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Welcome to 100 Mile House

elcome to the District of 100 Mile House. A small town ambiance with the heart of a big city; 100 Mile offers a

skilled workforce, an affordable housing stock, an abundance of commercial/industrial lands and a very attractive

cost of living for prospective investors and their employees.

The local economy has historically been closely tied to the forest industry and value added products, such as the log home

building industry, from which 100 Mile House has become recognized around the world as the Handcrafted Log Home Capital

of North America. In addition the community is host to one of the premier OSB plants in North America. Ainsworth Ltd.

services an international demand for its superior grade product, including approximately 75% of the total Japanese market.

The forestry sector continues to be the anchor of the local economy.

In a global economy, the District recognizes the need for economic diversification and the need for innovation and vision to

maintain and grow our economic base. Building or our rich ranching and agricultural history, the District has partnered to

establish an Agriculture Enterprise Development Center to serve the region.

We in the District are excited with the Initial efforts of the Center, focused on market development for grass fed beef

production, establishing a new meat processing plant, supporting local food production and of particular interest is the real

possibility of a commercialization of locally grown and processed industrial hemp. We believe the industrial hemp project

will open a host of economic opportunities on a national and international stage.

Another project we are excited about is the development of an airpark in the center of the community. Aviators will be able

to fly in and park their planes, literally at their front door and stroll down the street for dinner or simply enjoy the many

shopping opportunities in the downtown core. This is a very a unique development for our region.

As a bustling service center for the whole South Cariboo, including the surrounding resort lake communities, 100 Mile House

has a strong commercial and service-based presence. Investors are choosing the District of 100 Mile House as its center of

business operations because of the availability of services, easy access to various modes of transportation, be it rail, air or

highway.

Equally important; is our clean air, pristine lakes, an abundance of cultural activities and the unparalleled quality of life,

offered in the South Cariboo. These real and intangible assets provide a solid foundation for any individual or corporate entity

considering the South Cariboo to relocate or develop new opportunities.

Our doors are open for business and the District’s competent, skilled, professional staff will welcome you with open arms and

assist in any way possible to make your business activities in the South Cariboo a truly enjoyable experience.

Mayor Mitch Campsall

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COMMUNITY PROFILE | CONTENTS

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

Population 7

Household Income 7

2. Labour Force ............................................................................................................................. 8

Employment by Sector 8

Unemployment Rate / Employment Rate 9

Labour Participation Rate 9

3. Payroll Costs ............................................................................................................................ 10

Workers Compensation – 2006 10

Employment Insurance – 2009 10

Social Insurance (Canada Pension Plan) – 2010 11

4. Leading Employers ................................................................................................................... 12

Top Employers 12

5. Labour Quality ......................................................................................................................... 13

Workforce Education Attainment 13

6. Higher Education ..................................................................................................................... 14

Four Year Institutions 14

7. Transportation ........................................................................................................................ 15

Highway Distances 15

Railroads 15

Commercial Airports 16

Port of Prince Rupert 18

Port of Kitimat 19

Port of Vancouver 19

Custom Port of Entry 20

Warehouses 20

Port Shipping Distances 21

8. Industrial Land Use .................................................................................................................. 22

Land Zoned and Designated in Official Community Plan 22

Vacant Land Zoned and Designated in Official Community Plan 22

Local Permit Approvals 23

9. Utilities ................................................................................................................................... 24

Water System – 100 mile House 24

Waste Water System – 100 Mile House 24

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Landfill and Waste Management 24

Licensed Hazardous Materials Disposal 25

Electric Power 25

Natural Gas 27

Telecommunications 27

10. Business Support Services ........................................................................................................ 28

11. Government ............................................................................................................................ 29

Municipal Government 29

Regional District 29

Provincial 29

Provincial Government Representation 30

Federal Government Representation 30

Senators 30

12. Housing ................................................................................................................................... 31

Average Housing Values 31

Taxes and Charges on a Representative House 31

13. Taxation .................................................................................................................................. 31

Corporate Income Tax 31

Personal Income Tax 32

Sales / Use Tax 32

Sales Tax Rate by Utility 32

Property Tax – 100 Mile House 33

14. International Resources ........................................................................................................... 34

Investment and Business Support Offices 34

Language Knowledge 35

Air Transportation Service 35

15. Quality of Life .......................................................................................................................... 36

Climate 36

Culture 37

Health 39

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1. DEMOGRAPHICS

POPULATION

Population By Age Group Population (2006) % Distribution

Under-18 2,510 19.00%

18-34 1,785 13.50%

35-54 4,010 30.40%

55-74 3,990 30.30%

75-Older 885 6.70%

Total 13,180 100.00%

Median Age 48

HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Household Income 2006

Number 5,610

Median $42,412 (CDN)

HOUSEHOLD INCOME - PERCENT DISTRIBUTION

Data Source: Invest BC- 100 Mile House Area Demographics-

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=demographic&pCommunityID=496

Less than $35,000 CDN42%

$35,000 to $49,999 CDN16%

$50,000 to $74,999 CDN22%

$75,000 CDN and over20%

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2. LABOUR FORCE

EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR

Sector (Industry) Number %

Forestry & Logging 250 4.40%

Mining and Oil & Gas 55 1.00%

Construction 585 10.40%

Manufacturing 845 15.00%

Transportation, Warehousing & Public Utilities 290 5.20%

Wholesale Trade 105 1.90%

Retail Trade 655 11.60%

Services 2,140 38.00%

Finance, Insurance, Real Estate & Leasing 230 4.10%

Government 315 5.60%

Total 5,625 100.00%

Data Source: Invest BC 100 Mile House Area: Labor Force-

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=laborforce&pCommunityID=496

100 Mile Agriculture

Agriculture was one of the first industries established in the South Cariboo. Small scale agricultural ventures such as organic vegetables and meats green housing and nontraditional meats have been established in recent years. Ranching continues to be a cornerstone for the local economy.

Source: District 100 Mile House

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UNEMPLOYMENT RATE / EMPLOYMENT RATE

% of Population

Unemployment Rate 9%

Labour Participation 59%

LABOUR PARTICIPATION RATE

Labour Participation Rate

Male 61.2%

Female 56.1%

LABOUR PARTICIPATION RATE – PERCENT DISTRIBUTION

Data Source: Invest BC 100 Mile House Area: Labor Force-

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=laborforce&pCommunityID=496

Male52%

Female48%

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3. PAYROLL COSTS

WORKERS COMPENSATION – 2006

Notes

Average Cost of All Manufacturing

Per $100 Payroll

$1.90 CDN Rates set by employer’s business activity. Applies up to maximum gross earnings of $62,400(CDN) per year

Average Rate for Office Workers

Per $110 Payroll

$0.30 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-$0.70 per $100 of payroll. Average of $0.30(CDN)

Maximum Weekly Benefit (Net)

$808.16 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 $62,400 per year(CDN)

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE – 2009

Notes

Taxable Base Based on gross payroll up to a gross per worker salary of $42,300 per year(CDN)

Percentage Rate(Employer Premium)

Employee Rate 1.73% Maximum annual contribution per worker is $731.79(CDN).

Employer Rate 2.422% Maximum annual contribution per worker is

$1,024(CDN).

Maximum Weekly Benefits $447.00 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

100 Mile House Airport

Located within district limits, the 100 Mile House Regional Airport is operated by the 100 Mile House Flying Club. The airport has a 701 meter (2300 foot) runway, which was resurfaced in 2005

Source: District 100 Mile House

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4. LEADING EMPLOYERS

TOP EMPLOYERS

Sector Company Product/Service # of Employees

Industrial West Fraser Mills Mill 250

Industrial Ainsworth Lumber Company OSB & Mill 171

Industrial Interior Roads Highway 41

Health Care Interior Health Health Care 275

Education School District No 27 Education 165

Data Source: District of 100 Mile House- www.100milehouse.com

Log Homes

There are 13 log home companies in and around the District of 100 Mile House, employing approximately 150 people.

Source: District 100 Mile House

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5. LABOUR QUALITY

WORKFORCE EDUCATION ATTAINMENT

Level of Education # Attained %

Less than High School Diploma 1,400 21%

High School Diploma Only 2,105 32%

Apprenticeship/Trades Certificate 1,130 17%

College/University Diploma 1,235 19%

University Bachelors Degree 365 6%

University Medical/Dental/Optometry Degree 20 0%

University Graduate Degree/Certificate 285 4%

Citizens aged 25-64 years of age

Data Source: Invest BC 100 Mile House Area: Labour Quality http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=laborquality&pCommunityID=496

1,400

2,105

1,130

1,235

365

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285

Less than High School Diploma

High School Diploma Only

Apprenticeship/Trades Certificate

College/University Diploma

University Bachelors Degree

University Medical/Dental/Optometry Degree

University Graduate Degree/Certificate

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6. HIGHER EDUCATION

FOUR YEAR INSTITUTIONS

Institution Thompson Rivers University

Campus/Address 1250 Western Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1H7 (250) 398-6505

Other Campuses Kamloops (main campus), Williams Lake

Website www.tru.com

Driving Distance from Community 197 km

Enrolment (2003/04) n/a

Institution University of Northern British Columbia

Campus/Address 3333 University Way Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9 (250) 960-6424

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

Website www.unbc.ca

Driving Distance from Community 328 km

Enrolment (2003/04): 4,076

Data Source: Invest BC 100 Mile House Area: Education

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=education&pCommunityID=496

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7. TRANSPORTATION

HIGHWAY DISTANCES

Metro Area Distance (Km’s)

Kamloops 196 km

Kelowna 351 km

Vancouver 454 km

Victoria 536 km

Seattle 570 km

Calgary 814 km

Edmonton 820 km

Portland 849 km

RAILROADS

CN Rail

Main or Branch Line: Main

Shortline or National: National

Distance to Nearest Switching Yard:

Exeter Station Road

Capability Freight Only

CN Rail

CN offers the first truly integrated North American rail network. As “North America's railroad” they serve Canada and 14 states. Whether you need rail shipping in Canada, intermodal and trucking in the US, or are shipping containers overseas, CN has a full suite of shipping services to get your goods to your customers.

Data Source: CN Rail

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COMMERCIAL AIRPORTS

Williams Lake Airport

Hub Status Commercial

Distance From Community Located in Community

Hours of Operation 24 Hours

Approved Capital Expansion Application in process for asphalt overlay of taxi-way, snow plow truck and refurbishing of washrooms in terminals.

Customs Point of Entry No

Foreign Trade Zone No

Full Instrumentation No

No. of Runways 1

Runway Length 2,100m

Carriers Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines

No. of Days Closed From Bad Weather in last 3 yrs 1

Weekly Non-Stop Flights 21

Flights to Largest Cities Served Weekly Non-Stop Flights

Greater Vancouver 21

Kamloops Airport

Hub Status Commercial

Distance From Community Located in Community

Hours of Operation 24 Hours / 7 Days

Approved Capital Expansion Between 2005-2010 - extension of runway has been proposed

Customs Point of Entry Yes

Foreign Trade Zone No

Full Instrumentation No

No. of Runways 2

Runway Length 1800 m, 622 m

Carriers Jazz Air, Central Mountain Air, Horizon Air, Purolator, FedEx

No. of Days Closed From Bad Weather in last 3 yrs n/a

Weekly Non-Stop Flights 56

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Kelowna International Airport

Hub Status International

Distance From Community 361 km

Hours of Operation 4:00 am – 11:30 pm

Approved Capital Expansion New loading bridge, Air terminal building project, additional sewer

Customs Point of Entry Yes

Foreign Trade Zone No

Full Instrumentation Yes

No. of Runways 1

Runway Length 2225 m

Carriers Air Canada Jazz , Central Mountain Air, West Jet, Horizon Air, Carson Air

No. of Days Closed From Bad Weather in last 3 yrs 0

Weekly Non-Stop Flights 224 nonstop flights

Flights to Largest Cities Served Weekly nonstop flights

Greater Vancouver 84

Data Source: Invest BC 100 Mile House Area: Transportation-

HTTP://INVESTBC.GOV.BC.CA/COMMUNITYPROFILES/PAGES/COMMUNITYINFO.ASPX?PAGE=TRANSPORTATION&PCOMMUNITYID=496

South Cariboo regional Airport

Located at 108 Mile Resort, the airport meets a wide range of aviation needs and services including; corporate, government, recreational and medical emergencies

Source: District 100 Mile House

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PORT OF PRINCE RUPERT

PORT CONTACT INFORMATION

Atlin Terminal 200 - 215 Cow Bay Rd., Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A2 Tel (250) 627-8899 pcorp@rupertport.com

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

Ph: (250) 627-5623

Port of Prince Rupert

Distance from Prince Rupert Located adjacent to the community

Location of Port Prince Rupert

Terminals Fairview (Container) Terminal, Ridley Terminals, (coal, wood pellets), Prince Rupert Grain, Northland Cruise Terminal

Type of Port Ocean

Channel Depth 35-55 meters

Shallow Water Barging Facilities Yes

Deep Water Barging Facilities Yes

General Cargo Facilities Yes

Containerized Facilities Yes

Refrigerated Container Facilities Yes

Cruise Ship Facilities Yes

Storage Facilities Yes

Highway Serving Port #16

Railway Serving Port CN Rail

Types of Services: Bulk/ break-bulk: Coal, Petroleum Coke, Wood Pellets, Grain, Logs,

Imports Retail (including electronics, apparel, furniture, auto parts); petroleum products; industrial inputs (tiles, glass)

Exports Midwest – specialty crops; scrap metal, recycled paper

British Columbia – Forest products (lumber, pulp, logs); aluminum, seafood

Shipping Lines Cosco, Hanjin, Yang Ming, K-Line, Quickload Transloading Services, Shipping Agents, GW Nickerson Co., Northcoast Shipping, Rupert Marine Shipping, Tidals Transport & Trading Ltd.

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PORT OF KITIMAT

Private Port of Kitimat

Distance from Terrace 73 km

Location of Port Kitimat

Type of Port Ocean

Channel Depth Between 18-185 Meters (59-607 Feet)

Turing Basin Between 1.1-2.2 Nautical Miles

Shallow Water Barging Facilities Yes

Deep Water Barging Facilities Yes

General Cargo Facilities Yes

Containerized Facilities No

Storage Facilities Yes

Highway Serving Port #37

Railway Serving Port Yes

PORT OF VANCOUVER

Port of Vancouver

Distance from Terrace 540 km

Location of Port Vancouver

Type of Port Ocean

Channel Depth 10m (33ft)

Turing Basin Unlimited

Shallow Water Barging Facilities Yes

Deep Water Barging Facilities Yes

General Cargo Facilities Yes

Containerized Facilities Yes

Storage Facilities Yes

Highway Serving Port #1, #1A, #7A, #99A, 17

Railway Serving Port CP Rail, CN Rail, BC Rail, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad

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CUSTOM PORT OF ENTRY

Canadian Border Services Agency

Type of Entry Point Airport

Location 280 Victoria Street

Prince George BC ,V2L 4X3

Ph: 250.561.5282

WAREHOUSES

No. of Bonded Warehouses 0

No. of Public Warehouses 0

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

Data Source: Invest BC 100 Mile House Area: Transportation-http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=transportation&pCommunityID=496

100 Mile Forestry

Forestry has been the traditional mainstay of the local economy in the South Cariboo. The sector is comprised of 2 primary manufacturers, Forestry Consultants Companies, Forestry Services, Woodlots, Logging Companies & Contractors and Value Added Wood Products.

Source: District 100 Mile House

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PORT SHIPPING DISTANCES

The NW Transportation and Trade Corridor ports (Kitimat and Prince Rupert, Stewart) are between 1 and 1 1/2 day closer to general Asia Pacific markets than the Ports in British Columbia’s lower mainland; and the Vancouver Ports. The Southern Ports are closer to the Panama Canal and subsequently, the Atlantic. The following table is in nautical miles. The Time/Speed/Distance Calculations are at 16.1439 Kn/Hr., the average speed The Port of Vancouver uses for calculating their shipping to Yokohama, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Xingang (China). Deep-sea vessels travel at various speeds between 14Kn/Hr and 20Kn/Hr. The ‘great circle shipping route’ to Asia from North America has well documented ocean currents and weather/wind patterns which allows for accurate estimates.

Kitimat Prince Rupert Stewart Vancouver Los Angeles Yokohama

(Japan)

Hong Kong Kaohsiung Kang(Taiwan)

Xingang (China)

Kitimat --

121 NM

7.5 Hrs

264 NM

17 hrs

400 NM

1 Day

1,391 NM

3.5 days

3,941 NM

10 Days

5,444 NM

14 Days

6,,187 NM

16 Days

6,187 NM

16 Days

Prince Rupert 121 NM

7.5 Hrs

-- 123 NM

1 Hrs

477NM

1.2 Days

1,432NM

3.6 Days

3,810NM

9.8 Days

5,323NM

13.7 Days

6,110NM

15.7 Days

6,110NM

15.7 Days

Stewart 264 NM

17 hrs

123 NM

1 Hrs

-- 573 NM

1.5 Days

1,529 NM

4 Days

3,896 NM

10.3 Days

5,406 NM

14.1 Days

5,155 NM

13.4 Days

4,749 NM

12.5 Days

Vancouver 400 NM

1 Day

477 NM

1.2 Days

573 NM

1.5 Days

-- 991NM

2.5 Days

4,262NM

11 Days

5,763NM

15 Days

6,587NM

17 Days

7,578NM

20 Days

Los Angeles 1,391 NM

3.5 Days

1,432 NM

3.6 Days

1,529 NM

4 Days

991NM

2.5 Days

-- 4,839NM

12.5 Days

6,380NM

18 Days

7,578NM

20 Days

8,959NM

23 Days

Yokohama 3,941 NM

10 Days

3,810 NM

9.8 Days

3,896 NM

10.3 Days

4,262NM

11 Days

4,839NM

12.5 Days

-- 1,585NM

4 Days

1,335NM

3.4 Days

1,335NM

3.4 Days

Hong Kong 5,444 NM

14 Days

5,323 NM

13.7 Days

5,406 NM

14.1 Days

5,763NM

15 Days

6,380NM

18 Days

1,585NM

4 Days

-- 290NM

18 Hrs.

2,90NM

18 Hrs.

Kaohsiuing Kang

6,187 NM

16 Days

6,587 NM

17 Days

5,155 NM

13.4 Days

6,587NM

17 Days

7,578NM

20 Days

1,335NM

3.4 Days

290NM

18 Hrs.

-- 227NM

14 Hrs.

Xingang 6,187 NM

16 Days

6,587 NM

17 Days

4,749 NM

12.5 Days

7,578NM

20 days

8,959NM

23 Days

1,335NM

3.4 Days

290NM

18 Hrs.

227NM

14 Hrs.

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Distances between Ports (Nautical Miles & Approximate Days)

Source: United States Government. “Distance between Port

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8. INDUSTRIAL LAND USE

LAND ZONED AND DESIGNATED IN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

Industrial Land Commercial Land Mixed Use

Total 500 acres 150 acres -

Acres Developed 375 acres 100 acres -

Acres Vacant 125 acres 50 acres -

VACANT LAND ZONED AND DESIGNATED IN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

Vacant Industrial Land Vacant Commercial Land Vacant Mixed Use

Total 125 acres 50 acres -

Acres Developed - - -

Acres Vacant - - -

100 Mile House is in the process of updating their detailed Industrial Land Use figures.

Data Source: District of 100 Mile House- www.100milehouse.com

100 Mile Industrial Land

Industrial land is located along Exeter Station Road. There are 4 industrial zones, including; industrial business zone, light industrial business zone, heavy industrial zone, airport industrial zone. All industrial sites have good road/highway access and some have rail frontage and municipal water Fully serviced commercial land is available throughout the municipality

Source: District 100 Mile House

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LOCAL PERMIT APPROVALS

Type of Permit Average Time for Approval Associate Fees

Building Permit Residential- 3 weeks

Commercial 8-10 Weeks

.5% of construction value

Business License 3-5 days $80- $120

Development Permit 6-8 weeks $200

Occupancy Permit n/a

OCP Plan Amendment 6-8 weeks $600

Re-Zoning Application 6-8 weeks $600

Subdivision Application 3 months $400- 4 lots

+$100 each additional lot

Data Source: District of 100 Mile House- www.100milehouse.com

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9. UTILITIES

WATER SYSTEM – 100 MILE HOUSE

WATER PRODUCTION

Name of Provider District of 100 Mile

Rated Capacity 795,000 imp gallon/day, Plus 350,000 imp gallon storage

Average Daily Demand 355,500 imp gallon/ day

Peak Demand 765,000 imp gallon/day

Residential Cost (flat rate) $66.25/quarter

Commercial Cost / 1,000 Gallons

< 5,000 Gallons 2.68/ quarter

5,001 < 30,000 Gallons 2.76/ quarter

> 30,001 2.99/ quater

Water Connection Fee Actual cost plus 10% (minimum $840)

Data Source: District of 100 Mile House- www.100milehouse.com

WASTE WATER SYSTEM – 100 MILE HOUSE

SEWAGE SERVICE

Name of Provider District of 100 Mile

Rated Capacity 308,000 imp gallons/day

Average Daily Demand 225,000 imp gallons/day

Peak Demand 275,000 imp gallons/day

Cost per 1000 Gallons Rates Vary

Sewer Connection fee Actual cost plus 10%

LANDFILL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

Landfill Name South Cariboo Landfill

Location 100 Mile House

Capacity Left at Current Site n/a

Plans for New Capacity n/a

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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

0

Data Source: District of 100 Mile House- www.100milehouse.com

ELECTRIC POWER

Provider: BC Hydro

Net Importer/Exporter of Power: Net Exporter – BC Hydro generates 50,000 GWH of electricity annually.

% of Reserve Margin Including Generation & Net Purchases

8% as per WSCC guidelines plus an additional 8% surplus

Average Electrical Service Availability Index

Most Recent Year

Last 5 Years

99.974

99.967

Name of Power Pool Membership Formal membership in WSCC, WSPP, Power Pool of Alberta (PPA), MAPP. Also active in SPP and CalPX

Source Electric Power Deregulated Wholesale competition allowed

Residential Customers 5.98 cents per Kwh for the first 1,350 Kwh they use over a two month billing period. Above that amount customers will pay 7.21 cents per Kwh for the balance of the electricity used during the billing period.

Business Customers Average Cost Per kWh

General Service under 35kW for 2 Months Small business such as stores, small warehouses, offices and auto repair shops

Basic Charge 15.48 cents per day

All kWh $0.0736 kWh

Minimum Charge The Basic Charge

Rate Rider 0.5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.

General Service 35 kW and over for 1 month Retail stores, medium industry, manufacturing, schools, office buildings, supermarkets

Basic Charge 15.48 cents per day

Demand Charge

First 35 kW for NIL Next 115 kW at $3.77 per kW All additional kW at $7.23 per kW

Energy Charge

First 14,800 kWh $0.0736 per kWh All additional kWh $0.0354 per kWh

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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.

Minimum Charge

50% of the highest maximum demand charge billed in any month within an on-peak period (1 November to 31 March inclusive) during the preceding 11 months.

Rate Rider

0.5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.

Industrial: Transmission Service Mines, chemical plants, large sawmills, pulp and paper mills, large manufacturing

Demand Charge $5.036 per kVa of billing demand

Energy Charge $0.02462 per kWh applied to all kWh up to and including 90% of the costumers baseline load (CBL) in each billing year.

$0.07360 per kWh applied to all kWh above 90% of the CBL in each billing year.

Minimum Charge $5.036 per KVa of billing demand per billing period

Rate Rider 0.5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.

Log Homes

100 Mile House is known as the “Handcrafted Log Home Capital” of North America.

There are 13 log home construction businesses currently operating in the South Cariboo and many of these companies export internationally

Source: District 100 Mile House

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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)

Data Source: Invest BC 100 Mile House Area: Utilities

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=utilities&pCommunityID=496

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Name of Provider Telus

Address #5-3777 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 3Z7

Website www.telus.net

Contact#

Residential

Business

310-2255

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

Data Source: Invest BC, Community Profile- - www.investbc.ca

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10. BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

Business Support Services

Machine Shop (Tool & Die) 4

Welding 5

Office Equipment Service & Repair 6

Temporary Employment Services 1

International Support Services

Import/Export Brokers 0

International courier Services 3

Freight Forwarders 2

Data Source: District of 100 Mile House- www.100milehouse.com

Small Business

The South Cariboo has over 1000 employers. They are distributed across a range of economic sectors, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, communication, retail, financial services, personal services, food & entertainment, and health care.

Source: District 100 Mile House

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11. GOVERNMENT

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Form (Structure) Mayor and Council

Number of Elected Officials 5

Mayor Mitch Campsall

Left- Right: Councillor Dave Mingo, Councilor Mel Torgerson, Mayor Mitch Campsall, Councilor Jeanne Best, Councilor Bill Hadden

REGIONAL DISTRICT

Cariboo Regional District

Form (Structure) Chair & Board

Number of Elected Officials 16

Chair Al Richmond

PROVINCIAL

Government of British Columbia

Form (Structure) British Parliamentary

Number of Elected Officials 79

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

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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) Donna Barnett

Total Members of Legislative Assembly 1

Electoral District Cariboo-Chilcotin

Party Affiliation Liberal Party of British Columbia

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION

Name of Member of Parliament (MP) Cathy McLeod

Electoral District Kamloops--Thompson--Cariboo

Party Affiliation Conservative Party of Canada

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, Data Source, Data Source: District of 100 Mile House- www.100milehouse.com

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12. HOUSING

AVERAGE HOUSING VALUES

Municipality Single Family Homes Multi-Family Homes

100 Mile House $162,294 $90,916

TAXES AND CHARGES ON A REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE

Municipality Total Property Tax & Charges

100 Mile House $1,733

Data Source: Invest BC 100 Mile House Area: Housing

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=housing&pCommunityID=496

13. 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%

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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

Federal Goods & Service Tax (GST) 5% GST on business inputs is fully recoverable

Provincial Sales Tax (PST) 7% 0% for production machinery and equipment for eligible manufacturers

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

SALES TAX RATE BY UTILITY

Rate Notes

Electric Power 7% GST is fully recoverable

Natural Gas 7% GST is fully recoverable

Fuel Oil 7% GST is fully recoverable

Water 0% GST is fully recoverable

Sewer 0% GST is fully recoverable

Hazardous Waste Disposal 7% GST is fully recoverable

TELEPHONE SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX

Yes/No Rate Notes

Local Yes 7% GST is fully recoverable

Long Distance Yes 7% GST is fully recoverable

Long Distance Out of Sate Yes 7% GST is fully recoverable

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MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX

Yes/No Rate Notes

Production No 0% GST is fully recoverable

Non-Production Yes 7% GST is fully recoverable

Pollution Control Yes 7% GST is fully recoverable

Office Equipment & Fixtures Yes 7% GST is fully recoverable

SALES/USE TAX ON TANGIBLE PROPERTY

Yes/No Rate Notes

Office Building Construction Materials Yes 7% GST is fully recoverable

Industrial Building Construction Materials Yes 7% GST is fully recoverable

Manufactures Raw Materials No 0% GST is fully recoverable

Standard Software Yes 7% GST is fully recoverable

Custom Software Yes 7% -

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 – 100 MILE HOUSE

Levy Residential Utility Major Industry

Light Industry

Business Non-Profit Farm

General City 4.06679 37.25763 45.34471 10.1263 8.82493 3.25344 3.00342

General Debt 0.29393 2.74237 3.27732 0.73189 0.63783 0.23514 0.21751

Regional District 1.48358 4.48111 4.71084 4.71084 3.39457 1.54826 1.77779

Hospital 0.69117 2.4191 2.34998 2.34998 1.69337 0.69117 0.69117

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

Note: BC does not have Personal Property Taxes Data Source: Invest BC, Community Profile- - www.investbc.ca

Data Source: District of 100 Mile House- www.100milehouse.com

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14. INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES

INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICES

South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce

Address PO Box 2312, #2-385 Birch Avenue

City 100 Mile House, BC

Postal Code V0K 2E0

Phone Number 250 395-6124

E-mail manager@scariboochamber.org

Community Futures Development Corporation

E-Mail karen@cfdccariboo.com

Address 266 Oliver Street Williams Lake, B.C V2G 1M1

Phone Number 1-250-392-3626

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 leslie.lax@gov.bc.ca

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 dean@northerndevelopment.bc.ca

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 michael.track@gov.bc.ca

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LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE

Languages Spoken Citizens

English 11,090

German 700

French 395

Spanish 160

Dutch 70

Finnish 60

Portuguese 55

Ukrainian 30

Czech 20

Japanses 20

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 Kelowna

Distance to Airport 361 Km

No. Of Weekly Non-Stop Flights To

Greater Vancouver 84

Calgary 70

Edmonton 35

Seattle 28

Greater Victoria 7

Data Source: Invest BC 100 Mile House Area: Housing

http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=transportation&pCommunityID=496

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15. QUALITY OF LIFE

CLIMATE

Location: 100 Mile House, BC Canada

Latitude: 51.64194

Longitude: 121.29722

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

-15

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CULTURE

TOP ANNUAL EVENTS

Top Events Date(s)

Cariboo Marathon February

Little Britches Rodeo/Parade May

South Cariboo Farmers Market May-September

Car & Bike Show n’ Shine July

Rotarty Fall Fair September

Garlic Festival August

Pow Wow August

CULTURE AND RECREATION

Amenity Number

Number of Enclosed Shopping Malls 1

Religion

Catholic Churches 1

Protestant Churches 1

Synagogues 0

Other Religious Institutions 8

CULTURAL PLACES AND AMENITIES

Amenity Number

Dance Companies 1

Museums 1

Opera Companies 0

Symphony Companies 0

Theatre Companies 1

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RECREATIONAL AMENITIES

Amenity Activity

Creekside Seniors Activity Centre Indoor Senior Activities

South Cariboo Recreation Centre Ice Sports & other events

Curling Rink Curling

Nordic Facility Cross Country Skiing

Mount Timothy Skiing & Snowboarding

Soccer/Ball Fields Soccer & Ball

Rodeo Grounds Rodeo

Mountain Bike Skills Park Mountain Biking

Golf Course Golf

Hiking/Walking/Biking/Snowmobiling Trails Hiking Trails

Martin Exeter Hall Theater

Community Halls Various Activities

Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena Ice Hockey

Parkside Centre Arts, Crafts & Dance

Tourism

Tourism is a well established and fast growing four season economic activity in the South Cariboo. As well, the natural environment may be one of the areas greatest attractions, with access to year round outdoor and recreational activities and services. The South Cariboo hosts well established resorts, B&B’s and outdoor adventure businesses and guest ranches

Source: District 100 Mile House

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HEALTH

HOSPITALS

Facility Type Number

Hospitals 1

Teaching Hospitals 0

Beds 20

PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS

Health Providers Number

Physicians 11

Dentists 5

Ratio Physicians per 1000 .55/1000

Ratio Dentists per 1000 .25/1000

Data Source: District of 100 Mile House- www.100milehouse.com

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Roy Scott

Chief Administrative Officer

District of 100 Mile House

P.O Box 340, 385 Birch Avenue

100 Mile House BC, V0K 2E0

Phone: 395-2434

Email rscott@dist100milehouse.bc.ca

www.100milehouse.com

Northern Development Initiative Trust

Contact for information on financial incentives for manufacturing companies

Invest BC

Contact for investor site selection and expansion services.

www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca www.investbc.com