2010 Investment Profile

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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 residents 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 community 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. Highspeed 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Demographics ........................................................................................................................... 7
Population
7
Household Income
7
Workforce Education Attainment
8
Language Knowledge
8
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
Payroll Costs ............................................................................................................................ 13
Workers Compensation – 2010
13
Employment Insurance – 2010
13
Social Insurance (Canada Pension Plan) – 2010
14
Higher Education ..................................................................................................................... 15
Four Year Institutions
15
Training Services
16
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
Industrial Land Use .................................................................................................................. 27
Land Zoned and Designated in Official Community Plan
7.
27
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
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Property Tax 2009– Wells
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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
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1.
DEMOGRAPHICS
POPULATION
QUESNEL & AREA
NORTHERN BC
Population By
Age Group
Population
(2006)
% Distribution
Population By
Age Group
Population
(2006)
% Distribution
Under-18
5170
23.0%
0-4
19300
6%
18-34
3980
17.7%
5-17
60400
18.8%
35-54
7290
32.5%
18-24
30900
9.6%
55-74
4795
21.4%
24-44
88500
27.5%
75-Older
1215
5.4%
45-64
90700
28.2%
Total:
22450
100%
65+
32200
10.0%
Median Age:
42.0
Total
322,000
100%
Data Source: Statistics Canada “Quesnel Agglomeration”http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92591/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
$75,000 CDN and over
2,940
$50,000 to $74,999 CDN
$35,000 to $49,999 CDN
Less than $35,000 CDN
2,015
1,225
2,945
Data Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Demographics”
http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=demographic&pCommunityID=481
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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/92591/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
Transportation
Recreation
Natural Resources
Architecture
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Business Management
Social Sciences
Humanities
Communications
Education
470
975
635
2200
105
125
1170
395
235
145
LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE
Languages Spoken
Citizens
English
11,885
French
865
Punjabi
445
German
440
Chinese
85
Italian
75
Dutch
70
Spanish
65
Filipino
65
605
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)
Sector (Industry)
Number
Number
Agriculture
1,715
Agriculture
12,050
Construction
635
Construction
20,770
Manufacturing
2,375
Manufacturing
5,285
Wholesale trade
235
Wholesale trade
17,940
Retail trade
1,350
Retail trade
5,865
Finance and real estate
295
Finance and real estate
14,725
Health care
1,010
Health care
12,365
Educational services
770
Educational services
24,840
Business services
1,400
Business services
32,665
Other services
2,100
Other services
227,465
Total
11,885
Total
373,970
Data Source: Stats Canada, Regional Profiles; A, B, C, Iwww12.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
3,045
1,640
1,230
615
50
1,330
585
205
810
530
160
1,035
240
All&Custom=
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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
10
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_ke
y=5&search_type=&employer_potential=&new_search=&total_records=522
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LABOUR FORCE
Number
Total Population 15-Over
18,215
In Labour Force
12,100
Employed
10,775
Unemployed
1,325
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE / EMPLOYMENT RATE
% of Population
Unemployment Rate
11%
Labour Participation
66%
LABOUR PARTICIPATION RATE
Labour Participation Rate
Male
72.8%
Female
60.0%
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3.
PAYROLL COSTS
WORKERS COMPENSATION – 2010
Notes
Average Cost of All Manufacturing
$1.56 CDN
Rates set by employer’s business activity. Applies up to
maximum gross earnings of $71,200(CDN) per year.
$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).
$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).
Per $100 Payroll
Average Rate for Office Workers
Per $100 Payroll
Maximum Weekly Benefit (Net)
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
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
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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
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COMMERCIAL AIRPORTS
Quesnel Municipal Airport
Hub Status
Commercial
Distance From 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
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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
124km
Hours of Operation
24 Hours
Application in process for asphalt overlay of taxi-way, snow plow
truck and refurbishing of washrooms in terminals.
No
Foreign Trade Zone
No
No
No. of Runways
1
Runway Length
2,100m
Carriers
Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines
1
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Prince George Airport
Hub Status
Commercial
114km
Hours of Operation
24hr/7 days
$2,000,000 capital expansion
Yes
Foreign Trade Zone
No
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
1 week of fog activity
161 nonstop flights
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PORT OF PRINCE RUPERT
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.
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
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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
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Storage Facilities
Yes
#37
Yes
PORT OF VANCOUVER
Port of Vancouver
Location of Port
Vancouver
Type of Port
Ocean
Channel Depth
10m
Turing Basin
Unlimited
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Storage Facilities
Yes
#1, #1A, #7A, #99A, 17
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
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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
Hong Kong
Kaohsiuing
Kang
Xingang
Kaohsiung
Kang (Taiwan)
Xingang
(China)
3,941 NM
5,444 NM
6,,187 NM
6,187 NM
3.5 days
10 Days
14 Days
16 Days
16 Days
477NM
1,432NM
3,810NM
5,323NM
6,110NM
6,110NM
1.2 Days
3.6 Days
9.8 Days
13.7 Days
15.7 Days
15.7 Days
573 NM
1,529 NM
3,896 NM
5,406 NM
5,155 NM
4,749 NM
1.5 Days
4 Days
10.3 Days
14.1 Days
13.4 Days
12.5 Days
991NM
4,262NM
5,763NM
6,587NM
7,578NM
2.5 Days
11 Days
15 Days
17 Days
20 Days
4,839NM
6,380NM
7,578NM
8,959NM
12.5 Days
18 Days
20 Days
23 Days
1,585NM
1,335NM
1,335NM
4 Days
3.4 Days
3.4 Days
290NM
2,90NM
18 Hrs.
18 Hrs.
Prince Rupert
Stewart
Vancouver
Los Angeles
--
121 NM
264 NM
400 NM
1,391 NM
7.5 Hrs.
17 Hrs.
1 Day
123 NM
1 Hrs.
121 NM
7.5 Hrs.
--
264 NM
123 NM
17 Hrs.
1 Hrs.
--
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Kitimat
(Japan)
400 NM
477 NM
573 NM
1 Day
1.2 Days
1.5 Days
1,391 NM
1,432 NM
1,529 NM
991NM
3.5 Days
3.6 Days
4 Days
2.5 Days
3,941 NM
3,810 NM
3,896 NM
4,262NM
4,839NM
10 Days
9.8 Days
10.3 Days
11 Days
12.5 Days
5,444 NM
5,323 NM
5,406 NM
5,763NM
6,380NM
1,585NM
14 Days
13.7 Days
14.1 Days
15 Days
18 Days
4 Days
6,187 NM
6,587 NM
5,155 NM
6,587NM
7,578NM
1,335NM
290NM
16 Days
17 Days
13.4 Days
17 Days
20 Days
3.4 Days
18 Hrs.
6,187 NM
6,587 NM
4,749 NM
7,578NM
8,959NM
1,335NM
290NM
227NM
16 Days
17 Days
12.5 Days
20 days
23 Days
3.4 Days
18 Hrs.
14 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
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.
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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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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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
5
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
99.974
§
Last 5 Years
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
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
§
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)
§
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Telus
Website:
Address
#5-3777 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 3Z7
Website
www.telus.net
Phone
Residential
250-310-2255
Business
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
§
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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
9.
Import/Export Brokers
1
International Courier Services
6
Freight Forwarders
1
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
5
Mayor
John Vermette
§
Year Elected
2008
§
Next Election date
Nov. 2011
Gary Champagne
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REGIONAL DISTRICT
Cariboo Regional District
Form (Structure)
Chair & Board
17
Chair
Al Richmond
PROVINCIAL
Government of British Columbia
Form (Structure)
British Parliamentary
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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
Quesnel Mayor and Council
In Canada there are ordinarily 105 Senators appointed by the
Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
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
All&Custom
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11.
TAXATION
CORPORATE INCOME TAX
Small Business
Manufacturing
Non-Manufacturing
§ Rate
11%
19.5%
19.5%
§ Formula (Sales, Property & Payroll)
n/a
n/a
n/a
§ Accelerated Depreciated Permitted
Yes
Yes
Yes
§ Rate
3.5%
11.0%
11.0%
§ Formula (Sales, Property & Payroll)
Sales & Payroll
Sales & Payroll
Sales & Payroll
§ Accelerated Depreciated Permitted
No
No
No
14.5%
30.5%
30.5%
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%
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
Federal
Provincial
Local
British Columbia has no local taxes
Total Federal and Provincial Corporate Income Tax
PERSONAL INCOME TAX
SALES / USE TAX
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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%
Fuel Oil
Yes
5%
12% less point of sale rebate of 7%
Water
No
0%
-
Sewer
No
0%
-
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Yes
12%
Yes/No
Rate
Notes
Local
Yes
12%
Long Distance
Yes
12%
TELEPHONE SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX
Yes/No
Rate
Notes
Production
No
0%
-
Non-Production
Yes
12%
Pollution Control
Yes
12%
Office Equipment & Fixtures
Yes
12%
Yes/No
Rate
Notes
Office Building Construction Materials
Yes
12%
Industrial Building Construction Materials
Yes
12%
Manufactures Raw Materials
No
0%
-
Standard Software
Yes
12%
Custom Software
Yes
12%
SALES/USE TAX ON TANGIBLE PROPERTY
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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
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
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
V2J 2M5, Canada
(250) 992-2167
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
Professional Counselling
Resources
(250) 992-9525
New Focus Society
469A Anderson Drive,
Quesnel, BC V2J 5J4
(250) 992-3119
quesnelemploymentservices.com
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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
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13.
QUALITY OF LIFE
CLIMATE
Location:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Quesnel, BC Canada
52°30'N
121°20'W
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS BY MONTH-2008
30
25
20
15
10
Average
5
Low
0
High
-5
-10
-15
-20
Jan
Feb
March
Apr
May
Jun
July
Aug
Sept
oct
Nov
Dec
Data Source: World Climate-Quesnel A BC- www.climate-charts.com/Locations/c/CN71000010966300.php
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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
3 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
rd
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CULTURE AND RECREATION
Amenity
Number
Number of Enclosed Shopping
Malls
2
Religion
§
Catholic Churches
1
§
Protestant Churches
12
§
Other Religious
Institutions
4
CULTURAL PLACES AND AMENITIES
Amenity
Number
Dance Companies
0
Museums
1
Opera Companies
0
Symphony Companies
0
Theatre Companies
0
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
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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.
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VISITOR MAP
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City of Quesnel
410 Kinchant Street, V2J 7J5
April Cheng
Gary Champagne
Executive Director,
Economic Development
Quesnel Community and
Economic Development Corp.
District of Wells
4243 Saunders Ave. V0K 2R0
339A Reid Street, V2J 2M5
250-992-2111
250-992-3544
250-994-3330
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.city.quesnel.bc.ca
www.quesnelcorp.com
www.district.wells.bc.ca
Northern Development Initiative Trust
Contact for information on financial
incentives for manufacturing companies
www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca
Invest BC
Contact for investor site selection
and expansion services.
www.investbc.com
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2010 Investment Profile

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