 273 (m3pd)
Average Daily Demand 142 (m3pd)
Peak Demand 250 (m3pd)
Cost per 1000 Gallons- Industrial n/a
Sewer Connection fee for Industrial Users n/a
LANDFILL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
Landfill Name Quesnel Landfill & Transfer Station
Location Quesnel
Capacity Left at Current Site 24 years
Plans for New Capacity None
Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Utilities” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=utilities&pCommunityID=481
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LICENSED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISPOSAL
Name of Site There are no hazardous waste disposal sites in British Columbia.
No. of Licensed Hazardous Waste Haulers Serving the Area
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ELECTRIC POWER
Provider: BC Hydro
Net Importer/Exporter of Power: Net Exporter – BC Hydro generates 50,000 GWH of electricity annually.
% of Reserve Margin Including Generation & Net Purchases
8% as per WSCC guidelines plus an additional 8% surplus
Average Electrical Service Availability Index
§ Most Recent Year
§ Last 5 Years
99.974
99.967
Name of Power Pool Membership Formal membership in WSCC, WSPP, Power Pool of Alberta (PPA), MAPP. Also active in SPP and CalPX
Source Electric Power Deregulated Wholesale competition allowed
Residential Customers 5.98 cents per Kwh for the first 1,350 Kwh they use over a two month billing period. Above that amount customers will pay 7.21 cents per Kwh for the balance of the electricity used during the billing period.
Business Customers Average Cost Per kWh
General Service under 35kW for 2 Months Small business such as stores, small warehouses, offices and auto repair shops
§ Basic Charge 15.48 cents per day
§ All kWh $0.0736 kWh
§ Minimum Charge The Basic Charge
§ Rate Rider 0.5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.
General Service 35 kW and over for 1 month Retail stores, medium industry, manufacturing, schools, office buildings, supermarkets
§ Basic Charge 15.48 cents per day
§ Demand Charge
First 35 kW for NIL Next 115 kW at $3.77 per kW All additional kW at $7.23 per kW
§ Energy Charge
First 14,800 kWh $0.0736 per kWh All additional kWh $0.0354 per kWh
§ Discounts
1.5% on entire bill if customer’s electricity is metred at primary potential $0.25 per kW if customer supplies transformation from a primary to a secondary potential. If a customer is entitled to both discounts the 1.5% discount is applied first.
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§ Minimum Charge
50% of the highest maximum demand charge billed in any month within an on-peak period (1 November to 31 March inclusive) during the preceding 11 months.
§ Rate Rider
0.5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.
Industrial: Transmission Service
Mines, chemical plants, large sawmills, pulp and paper mills, large manufacturing
§ Demand Charge $5.036 per kVa of billing demand
§ Energy Charge $0.02462 per kWh applied to all kWh up to and including 90% of the costumers baseline load (CBL) in each billing year.
$0.07360 per kWh applied to all kWh above 90% of the CBL in each billing year.
§ Minimum Charge $5.036 per KVa of billing demand per billing period
§ Rate Rider 0.5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.
§ Rates effective 2006
NATURAL GAS
Provider Inland
Firm Contract Rates (2006)
Type of Customer General Firm Service ( rate Schedule 5)
Basic Charge (Monthly) $553.00 (CDN)
Administration Fee (Monthly) -
Demand Charge $12.63 (CDN)
Delivery & Gas Charge $7.90 (CDN)
§ Rates effective 2006 Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Utilities”
http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=utilities&pCommunityID=481
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Telus Website:
Address #5-3777 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 3Z7
Website www.telus.net
Phone
Residential
Business
250-310-2255
250-310-3100
Service Characteristics of The Office:
§ Switch Technology Digital
§ Fiber Service provided Yes
§ 100 Mbps LAN Service Available Yes
§ Monitoring- Remotely or On-Site Remotely
§ ISDN Available Yes
§ ADSL Available Yes
§ ADSL Available From Switch Yes
§ Central Office on Self-Healing Fiber Ring No
§ Dual Feed from Two Separate Switching Offices No
§ Multiple Route Diversity Yes
§ Rates effective 2006 Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Utilities”
http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=utilities&pCommunityID=481
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8. BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Business Support Services
Machine Shop (Tool & Die) 7
Welding 12
Office Equipment Service & Repair 3
Temporary Employment Services 0
International Support Services
Import/Export Brokers 1
International Courier Services 6
Freight Forwarders 1
9. GOVERNMENT
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
City of Quesnel
Form (Structure) Mayor & Council
Number of Elected Officials 7
Mayor Mary Sjostrom
§ Year Elected 2008
§ Next Election date 2011
Chief Administrative Officer Byron Johnson
District of Wells
Form (Structure) Mayor & Council
Number of Elected Officials 5
Mayor John Vermette
§ Year Elected 2008
§ Next Election date Nov. 2011
Chief Administrative Officer Gary Champagne
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REGIONAL DISTRICT
Cariboo Regional District
Form (Structure) Chair & Board
Number of Elected Officials 17
Chair Al Richmond
PROVINCIAL
Government of British Columbia
Form (Structure) British Parliamentary
Number of Elected Officials 79
How Often Does Legislature Convene 2009- Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct. Nov
PREMIER
Name Gordon Campbell
Affiliation British Columbia Liberal Party
Year Elected May 2009
Current Term Expiration 4 Years
Allowed to Run for Another Term Yes
Next Election Date 2013
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION
Name of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bob Simpson
Total Members of Legislative Assembly 1
Electoral District Cariboo North
Party Affiliation New Democratic Party of British Columbia
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION
Name of Member of Parliament (MP) Richard M. Harris
Electoral District Cariboo-Prince George
Year Elected 1997/06/02
Party Affiliation Conservative
SENATORS
No. of Appointed Officials In Canada there are ordinarily 105 Senators appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
Quesnel Mayor and Council District of Wells Mayor
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10. HOUSING
HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
Dwelling Type # % of Total Dwelling
Single-detached houses 7257 79.4%
Semi-detached houses 210 2.3%
Apartments, duplex 173 1.9%
Other dwellings 540 5.9%
Number of owned dwellings 7180 78.5%
Number of rented dwellings 1905 20.5%
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 6625 72%
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 2515 23%
Total # of Private Dwellings 9140 100%
AVERAGE HOUSING VALUES
Municipality Single Family Homes Multi-Family Homes Total Property Tax & Charges
Quesnel $144,217 $51,286 $2,312
Wells $51,326 $1,331
Data Source: Statistics Canada “Quesnel Agglomeration”- http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-
591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CMA&Code1=952__&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=quesnel&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom
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11. TAXATION
CORPORATE INCOME TAX
Small Business Manufacturing Non-Manufacturing
Federal
§ Rate 11% 19.5% 19.5%
§ Formula (Sales, Property & Payroll) n/a n/a n/a
§ Accelerated Depreciated Permitted Yes Yes Yes
Provincial
§ Rate 3.5% 11.0% 11.0%
§ Formula (Sales, Property & Payroll) Sales & Payroll Sales & Payroll Sales & Payroll
§ Accelerated Depreciated Permitted No No No
Local
British Columbia has no local taxes
Total Federal and Provincial Corporate Income Tax 14.5% 30.5% 30.5%
PERSONAL INCOME TAX
Federal State/Provincial Local
Earned Income 15 – 29% 5.24 – 14.7% 0%
Unearned Income (e.g. Dividends) 0 – 14.55% 0 – 3.92% 0%
Capital Gains 7.5 – 14.5 % 2.08 – 7.35% 0%
SALES / USE TAX
Rate Notes
Harmonized Sales Tax 12% HST on business inputs is fully recoverable
Local 0% BC has no local sales tax
Total (Effective Combined Rate) Business 12% Net of HST 0% for production machinery and equipment for eligible manufacturers
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SALES TAX RATE BY UTILITY
Yes/No Rate Notes
Electric Power Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Natural Gas Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Fuel Oil Yes 5% 12% less point of sale rebate of 7%
Water No 0% -
Sewer No 0% -
Hazardous Waste Disposal Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
TELEPHONE SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX
Yes/No Rate Notes
Local Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Long Distance Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX
Yes/No Rate Notes
Production No 0% -
Non-Production Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Pollution Control Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Office Equipment & Fixtures Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
SALES/USE TAX ON TANGIBLE PROPERTY
Yes/No Rate Notes
Office Building Construction Materials Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Industrial Building Construction Materials Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Manufactures Raw Materials No 0% -
Standard Software Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Custom Software Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
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SALES/USE TAX ON INTANGIBLE PROPERTY
Yes/No Rate Notes
Accounts Receivable No 0% -
Capital Stock No 0% -
Stock/Bond Transaction Fee No 0% -
PROPERTY TAX 2009 – QUESNEL
Property Class Municipal School (NonResid’l)
Regional District
Municipal Finance
Transit Capital Reinvestment
Residential 3.73720 4.15690 0.62474 0.00020 0.06371 0.15615
Utilities 36.05290 5.26770 2.18659 0.00070 0.61459 1.50635
Major Industry 51.12650 7.00000 2.12412 0.00070 0.87155 2.13615
Light Industry 21.91450 7.00000 2.12412 0.00070 0.37357 0.91562
Business 10.03020 7.00000 1.53061 0.00050 0.17098 0.41908
Recreational 11.01470 3.70000 0.62474 0.00020 0.18777 0.46021
Farm 5.26770 6.90000 0.62474 0.00020 0.08980 0.22009
PROPERTY TAX 2009– WELLS
Levy General Municipal
School Tax
CRD Admin CRD Refuse Regional Hospital
BCAA Police Tax
Residential 3.6817 4.1569 1.2207 0.5938 0.6903 0.0641 0.4215
Utility 26.5084 14.500 4.2725 2.0784 2.4161 0.4951 1.4752
Major Industry 12.8860 7.000 4.1504 2.0190 2.3470 0.4951 1.433
Light Industry 12.8660 7.000 4.1504 2.0190 2.3470 0.2026 1.4.3
Business/Other 10.6770 7.000 2.9907 1.4549 1.6913 0.2026 1.0326
Managed Forest 3.6817 2.000 3.6621 1.7815 2.0709 0.278 1.2644
Non-Profit 3.6817 3.700 1.2207 0.5938 0.6903 0.0641 0.4215
Farm 3.6817 6.900 1.2207 0.5938 0.6903 0.0641 0.4215
Property Tax rates per $100 Assessed Personal Property (M&E, Inventory, Other) Municipal Note: BC does not have Personal Property Taxes
Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Utilities” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=utilities&pCommunityID=481
Data Source: City of Quesnel- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca Data Source: District of Wells 2009- www.district.wells.bc.ca
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12. INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES
INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICES
Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce
Address 679-B Hwy 97 South
City Quesnel BC
Postal Code V2J 4C7
Phone Number (250) 747-0125
E-mail [email protected]
Community Futures Development Corporation
E-Mail [email protected]
Address 679 Highway 97 South Quesnel, BC V2J 4C7
Phone Number 1-250-747-1212
BC Rural Secretariat – Ministry of Community Development
Contact Name Leslie Lax, Regional Project Manager
Address Bag 5000,Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Phone Number (250) 847-7797
E-Mail [email protected]
Northern Development Initiative Trust
Contact Name Dean McKinley, Economic Development Manager - Northwest
Address 301 – 1268 Fifth Avenue, Prince George BC V2L 3L2
Phone Number (250) 561-2525
E-Mail [email protected]
Invest BC
Contact Name Michael Track, A/Executive Director – Investor Services
Address 999 Canada Place, Suite 730, Vancouver BC V6C 3E1
Phone Number (604) 775-2202
E-Mail [email protected]
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Name of Company Address Phone # Website
Integris Financial Planning Services Ltd
253 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2M1, Canada
(250) 992-5559 integriscu.ca
Northland Mortgages 254 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2M2, Canada
(250) 992-7295 northlandgroup.ca
Investors Group 395 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2R5, Canada
(250) 992-1028
Gillin Accounting 726 Front Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2L1, Canada
(250) 992-7010
TD Bank Financial Group 321 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2M5, Canada
(250) 992-2167
Data Source: City of Quesnel- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
J Nicholas Friesen 350 Barlow Avenue, Quesnel, BC
(604) 572-2360
Native Friendship Centre 319 North Fraser Drive, Quesnel, BC V2J 1Y9
(250) 992-8347
Quesnel Employment Services
279 Barlow Avenue, Quesnel, BC V2J 2B9
(250) 992-7691 quesnelemploymentservices.com
Professional Counselling Resources
462 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC (250) 992-9525
New Focus Society 469A Anderson Drive, Quesnel, BC V2J 5J4
(250) 992-3119
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AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
Largest International Airport Vancouver
Distance to Airport 672 Km
No. Of Weekly Non-Stop Flights To
§ Asia Average 99/Week
§ Europe Average 42/Week
§ Mexico Average 9/Week
§ United States Average 722/Week
Closest International Airport Prince George
Distance to Airport 114 Km
No. Of Weekly Non-Stop Flights To
§ Greater Vancouver 84
§ Calgary 28
§ Dawson Creek Area 21
§ Greater Victoria 14
§ Fort Nelson Area 7
§ Kamloops Area 7
Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Transportation” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=transportation&pCommunityID=481
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13. QUALITY OF LIFE
CLIMATE
Location: Quesnel, BC Canada Latitude: 52°30'N Longitude: 121°20'W
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS BY MONTH-2008
Data Source: World Climate-Quesnel A BC- www.climate-charts.com/Locations/c/CN71000010966300.php
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Jan Feb March Apr May Jun July Aug Sept oct Nov Dec
Average
Low
High
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SPORTS
The Quesnel Millionaires are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada. They have been a part of the British Columbia Hockey League since the 1996-97 seasons, when they joined the league as an expansion member of the Interior Conference. The Millionaires had previously played in the Peace-Cariboo Junior Hockey League (1975-1991) and the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League (1991-1996).
Data Source: Quesnel Millionaires-www.quesnelmillionaires.com
CULTURE
TOP ANNUAL EVENTS
Top Events Date(s)
Billy Barker Days 3rd Week July
Cart Racing June 10
Cascar Stock Races Undetermined
Fall Fair Changes annually
Prospector Show n’ Shine Last weekend August
Arts Wells First weekend August
Gold Rush Dog Sled January
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CULTURE AND RECREATION
CULTURAL PLACES AND AMENITIES
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES
Amenity Activity
Barkerville Historic Site
Cottonwood House Historic Park
Dragon Lake Golf Course Golf
Italis Lake Skiing
Triple J Ranch Horseback Riding
Bowron Lakes Provincial Park Canoeing
Troll Mountain Skiing
Wells/Bakerville Mountain Trails Mountain Biking/ Hiking
Amenity Number
Number of Enclosed Shopping Malls
2
Religion
§ Catholic Churches 1
§ Protestant Churches 12
§ Other Religious Institutions
4
Amenity Number
Dance Companies 0
Museums 1
Opera Companies 0
Symphony Companies 0
Theatre Companies 0
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HEALTH
HOSPITALS
Hospital GR Baker Memorial Hospital
Out Patient No
Teaching Hospitals Yes
Beds 31
Contact 543 Front Street, Quesnel,
BC V2J 2K7
Phone 250-985-5600
PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS
Health Providers Number
Physicians 25
Dentists 9
Ratio Physicians per 1000 1.11:1000
Ratio Dentists per 1000 0.4:1000
Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Quality of Life” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=qualityoflife&pCommunityID=481
GR Baker Memorial Hospital
Quesnel’s GR Baker Memorial Hospital was built in 1955, replacing two earlier hospitals, and has undergone several expansions. The 31 bed acute care facility, now operated by the Northern Health Authority has 5 ICU beds and a wide variety of specialized equipment. It provides full inpatient and out-patient care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Nineteen general practitioners and 6 specialists, including an internist/cardiologist, an urologist, an ENT surgeon and general surgeons service the hospital. The Auxiliary to GR Baker Memorial Hospital, first established in 1910, operates the gift shop in the hospital.
Source: City of Quesnel
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VISITOR MAP
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April Cheng
Executive Director, Economic Development
Gary Champagne
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Quesnel
410 Kinchant Street, V2J 7J5
Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corp.
339A Reid Street, V2J 2M5
District of Wells
4243 Saunders Ave. V0K 2R0
250-992-2111
www.city.quesnel.bc.ca
250-992-3544
www.quesnelcorp.com
250-994-3330
www.district.wells.bc.ca
Northern Development Initiative Trust
Contact for information on financial incentives for manufacturing companies
Invest BC
Contact for investor site selection and expansion services.
www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca www.investbc.com