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Prince Rupert and Port Edward

Canada’s Northern Gateway to Asia Pacific

Located on British Columbia's beautiful Pacific North Coast and at the mouth of the majestic Skeena River, Prince

Rupert is Canada’s Northern Gateway for Asia-North American trade. Prince Rupert is a small northern Canadian

city with cosmopolitan features. Just 40 kilometers from the Alaskan Border and a short distance by ferry to the

Queen Charlotte Islands and Alaska, Prince Rupert is easily accessible by air (2 hour flight from Vancouver), cruise

ship, ferry (BC Ferry or Alaska Marine Highway Ferry), rail (from Prince George), and highway. The nearby

community of Port Edward is a partner to Prince Rupert for economic development. The District of Port Edward

has a large inventory of developable commercial and residential land to address the expansion needs of industry and

communities alike.

Framed and protected by picturesque mountains and islands, Prince Rupert has the world’s second deepest, natural,

ice-free harbour and it is North America’s closest port to Asia. The harbour is home to a modern cruise ship

terminal and a new, expanding container terminal that moves products of all kinds between Asia and the rest of

North America. An established and highly efficient road, rail, air and sea network connects Asia to the heart of

Canadian and US consumer markets.

Prince Rupert has long been a major force in fishing and seafood harvesting and the City is a retail and service centre

for many north coast communities. The creation and planned expansion of the Fairview Container Terminal is

expected to create many port-related business opportunities. Prince Rupert is also establishing itself as a hot spot

for renewable energy, aquaculture, and cultural and eco-tourism opportunities. We are ideally situated for wind

and tidal power generation and the nutrient rich waters of the North Pacific are a perfect location for shellfish

aquaculture. Our rich history, which begins with the Tsimshian First Nations people, who have inhabited this land

for over 10,000 years, and our unsurpassed natural landscapes, inspire tourism entrepreneurs with a wealth of

possibilities.

Prince Rupert is a welcoming, friendly, safe and affordable place to live and raise a family. This is where the breath

taking scenery of the north coast combines with first-class recreational attractions, state-of-the-art transportation

and telecommunication infrastructure, abundant natural resources, and countless business development

opportunities related to port development and expanding new sectors. Together these attributes make Prince

Rupert an ideal place to live, work, invest and play.

Over its 100 year history, Prince Rupert has earned a reputation for its breathtaking natural beauty and its

resourceful, friendly and multicultural community. The future looks very bright for Prince Rupert. 2010 is our

100th birthday – come celebrate with us and join us as we build Canada’s next great port city!

CONTENTS

1. Demographics ................................................................................................................ 7

Population 7

Household Income 7

Household Income-Distribution 7

Workforce Education Attainment 8

Language Knowledge 8

2. Labour Force .................................................................................................................. 9

Employment by Industry 9

Top Employers 10

Average Income By Occupation-Northern BC 11

Labour Force 13

Unemployment Rate / Employment Rate 13

Labour Participation Rate 13

Commuting 13

3. Payroll Costs ................................................................................................................. 14

Workers Compensation – 2010 14

Employment Insurance – 2010 14

Social Insurance (Canada Pension Plan) – 2010 15

4. Higher Education ........................................................................................................... 16

Four Year Institutions 16

Training Services 16

5. Transportation .............................................................................................................. 18

Major Transportation Routes 18

Highways 20

Northern Cooridor Specifications 21

Railroads 22

Rail Transit Times 23

Commercial Airports 24

Port of Prince Rupert 25

Custom Port of Entry 27

Warehouses 27

Port Shipping Distances 28

Ferry Network 29

6. Industrial and Commercial Land Use .............................................................................. 30

5

Map of Major Prince Rupert and Port Edward Assets 30

Industrial Property Locations – Northern Transportation Corridor 31

Industrial Land Usage (Acreage) – Northern Transportation Corridor 31

Industrial Vacant Land Ready for Development – Prince Rupert 32

Prince Rupert Industrial Park – Aerial Photograph 33

Local Permit APPROVALS – PRINCE Rupert 34

7. Utilities ......................................................................................................................... 35

Water SYSTEM – PRINCE Rupert 35

Water System – Port Edward 36

Waste Water SYSTEM – PRINCE Rupert 37

Waste Water SYSTEM – PORT Edward 38

Storm Water System – Prince Rupert 38

Landfill and Waste Management 38

Electric Power 39

Natural Gas 40

Telecommunications 41

8. Business Support Services ............................................................................................. 42

9. Government ................................................................................................................ 433

Municipal Government 433

Regional District 44

Provincial 44

Provincial Government Representation 44

Federal Government Representation 45

10. Housing ......................................................................................................................... 46

Housing Characteristics 46

Average Housing Values 46

11. Taxation ........................................................................................................................ 47

Corporate Income Tax 47

Personal Income Tax 47

Sales / Use Tax 47

Property TAX – PRINCE Rupert 48

Property TAX – PORT Edward 49

12. International Resources ................................................................................................ 50

Investment and Business Support Offices 50

Courier and Freight Services 51

Financial Institutions 51

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Employment Assistance 51

Air Transportation Service 52

13. Quality of Life ............................................................................................................... 53

Climate 53

Sports 555

Culture 566

Health 58

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1. DEMOGRAPHICS

POPULATION

PRINCE RUPERT

Population By Age Group

Population (2006) % Distribution

Under-18 3,420 25.5%

18-34 2,600 19.4%

35-54 4,330 32.3%

55-74 2,450 18.3%

75-Older 590 4.4%

Total: 13,390 100%

Median Age: 38.6

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: BC STATS- QUARTERLY REGIONAL STATISTICS “CARIBOO,NORTH

COAST, NORTH EAST,NECHAKO- HTTP://WWW.BCSTATS.GOV.BC.CA/PUBS/PR_QRS.ASP

HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Household Income 2006

Number of Households 5,290

Median Income-All Families $56,670

Median Income-Married Families $73,978

Median Income-Common Law Families $52,829

Median Income After Tax-All Families $50,359

HOUSEHOLD INCOME-DISTRIBUTION

Data Source: Stats Canda “Census Agglomeration Prince Rupert”- http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-

591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CMA&Code1=955__&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=prince

rupert&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=

1,875

735

1,045

1,640

Less than $35,000 (CDN)

$35,000 to $49,999 (CDN)

$50,000 to 74,999 (CDN)

$75,000 CDN and over

http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/pubs/pr_qrs.asp

http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CMA&Code1=955__&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=prince%20rupert&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=%20



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WORKFORCE EDUCATION ATTAINMENT

Level of Education # Attained %

Less Than High School 1,555 22%

High School Diploma Only 2,170 30%

Apprenticeship/Trade Certificate/Diploma 990 14%

College/University Certificate/Diploma 1,520 21%

University Bachelors Degree 620 9%

Medical/Dentistry/Optometry Degree 20 0%

Graduate Degree/Certificate 345 5%

Data Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Prince Rupert Area” Labour Quality”

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=laborquality&pCommunityID=480

LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE

Data Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Prince Rupert Area “International Resources” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=internationalresources&pCommunityID=480

Languages Spoken Citizens

English 10,495

French 520

Punjabi 345

Italian 250

Chinese 245

German 170

Portuguese 140

Vietnamese 130

Filipino 110

Hindi 105

Prince Rupert & Port Edward Economic Development is a not-for-profit society serving the City of Prince Rupert, Community of Port Edward, Government Agencies and the private sector. It is partly funded by the City of Prince Rupert. It's mandate is to grow and strengthen the local economy; and act as facilitators for both new and established businesses, engage in community building and prepare strategies for future developments.

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=laborquality&pCommunityID=480

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=internationalresources&pCommunityID=480

http://www.predc.com/


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2. LABOUR FORCE

EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY

PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN BC

Data Source:Stats Canada 2006 regional Distict Profile; Bulkley Nechako, Cariboo Fraser Fort George Central Coast,Skeena Queen Charlotte, Kitimat Stikine, Stikine, Northern Rockies, Peace River

http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E

EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION

Data Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Prince Rupert Area” Labour Force”

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=laborforce&pCommunityID=480

945

30

355

925705

430

130275

120385

2,030

705

130

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

Sector (Industry) Number

Forestry & Logging 135

Mining and Oil & Gas 20

Construction 260

Manufacturing 960

Transportation & Warehousing 860

Wholesale Trade 115

Retail Trade 760

Services 2,765

Finance 265

Government 560

Total 7,125

http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E%20%20%20

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=laborforce&pCommunityID=480

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TOP EMPLOYERS

Company Product/Service # of Employee Ownership Website

Canadian Fishing Company Seafood Processor 650 Private www.goldseal.ca

School District 52 Education 450 Public sd52.bc.ca

Northern Health Authority Health Care 420 Public www.northernhealth.ca

City of Prince Rupert Municipality 232 Public www.princerupert.ca

JS McMillan Seafood Processor 120 Private

International Longshoremen & Warehousemen's Union Local 505

Container Port 110 Private www.ilwu.org

Prince Rupert Grain, Ltd. Grain Terminal 105 Private

Northern Savings Credit Union Financial Service 85 Private www.northsave.com

Ridley Terminals, Inc. Bulk Terminal 85 Public www.rti.ca

Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Federal Government

80 Public www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/home-accueil_e.htm

Aero Trading Company, Ltd. Seafood Processor 80 Private www.aerotrading.ca

Crest Prince Rupert Hotel Hotel 79 Private www.cresthotel.bc.ca

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Federal Government

71 Public www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Chances Casino Casino 70 Private www.chances.ca

Coast Prince Rupert Hotel Hotel 60 Private www.coasthotels.com

CityWest Internet Services Phone and Internet 56 Private www.citywest.ca

Maher Terminals Holding Corporation

Container Port 50 Private www.maherterminals.com

Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre

Conference Centre 50 Private www.highlinerplaza.com

Metlakatla Development Corporation

Economic Development

45 Private

Canada Border Services Agency Customs and Export 40 Private www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html

District of Port Edward Municipality 9 Public www.district.portedward.bc.ca

Data Source: City of Prince Rupert - www.princerupert.ca

http://www.goldseal.ca/

http://sd52.bc.ca/

http://www.northernhealth.ca/

http://www.princerupert.ca/

http://www.ilwu.org/

http://www.northsave.com/

http://www.rti.ca/

http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/home-accueil_e.htm

http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/home-accueil_e.htm

http://www.aerotrading.ca/

http://www.cresthotel.bc.ca/

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/

http://www.chances.ca/

http://www.coasthotels.com/

http://www.citywest.ca/

http://www.maherterminals.com/

http://www.highlinerplaza.com/

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html

http://www.district.portedward.bc.ca/


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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

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

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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 Salaires 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

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

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 13.1%

Labour Participation 68.2%

LABOUR PARTICIPATION RATE

Labour Participation Rate

Male 71.6%

Female 64.8%

COMMUTING

Place of Residence Place of Work # of People

Prince Rupert Prince Rupert 4,725

Prince Rupert Vancouver 25

Prince Rupert Prince George 20

Prince Rupert Port Edward 35

Prince Rupert New Aiyansh 20

Source: Stats Canda “Census Agglomeration Prince Rupert”- http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CMA&Code1=955__&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=prince


Number

Total Population 15-Over 10,605

In Labour Force 7,230

Employed 6,280

Unemployed 950




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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 $741.36(CDN).

Employer Rate 2.422% Maximum annual contribution per worker is

$1,024(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

Shortest Land-Sea Route

Prince Rupert links Asia to North America at the strategic entry point of the shortest existing land/sea route. At 54° North, the Port of Prince Rupert is North America's closest port to key Asian markets.

Situated 436 miles/36 hours sailing time closer to Shanghai than Vancouver and over 1,000 miles/68 hours closer than Los Angeles, the Port's strategic location puts shippers closer to their markets, meanings that ocean carriers can turn around faster and benefit from faster transit times between Asian and North American markets. This translates into an express route with efficient connections to the three NAFTA countries, saving you time and money.

Source: Prince Rupert Port Authority

http://www.taxtips.ca/cppandei.htm

http://www.workssafebc.com/

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4. HIGHER EDUCATION

FOUR YEAR INSTITUTIONS

Institution University of Northern British Columbia

Campus/Address University of Northern British Columbia – Campus Northwest

4837 Keith Avenue

Terrace, BC V8G 1K7

Canada

Other Campuses Prince George (main), Fort St. John, Quesnel, Terrace

Website www.unbc.ca

Driving Distance from Community 145 Km

Enrolment (2008/09): 4,332

Institution North West Community College

Campus/Address Prince Rupert Campus 353 5th Street Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 3L6

General Office Tel: (250) 624-6054 Fax: (250) 624-3923 Toll Free: 1-877-277-2288

Other Campuses Terrace (Main Campus), Hazelton, Houston, Kitimat, New Aiyansh, Prince Rupert, Queen Charlotte City, Smithers, Stewart

Website www.nwcc.bc.ca

Driving Distance from Community Located in the community

Enrolment (2003/04) (All Campuses)

Total: 3,078

Full-Time: 1,616

Data Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Prince Rupert Area” Education” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=education&pCommunityID=480

2009 Prince Rupert Area Graduate Students

Photos copyright the University of Northern British Columbia

TRAINING SERVICES

http://www.unbc.ca/

http://www.nwcc.bc.ca/

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=education&pCommunityID=480

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Institution Category Address

St. Johns Ambulance First-Aid 202-515 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L9 Canada (250) 624-4672

First Nations Training & Development Centre

501 Dunsmuir Street, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4C3 Canada - (250) 627-8822

Goodbytes Computer Services Computer Training 631 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1H1 Canada - (250) 627-8874

Skeena Driving School Driver Training 1744 Kootenay Avenue, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4B2 Canada - (250) 627-9232

Fire/Rescue Dept Fire/Rescue Training 200 1st Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC, Canada (250) 627-1248


1st Annual All Native Film Festival 2009 In conjunction with the All Native Basketball Tournament, also running during Spirit of BC Week, February 6-14, 2009, the City of Prince Rupert will host a first of its kind all native film festival A riveting and robust festival schedule will showcase 4 feature length, films and 8 documentaries, selected for the festival by this year’s Film Festival Director, Michael Curnes. The festival will be offered admission-free to the public

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5. TRANSPORTATION

MAJOR TRANSPORTATION 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

NORTHERN CORRIDOR

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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 a 2-3 day shipping time advantage to or from Asia compared to all other

North American Port locations including Vancouver and all USA pacific Ports.

The Port of Prince Rupert Container Terminal will move containers filled with many different products, including

pulp, lumber, grain, paper, logs, coal, sulphur, iron ore, pipe, base metals, automotive components and finished

vehicles for export to Asia and finished products coming into North America from Asia. It is also possible to ship a

variety of bulk goods such as grain, wheat or barley and thermal coal, petroleum coke, iron ore pellets and wood

pellets through its several break bulk terminals.

Canadian National Rain (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.

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HIGHWAYS

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NORTHERN COORIDOR SPECIFICATIONS

Commercial Vehicle

Without Permit

Specifications

Maximum Width 2.59 meters

Maximum Height 4.15meters

Maximum Vehicle Weights

Super B 63,500 kgs

Single Axel 9,100 kgs

Tandem axle (set) 17,000 kgs

Tridem axle (set) 24,000 kgs

Commercial Vehicle

With Permit

Specifications

Maximum Width 4.4 meters

Maximum Height 4.72 meters

Maximum Vehicle Weights

Super B 64,000 kgs

Single Axel 9,100 kgs

Tandem axle (set) 23,000 kgs

Tridem axle (set) 29,000 kgs

OVERHEAD CLEARANCE

Yellowhead Highway 16 from BC Border to Prince Rupert Clearance (meters)

Khyex River Bridge 5.95m

Kitsequcla Overpass 5.7m

Tete Jaune underpass 4.96m

Highway 37 from Hwy 16 North to Yukon Border

Irving River Bridge #2 5.74m

Devil Creek Bridge 5.74m

Highway 37 from Hwy 16 South to Kitimat

Williams Creek Bridge 4.97m

Hirsch Creek Bridge 4.72m

Kitimat River Bridge 5.08m

Highway 37A from Hwy 37 To Stewart

No Clearances

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HIGHWAY DISTANCES

RAILROADS

CN Rail www.cn.ca

Main or Branch Line: Branch & Main

Shortline or National: International

Distance to Nearest Switching Yard:

0 km

Capability Cargo- Bulk, Container, Liquid, Multi Commodity

VIA Rail www.viarail.ca




0 km

Capabilities Passenger

Metro Area Distance (Km’s)

Prince George 719

Kamloops 1,002

Edmonton 1,239

Vancouver 1,457

Calgary 1,498

Victoria 1,503

Seattle 1,614

Portland 1,893

Alaska Marine Railroad www.viarail.ca




0 km

Capabilities Only rail service from continental US to Alaska

http://www.cn.ca/

http://www.viarail.ca/

http://www.viarail.ca/

RAIL TRANSIT TIMES

INTERMODAL SERVICE FROM PRINCE RUPERT TO MAJOR NORTH AMERICAN CITIES

Destination City Transit Time (Hours) Cut Off Day Cut Off Time Arrival

Chicago 100 Day 0 17:00 5th day

Memphis 133 Day 0 17:00 6th day

Detroit 135 Day 0 17:00 6th day

Arcadia 104 Day 0 17:00 5th day

Montreal 128 Day 0 17:00 6th day

Toronto 103 Day 0 17:00 5th day

INTERMODAL SERVICE TO PRINCE RUPERT FROM MAJOR NORTH AMERICAN CITIES

Destination City Transit Time (Hours) Cut Off Day Cut Off Time Arrival

Chicago 97 Day 0 16:00 4th day

Memphis 127 Day 0 16:00 5th day

Detroit 127 Day 0 13:00 5th day

Arcadia 108 Day 0 14:00 5th day

Montreal 119 Day 0 20:00 4th day

Toronto 95 Day 0 19:00 4th day

Data Source: CN Rail - http://www.cn.ca/en/shipping-prince-rupert-transit-time-advantage.htm

http://www.cn.ca/en/shipping-prince-rupert-transit-time-advantage.htm

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COMMERCIAL AIRPORTS

Prince Rupert Airport

Hub Status Commercial

Distance From Community Located in the community on Digby Island

Hours of Operation 8:00am-8:00pm

Approved Capital Expansion Not Available

Customs Point of Entry No

Foreign Trade Zone No

Full Instrumentation Yes

No. of Runways 1

Runway Length 1829 m

Carriers Air Canada, Hawk Air, Helijet

No. of Days Closed From Bad Weather in last 3 yrs None

Weekly Non-Stop Flights 28

Flights to Largest Cities Served Weekly Non-Stop Flights

Greater Vancouver 28

Prince Rupert Sea Plane Base

Hub Status Commercial

Distance From Community Located in Prince Rupert

Hours of Operation 8:00am-8:00pm

Carriers

Charters

North Pacific Seaplanes, Inland Air Charters Ltd.

Vancouver Island Helicopters, White River Helicopters

Service Scheduled services to surrounding communities; Passenger, Freight, Charters



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FLIGHT INFORMATION

Fight number Departs YVR Arrives YPR Departs YPR Arrives YVR Frequency Airline

AC8278/8279 0825 1015 1045 1230 DAILY Air Canada

AC8280/8281 1730 1920 1945 2130 SUN-FRI Air Canada

BH404/BH405 1045 1245 1315 1515 no tue/sat Hawkair

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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 Area

Terminals Fairview (Container) Terminal, Ridley Terminals (petroleum coke, wood pellets), Prince Rupert Grain, Northland Cruise Terminal, Atlin 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: Container, 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

Shipping Agents:

GW Nickerson Co., Northcoast Shipping Agency, Rupert Marine Shipping, Tidals Transport & Trading Ltd.

Customs Brokers:

GW Nickerson Co., Moore E T S Services

Tug & Barge: Minette Bay Ship Docking Ltd., Smit Marine Canada, Wainwright Marine Service Ltd.



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PORT CONTACT INFORMATION

Prince Rupert Port Authority

200 - 215 Cow Bay Rd., Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A2 Tel (250)627-8899 [email protected] www.rupertport.com

Fairview Terminal

PO Box 98, 3100 Scott Road, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3P4 Tel (250)624-2124

Fax (250)624-2323 [email protected] www.mahercanada.com

Ridley Terminals

PO Bag 8000, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4H3

Tel (250)624-9511

Prince Rupert Grain

P.O. Box 877, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3Y1

Tel (250)627-8777

Quickload Container Examination Facility 1220 Ridley Island, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 4P8

Tel (250) 627-5623

Data Source: City of Prince Rupert- www.princerupert.ca

CUSTOM PORT OF ENTRY

WAREHOUSES

No. of Bonded Warehouses 3

No. of Public Warehouses 3


Canadian Border Services Agency

Type of Entry Point Port

Location #7-45 Charlie Currie Way Prince Rupert, British Columbia Canada V8J 3Y8 Phone (250) 627-3003 Fax (250) 627-3041

mailto:[email protected]




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

FERRY NETWORK

BC Ferries

Transports to Haida Gwaii (The Queen Charlotte Islands)

Mid BC Coast

Port Hardy

Victoria

Vancouver

Capacity Passenger & Vehicle

BC Ferries

Transports to Port Simpson

Gingolx

Dodge Cove

Kitkatla

Oona River

Metlakatla


Alaska Marine Ferry

Transports to Ketchikan

Sitka

Juneau

Wrangell

Skagway

Petersburg

Hanes




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6. INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL LAND USE

MAP OF MAJOR PRINCE RUPERT AND PORT EDWARD ASSETS

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INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY LOCATIONS – NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR

INDUSTRIAL LAND USAGE (ACREAGE) – NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR

Data Source: Landcor Data Corporation - Industrial Land Inventory in the Northern Transportation Corridor of British Columbia, 2007

Oil and Gas Industries24%

Misc12%

Metals and Mining11%

Vacant Zoned Industrial Land

32%

Forestry and Lumber21%

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INDUSTRIAL VACANT LAND READY FOR DEVELOPMENT – PRINCE RUPERT

Data Source: Landcor Data Corporation - Industrial Land Inventory in the Northern Transportation Corridor of British Columbia, 2007

PRINCE RUPERT

The City of Prince Rupert has 14 vacant land titles, ranging from 0.51 acres to 15.36 acres, for a total of 42.76 acres. The total assessed value of this property $1.173 million. Overall, the City of Prince Rupert has 60 vacant industrial properties, totaling 3,224 acres. The majority of this land is located just off of Highway 16. This area has the total assessed value of over $21.6 million.

PORT EDWARD

Port Edward has approximately 40 infill lots with 2 privately held properties that could provide 75 lots and a parcel that the District owns which could provide another 100 lots. The district also owns approximately 10 acres of light industrial property that is ready for development. The district encompasses 18,000 hectares most of which is owned by Crown lands. Around the town site there are thousands of acres that could be developed for industrial use.

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PRINCE RUPERT INDUSTRIAL PARK – AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH

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LOCAL PERMIT APPROVALS – PRINCE RUPERT

Type of Permit Average Time for Approval Associate Fees

Building Permit 1 Week $75.00 and Up

Business License 1 Week $85.00 and Up

Development Permit 6 – 8 Weeks $340 and Up

Occupancy Permit 2 Days $75.00

Plan Amendment 4 – 6 Weeks $1,100 and Up

Re-Zoning Application 4 -6 Weeks $1,100 and Up

Subdivision Application 3 months $175 and Up


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

Telephone: 250 371-3952 Handles land sales related to resort development, under the All Seasons Resort Policy.

Ministry of Transportation Telephone: 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/



http://reo.pwgsc.gc.ca/public

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7. UTILITIES

WATER SYSTEM – PRINCE RUPERT

WATER SUPPLY

Water is supplied to the City from Woodworth Lake and Shawatlans Lake. The normal supply is the gravity supply from

Woodworth Lake, while the pumped supply from Shawatlans Lake is strictly a backup source.

Water is impounded by a 92-year old dam on Woodworth Lake. The lake level is approximately 10 m higher than the treated

water reservoir (Montreal Circle Reservoir) in the City. The water flows through an 8-km long gravity transmission main to the

City distribution system. The section closest to the dam is a 92-year old, 1125-mm diameter steel "penstock".

WATER TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS

Treatment consists of chlorine and fluoride addition into the raw water pipeline, downstream of the Shawatlans Lake source.

Treated water quality from the protected watershed is considered very well, but changes in Federal and Provincial legislation

and standards will ultimately require Prince Rupert to increase the level of water treatment for domestic water.

WATER DISTRIBUTION

The distribution system is essentially a single pressure zone, governed by the water level in the Montreal Circle Reservoir. The

water distribution system consists of a main supply line and smaller distribution lines. The distribution system consists of pipes

that were installed at various times over the last 80 years, with a boom in pipe installation occurring between 1950 to 1980.

WATER PRODUCTION

Name of Provider City of Prince Rupert

Rated Capacity 5.3 (mgd)

Average Daily Demand 0.26 (mgd)

Peak Demand 1.32 (mgd)

Residential Cost/ 1,000 Gallons $0.56

Industrial Cost / 1,000 Gallons $0.86

Water Connection Fee: Industrial Cost of Installation Plus Admin Fee



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WATER SYSTEM – PORT EDWARD

WATER SUPPLY

Water is supplied to the District of Port Edward from Alwyn Lake. Alwyn Lake is a protected watershed. There is a dam on

Alwyn Lake and the water flows down Wolf Creek to another dam where the District of Port Edward collects the water from.

WATER TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS

The District of Port Edward constructed a new Water Treatment Plant in 2004. The water is treatment by the DAF treatment

system and is then put through UV, where it is then hypo chloride is added to provide a residual disinfectant.

WATER DISTRIBUTION

The treated water is sent to a reservoir where then is distributed through the service lines to residents of our community.

Currently most of the aged waterlines are being replaced in Port Edward.

WATER PRODUCTION

Name of Provider District of Port Edward

Rated Capacity 2,400 m3/day

Average Daily Demand 780 m3/day

Peak Demand 1470 m3/day

Residential Cost / Year $258

Industrial Cost / m3 $0.34

Water Connection Fee: Residential $1,100

Water Connection Fee: Industrial Cost of Installation plus Admin Fee



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WASTE WATER SYSTEM – PRINCE RUPERT

WASTE WATER COLLECTION

The City's sewerage system dates back almost eight decades. The system presently serves less than 15,000 persons, but there

are currently ten separate sewerage sub-catchments in the core area, each being defined by natural drainage boundaries with

separate outfalls discharging into the Prince Rupert Harbour. Four of the catchments are serviced by separated sanitary and

storm sewer systems, while the other six catchments are serviced by combined sewers. Details of these catchment areas.. An

eleventh catchment, Sewer Area M, services a small area east of the core portion of Prince Rupert This catchment uses primarily

individual septic tank systems at each dwelling. The piping material type is varied and is most likely linked to what was most

popular during the year of the sewer line's installation. The oldest documented pipe in the system was installed in 1948. The

installation date of approximately 34 km of piping, or 38% of the total sewer system, was not recorded, although it is known

that such pipes were installed before 1959.

The City's Industrial Park, southeast of the City core area, is served by a separate wastewater collection, package treatment

plant and disposal system. The collection system is comprised of 0.3 km of 250 mm pipe and 3.0 km of 200 mm pipe. Adding

the 3.3 km of main to the 85.9 km of main for the urban area results in a total of 89.2 km of sewer main. The BC Ferry and

Alaska Ferry terminals, to the west of the core urban area, are each served by a septic tank and marine outfall. The approximate

worth of the entire wastewater and storm water sewer system, which includes ten sewage lift stations and the packaged

treatment plant has been estimated at $69 million.

LEVEL OF TREATMENT PROVIDED

At the present time, only the sewage from Area I in the core area sewerage system receives wastewater treatment. Sewage

from the collection areas serving the core urban area is discharged into Prince Rupert Harbour without any treatment. The

level of treatment provided in Area I is termed "preliminary" treatment. There are five separate preliminary treatment plants

on the various branches of the Area I sewer system. The preliminary treatment plants are equipped with comminutors. These

units grind up the sewage solids prior to discharge. This type of preliminary process was used worldwide for marine discharges

prior to the 1980s. It has since fallen out of favour and is typically no longer used as a stand-alone process.

SEWAGE SERVICE

Name of Provider City of Prince Rupert

Rated Capacity 3.17 (mgd)

Average Daily Demand 1.32 (mgd)

Peak Demand 2.11 (mgd)

Cost per 1000 Gallons- Industrial $0.75

Sewer Connection fee for Industrial Users Cost of Installation plus Admin Fees



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WASTE WATER SYSTEM – PORT EDWARD

WASTE WATER COLLECTION

The majority of the Port Edward’s sewer lines were upgraded in the mid 70s. Most of the sewer collection system is gravity fed

to a pump chamber. From the pump chamber it travels by force main to the Sewer Treatment Plant.

LEVEL OF TREATMENT PROVIDED

In 1997 the District of Port Edward built a secondary sewer treatment system to provide secondary treatment to all domestic

sewage. Once the sewage is treated it goes out through an outfall in Porpoise Harbour.

SEWAGE PRODUCTION

Name of Provider: District of Port Edward

Rated Capacity 1,500 population

Average Daily Discharge 930 m3

Peak Discharge 2400 m3

Residential Cost/ Year $180

Sewer Connection Fee: Residential $1,100

Sewer Connection Fee: Industrial Cost of Installation Plus Admin Fee


STORM WATER SYSTEM – PRINCE RUPERT

There are currently ten separate sewerage sub-catchments in the core area, each being defined by natural drainage boundaries

with separate outfalls discharging into the Prince Rupert Harbour. Four of the catchments are serviced by separated sanitary

and storm sewer systems, while the other six catchments are serviced by combined sewers. An eleventh catchment, Sewer

Area M, services a small area east of the core area. This system uses primarily individual septic tank systems at each dwelling,

connected into a common sewer that discharges into Fern Passage. The use of a combined sewer results in wet weather flows

in the sewer reaching approximately ten times the flows observed during dry weather periods.

LANDFILL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

Landfill Name Prince Rupert Landfill

Location Prince Rupert

Capacity Left at Current Site 75 years at current rate

Plans for New Capacity No




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LICENSED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISPOSAL

Name of Site None Located Directly Within The Community

No. of Licensed Hazardous Waste Haulers Serving the Area 8


ELECTRIC POWER

Provider: BC Hydro www.bchydro.com

Enquiries to hook up new property 1 (877) 5201355

Enquiries about existing properties already hooked up 1 (800) 224 9376

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 6.27 cents per Kwh for the first 1,350 Kwh they use over a two month billing period. Above that amount customers will pay 8.78 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 17.16 cents per day

All kWh $0.0816 kWh

Minimum Charge The Basic Charge

Rate Rider 4% 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 17.16 cents per day

Demand Charge

First 35 kW for NIL Next 115 kW at $4.18 per kW All additional kW at $8.02 per kW

Energy Charge

First 14,800 kWh $0.0816 per kWh All additional kWh $0.0393 per kWh


http://www.bchydro.com/

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Discounts

1.5% on entire bill if customer’s electricity is metered 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.

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

4% 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 $5.581 per kVA of billing demand

Energy Charge $0.02817 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 $5.581 per KVa of billing demand per billing period

Rate Rider 4% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.

All rates effective 2010

Data Source: BC Hydro “Rates” – www.bchydro.com

NATURAL GAS

Pacific Northern Gas www.png.ca

Rate Territory Vanderhoof-Prince Rupert/Kitimat Area

Firm Contract Rates (2010)

Type of Customer Small Industrial (RS 5)

Basic & Administration Charge (Monthly) $410 (CDN)

Delivery & Commodity Demand Charge (per GJ) $8.91 (CDN)

Data Source: PNG – “Rate Schedules” - www.png.ca

http://www.bchydro.com/

http://www.png.ca/

http://www.png.ca/

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Name of Provider City West

Address 248 Third Ave West, Prince Rupert BC V8J 1L1

Website www.citywest.ca

Contact# 1-800-442-8664

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 n/a

ADSL Available Yes

ADSL Available From Switch Yes

Central Office on Self-Healing Fiber Ring Yes

Dual Feed from Two Separate Switching Offices n/a

Multiple Route Diversity Yes

Effective 2006


Name of Provider Rogers

Address 219 Third Ave West, Prince Rupert BC V8J 1L1

Website www.rogers.com

Contact# 1-888-764-3771

Service Characteristics of The Office

Switch Technology Digital

Fiber Service provided No

100 Mbps LAN Service Available No

Monitoring- Remotely or On-Site No

ISDN Available No

ADSL Available No

ADSL Available From Switch No

Central Office on Self-Healing Fiber Ring No

Dual Feed from Two Separate Switching Offices n/a

http://www.citywest.ca/


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8. BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

Business Support Services

Machine Shop (Tool & Die) 6

Welding 10

Office Equipment Service & Repair 3

Temporary Employment Services 1

International Support Services

Import/Export Brokers 1

International courier Services 6

Freight Forwarders 4

Data Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Prince Rupert Area” Business Support Services” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=businesssupport&pCommunityID=480

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=businesssupport&pCommunityID=480

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9. GOVERNMENT

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

City of Prince Rupert

Form (Structure) Mayor & Council

No. of Elected Officials 6

Mayor Jack Mussallem

Year Elected 2011

Next Election Date 2014

Chief Administrative Officer Bob Long

District of Port Edward

Form (Structure) Mayor & Council


Mayor Dave McDonald

Year Elected 2011


Chief Administrative Officer Ron Bedard

City of Prince Rupert Mayor and Council

District of Port Edward Mayor and Council

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REGIONAL DISTRICT

Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District

Form (Structure) Chair and Directors


Chair Barry Pages

Year Elected November 2008

Next Election Date November 2011

Chief Administrative Officer (Acting) Helen Koning

PROVINCIAL

Government of British Columbia

Form (Structure) British Parliamentary


How Often Does Legislature Convene 2009- Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct. Nov

PREMIER

Name Christy Clark

Affiliation British Columbia Liberal Party

Year Elected May 2013

Current Term Expiration 4 Years

Allowed to Run for Another Term Yes


PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION

Name of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jennifer Rice

Total Members of Legislative Assembly 1

Electoral District North Coast

Party Affiliation New Democratic Party

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION

Name of Member of Parliament (MP) Nathan Cullen

Electoral District Skeena-Bulkley Valley

Year Elected 2011

Party Affiliation New Democratic Party

SENATORS

No. of Appointed Officials In Canada there are ordinarily 105 Senators appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. Senators are chosen to represent the various provinces and territories of Canada and are appointed until the age of 75

Data Sources: BC Government - www.gov.bc.ca, BC Government - www.gov.bc.ca/premier,

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Parliament of Canada, City of Prince Rupert - www.princerupert.ca

http://www.gov.bc.ca/

http://www.gov.bc.ca/premier


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10. HOUSING

HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Dwelling Type # % of Total Dwelling

Single-detached houses 3,078 58.2

Semi-detached houses 232 4.4

Apartments, duplex 714 13.5

Other dwellings 121 2.3

Number of owned dwellings 3,320 62.7

Number of rented dwellings 1,970 37.2

Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 4,700 88.8

Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 585 9.1

Total # of Private Dwellings 5,290 100

Source: Stats Canda “Census Agglomeration Prince Rupert”- http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-

591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CMA&Code1=955__&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=prince


AVERAGE HOUSING VALUES

Municipality Single Family Homes Multi-Family Homes Total Property Tax & Charges

Prince Rupert $168,702 (CDN) $52,396 $2,449 (CDN)


Cow Bay Shopping District

Prince Rupert’s heritage as a thriving fishing community is recalled in the Cow Bay Shopping District, a waterfront area of historic buildings, many of them built on pilings over the water.

Though visitors will still find working marine shops providing services for the commercial fleet, Cow Bay is a trendy shopping district where visitors can book area tours, visit a variety of boutiques, including souvenir and gift shops, or relax in one of several restaurants and coffee shops.

Source: Tourism Prince Rupert





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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

Provincial Sales Tax 7% As of April 1 2013

Local 0% BC has no local sales tax

Total (Effective Combined Rate) Business 7% Net of GST 0% for production machinery and equipment for eligible manufacturers

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PROPERTY TAX – PRINCE RUPERT

Classification Residential Utility Major

Industry

Port

“Old”

Port

“New”

Light

Industry

Business Recreation

Non-Profit

Class No 1 2 4 4A 4B 5 6 8

Municipal

Levy 9.04575 40.0000 45.05000 27.5 22.5 31.57688 28.13763 6.55914

Regional

District 0.30995 1.36998 1.54355 1.54355 1.54355 1.08173 0.96394 0.22626

School Tax

Rate 3.79370 14.0 6.2 6.2 6.2 10.8 6.2 3.4

SCQ

Regional

Hospital

0.05710 0.19985 0.19414 0.19414 0.19414 0.19414 0.13990 0.05710

NW Regional

Hospital 0.67748 2.37118 2.30343 2.30343 2.30343 2.30343 1.65983 0.67748

BC

Assessment

Authority

0.06100 0.52130 0.52130 0.52130 0.52130 0.18110 0.18110 0.06100

Municipal

Finance

Authority

0.0002 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007 0.0005 0.0002

Rate Total 13.94518 58.46301 55.81312 38.26312 33.26312 46.13798 37.28290 10.98118

Property Tax rates effective 2013 Property Tax rates per $100 Assessed Personal Property (M&E, Inventory, Other) Municipal

Note: BC does not have Personal Property Taxes



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PROPERTY TAX – PORT EDWARD

General Municipal

Regional District

Regional Hospital District

Northwest Regional Hospital District

1 Residential 5.0000 0..5884 0.0575 0.4056

2 Utility 40.0000 2.0592 0.2014 1.4195

4 Major Industrial 32.0000 2.0004 0.1957 1.3790

5 Light industrial 16.2500 2.0004 0.1957 1.3790

6 Business 12.5000 1.4415 0.1410 0.9937

8 Recreational 10.0000 0.5884 0.0575 0.4056

9 Farm 10.0000 0.5884 0.0575 0.4056

Totals 125.7501 9.2666 0.9063 6.3879

Property Tax rates per $100 Assessed Personal Property (M&E, Inventory, Other) Municipal

Note: BC does not have Personal Property Taxes


Photo Courtesy of Picturebc.ca

District of Port Edward

Port Edward is located on the Tsimpsean Peninsula, 350 miles northwest of Vancouver and approximately 50 miles from the Alaskan border. Comprised of 1,628.8 acres of land and 627.2 acres of foreshore and land covered by water, Port Edward is approximately 7 miles long and 4.5 miles wide.


12. INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES

INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICES

Prince Rupert & Port Edward Economic Development Corporation

Contact Paul Vendittelli, Economic Development Officer

Address 424 – 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7

Phone Number 250-627-5138

Email [email protected]

Website www.predc.com

Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce

Address #100 - 215 Cow Bay Road, Prince Rupert BC V8J 1A2


E-mail [email protected] www.princerupertchamber.ca

Community Futures Development Corporation – Pacific Northwest

Address 100 - 515 Third Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1L9


E-mail [email protected]

BC Rural Secretariat – Ministry of Community Development

Contact Name Dale Richardson, Regional Manager – Northwest

Address 125 Market Place, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1B9

Phone Number (250) 624-7499

E-Mail [email protected]

Northern Development Initiative Trust

Contact Name Dean Mckinely, Economic Development Manager – Northwest

Address 301 – 1268 Fifth Avenue, Prince George BC V2L 3L2

Phone Number (250) 561-2525

E-Mail [email protected]



http://www.princerupertchamber.ca/




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COURIER AND FREIGHT SERVICES

Type #

Import/Export Brokers 2

International Courier Services 6

Freight Forwarders 2

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Name of Company Address Phone # Website

TriCorp 344 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1G6, Canada

(250) 624-3535 www.tricorp.ca/

Native Fishing Assn 450-309 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3T1, Canada

(250) 624-3888

Investors Group 2-437 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L6, Canada

(250) 627-5414 www.investorsgroup.com

Northern Saving 138 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1K8, Canada

(250) 627-3612 www.northsave.com

Sun Life Financial 207 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L2, Canada

(250) 624-6280 www.sunlife.ca


EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

Name of Company Address Phone # Website

North Coast Assessment & Referral Service

481-309 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3T1, Canada

(250) 624-2025 [email protected]

Ministry of Employment & Income Assistance

375 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, Canada

(866) 866-0800 www.gov.bc.ca/hsd


http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=14215862647950356570&q=finance+prince+rupert&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:pplink,view:text&ei=38NQS7SPMpuwoQTDybCaDQ

http://www.tricorp.ca/



http://www.investorsgroup.com/


http://www.northsave.com/


http://www.sunlife.ca/


http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=6402254016786619443&q=employment+assistance+prince+rupert&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:pplink,view:text&ei=58RQS7rVA5uwoQSJy-SaDQ





http://www.gov.bc.ca/hsd


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AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

Largest International Airport Vancouver

Distance to Airport 1,355 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 750 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

Data Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Prince Rupert Area” Transportation”

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=transportation&pCommunityID=480

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=transportation&pCommunityID=480

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13. QUALITY OF LIFE

CLIMATE

Location: Prince Rupert, BC Canada

Latitude: 54° 17' 14" N

Longitude: 130° 26' 27" W

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS BY MONTH-2008

Data Source: Environment Canada-“National Climate Data And information Archive”-

http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/canada_e.html

-3

-1

1

3

5

7

9

11

13

15

17

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average High Low


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Rainfall Record

2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Total (mm) 2054.1 2257 2625.7 2369.4 2951.6

SNOWFALL RECORD

2005/06 2004/05 2003/04 2002/03 2001/00

October 0 0 0 0 0

November 3.4 0 29.5 0 11.5

December 11.0 0 27.0 14.4 71.0

January 0 62.0 3.0 28.0 4.0

February 0.8 4.0 0 19.5 2.0

March 0 2.0 21.5 13.4 14.8

April 0 0 1.0 0 3.0

May 0 0 0 0 0

Total (cm) 11.0 68.0 82.0 75.3 106.3

Data Source: Environment Canada-“National Climate Data And information Archive”-



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SPORTS

Prince Rupert Rampage Hockey

Prince Rupert is home of the Prince Rupert Rampage Senior ‘AA’ Ice Hockey Team. They participate in the CIHL (Central Interior

Hockey League.) The CIHL is a senior men’s hockey league and has been operating since 1996. The Rampage inaugural season

was 2008/09 and they have already established a competitive club and strong fan base.

All Native Basketball Tournament

The original All Native Tournament back then was called the Northern British Columbia Coast Indian Championship

Tournament started in 1947 – 1953. The first 1947 Tournament was held in the Roosevelt Gymnasium and there were 400

spectators. The Tournament was cancelled from lack of interest. It was rekindled in 1959 to have the first tournament on

March 2nd, 1960 to present day.

This Tournament was started by the Prince Rupert Basketball Association with leadership coming from Irwin Garfield. Garfield

and a small committee then organized the first All Native Tournament with 10 Senior Teams and 5 Intermediate teams and

was a 4 day tournament. Now, 54 years later the tournament has 4 divisions with the largest tournament being the 50th

Anniversary tournament that had 68 teams competing

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CULTURE

TOP ANNUAL EVENTS


CULTURE AND RECREATION

Amenity Number

Number of Enclosed Shopping Malls 3

Religion

Catholic Churches 1

Protestant Churches 15

Synagogues 0

Other Religious Institutions 3


Top Events Date(s)

All Native Basket Ball Tournament Jan-Feb

Children’s Festival March

City’s Anniversary (100th in 2010) March 10

BC Dance Competition Apr-May

Home Coming May

Seafest June

National Aboriginal Day June 21

Cow Bay Days July

Udder Theatre Festival August

Halloween Festival October 31

Winter Festival December



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CULTURAL PLACES AND AMENITIES

Amenity Number

Perform Art Centre 1

Live Theatre 1

Dance Companies 2

Museums 4

Opera Companies 0

Symphony Companies 0

Theatre Companies 1


RECREATIONAL AMENITIES

Amenity Activities

Prince Rupert Civic Centre Swimming, Skating, Hockey, Sports, Rock Climbing, Pottery and Fabric Arts

Swimming Pool Swimming

Ice Arena Skating, Hockey, Trade Shows

Gymnasium Basketball, Badminton

Outdoor Fitness Park “Green Gym” Weight Training and Fitness

Prince Rupert Golf Club Golfing

Racquet Club Racquetball, Squash

Curling Rink Curling

Shames Ski Hill Skiing (downhill and cross-country)

Diana Lake Provincial Park Hiking, Water Sports, Fishing

Exchamsiks River Provincial Park Hiking, Water Sports, Fishing

Kleanza Creek Provincial Park Fishing, Kayaking, Hiking

Lakelse Lake Provincial Park Hiking, Water Sports, Fishing

Park Ave Camp Ground Hiking, Harbour Access

Prudhomme Lake Provincial Park Hiking, Water Sports, Fishing

Ocean Sport Fishing




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HEALTH

HOSPITALS

Hospital Prince Rupert Regional Hospital

Teaching Hospital No

Number of Beds 115

Outpatient Clinic Yes

Contact 1305 Summit Avenue Prince Rupert, BC V8J 2A6

Phone: (250) 624-2171, fax: (250) 624-2195


PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS

Health Providers Number

Physicians 16

Dentists 9

Ratio Physicians per 1000 1.0 : 1000

Ratio Dentists per 1000 0.7 : 1000


Prince Rupert Regional Hospital

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital will receive an updated CT scanner and a new x-ray room to replace aging medical imaging equipment at the facility. Northern Health has approved the purchase of the equipment, which will be in place at PRRH by April 2010.

Data Source: Northern Health



PRINCE RUPERT AND PORT EDWARD – VISITORS MAP

Paul Vendittelli Economic Development Officer

Phone: 250-627-5138 Email: [email protected]

www.princerupert.ca


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