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April 12th, 2017
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CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT
Information Package Summary- April 12th, 2017
ACTION ITEMS SUBJECT MATTER
Request for Letter of Support- BC Public Access to 1. Northwest Community College Pg. 1 Defibrillation (PAD) Program
Item GENERAL INFORMATION SUBJECT MATTER
Press Release- LPG Terminal Project Proposed for Watson 2. Prince Rupert Legacy Inc. Pg.2 Island -April 11th, 2017 Thank you for supporting the Annual Children's Festival 3. Prince Rupert Special Events Society Pg.4 2017 Request for Financial Sponsorship- Prince Rupert Relay for 4. Canadian Cancer Society Pg. 6 Life 2017
Prince Rupert and District Chamber 5. All Candidates' Debate- Lester Centre on April 24th, 2017 Pg. 11 of Commerce
Prince Rupert and District Chamber 6. Chamber News- April 6th, 2017 Pg. 12 of Commerce
News Release: NH launching a new way to register, after- 7. Northern Health Authority Pg. 19 hours- April 7th, 2017 News Release: Review of Northwest radiology images 8. Northern Health Authority Pg. 21 complete- April 7th, 2017
9. BC Non-Profit Housing Association BNPHA Election Advocacy & Events- April 2017 Pg.23
10. BC Non-Profit Housing Association Launch of BC's Affordable Housing Plan- April 10th, 2017 Pg.25
Ministry of Forests, Lands, and 11. Results of Japanese Canadian Historic Places Project Pg.26 Natural Resource Operations
12. Union of BC Municipalities The Compass Newsletter- April 5th, 2017 Pg. 31
Federation of Canadian What #Budget2017 means for Cities and Communities- 13. Pg.32 Municipalities April 4th, 2017
Federation of Canadian 14. FCM News- April 7th, 2017 Pg.33 Municipalities
Federation of Canadian 15. President's Corner- April 2017 Pg.35 Municipalities
COMMIIJNITY COD.ILIEGIE
30 March 2017
Mr. Robert Long City Manager City of Prince Rupert 424 3rd Avenue West Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1 L 7
Dear Mr. Long:
Re: Request for Letter of Support- BC PUBLIC ACCESS TO DEFIBRILLATION (PAD) PROGRAM
I'm writing on behalf of Northwest Community College- Prince Rupert Campus, asking for the City's support in our application to have two AED's installed at our facility.
To help save lives, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, in partnership with the Province of British . Columbia and BC Emergency Health Services, is making automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available in public places where there is a risk someone can suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. These defibrillators witt be donated to us by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and training witt be provided to our staff. To be considered for this program, they need to know that our request has the support of the Community.
The College has been part of the fabric of Prince Rupert for many years, with hundreds of students coming through our doors, and a gathering place for different community events.
We took forward to hearing from you, and should you require more information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 624.6054, extension 5735.
Sincerely,
7~ Reto Riesen, Ph.D. Co-Chair, OH & S Committee Prince Rupert Campus
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LPG TERMINAL PROJECT PROPOSED FOR WATSON ISLAND
APRIL 11th, 2017- PRINCE RUPERT, BC- The City of Prince Rupert, through its wholly owned subsidiary Prince Rupert Legacy Inc., is happy to announce that a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) has now been entered into with Pembina Infrastructure & Logistics, [a wholly owned subsidiary of Pembina Pipeline Corporation] (Pembina) for the purposes of exploring a LPG export terminal on Watson Island.
"We are looking forward to a new beginning for our community as we work towards putting Watson Island back on the tax roll," said Mayor Lee Brain. "Pembina is a Canadian company with a proven track record for supporting the communities in which they operate and has an industry-leading history of operating safely. We are happy to have the opportunity to potentially partner with them to create new local jobs and revenue that will significantly improve the quality of life for everyone in Prince Rupert."
Pembina will be conducting initial technical assessments and evaluating the project's feasibility, in addition to meeting with local First Nations and stakeholders. Following this process, Pembina's Board of Directors will evaluate the project and determine a Final Investment Decision (FID) .
"Watson Island has great potential as a LPG export terminal location," says Mick Dilger, Pembina's President & CEO. "Early impressions of the site are promising, and we're happy to be working with the City of Prince Rupert."
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a Canadian company focused on the safe, reliable operation of energy infrastructure. They are a transportation, midstream and gas service provider that has been serving North America's energy industry for over 60 years with positive relationships with various municipalities and First Nations in the areas surrounding their operations. The $23 billion energy infrastructure company is recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers, and recently received recognition as Aboriginal Employer of the Year in 2015, and as one of Alberta's Top 70 Employers for the third consecutive year.
ABOUT WATSON ISLAND
If plans move ahead, this proponent would be the first tenant for the Watson Island site since plans were made to dismantle the former pulp mill. The project is anticipated to use only a portion of the 280 acres available on the old pulp mill site. In January, the City of Prince Rupert leased a portion of Watson Island to Legacy Inc. in order to help facilitate new commercial operations. Distributions from lease revenues were determined to be a more stable source of income for the municipality, and are considered a practical direction for the diversification of City revenues. Moving forward, the City and its wholly owned corporation will continue to work diligently in order to generate both lease revenues and future taxation from Watson Island, which will contribute to a more resilient local economy.
2 ABOUT LEGACY INC
Incorporated in 2014, Prince Rupert Legacy Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the City of Prince Rupert, used to maximize the benefit of land and commercial transactions to the City and community. Company earnings are distributed to the City- and have historically been used to fund major infrastructure projects, as well as expenses related to proposed industrial growth, that would otherwise burden the Prince Rupert taxpayers.
ABOUT PEMBINA:
Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a leading transportation and midstream service provider that has been serving North America's energy industry for over 60 years. Pembina owns and operates an integrated system of pipelines that transport various products derived from natural gas and hydrocarbon liquids produced primarily in western Canada. The Company also owns and operates gas gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Pembina's integrated assets and commercial operations along the majority of the hydrocarbon value chain allow it to offer a full spectrum of midstream and marketing services to the energy sector. Pembina is committed to working with its community and aboriginal neighbours, while providing value for investors in a safe, environmentally responsible manner. This balanced approach to operating ensures the trust Pembina builds among all of its stakeholders is sustainable over the long term.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Veronika Stewart Communications Manager, City of Prince Rupert Office: (250} 627 0976 ext. 276 Cell: (778} 884 6285 [email protected] --30--
3 Prince Rupert Special Events Society CITY OF PO Box 306 PRINCE RUPERT Prince Rupert BC V8J 3P9 APR 0 7 2017 424-3rd Ave. W. Phone: (250) 624-9118 Fax: (250) 624-9218 www. prspecialevents.com [email protected]
April, 2017
A Warm Hearted Thank You to All
The Prince Rupert Special Events Society Board of Directors and the 2017 Children's Festival Co-ordinators would like to extend their thanks to all participants, businesses and service organizations for their continued support in our Annual Children's Festival. The festival held on Saturday, March 4th at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre was once again a highlight of our festival family and we believe we continued to meet our goal of the festival in educating and providing fun for the children.
It is impossible to have a Community Festival that is available to everyone in our community, without the generous support of local businesses, service organizations, participants and volunteers.
It is your donations, participation and volunteerism that has enabled us to celebrate our 26th anniversary and ensure the 2017 Prince Rupert's Children's Festival was another success!
We again thank you and hope to have your continued support for next year.
Sincerely,
Festival Co-ordinators 2017 Bev. Killbery, Stephanie New, Barb Gruber and Joy Sundin
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Bev. Killbery, Stephanie New, Barb Gruber, Joy Sundin Children's Festival Coordinators March 4th, 2017 5 Relay For Life 1501 Sloan Ave. Prince Rupert, BC V8J 282 FOR LIFE POUR LA VIE www .retaybc.ca t ~ .. C:an.odian Sm:iCte -4 Cancer canac.liP.noc f' ~ .Society dn cancer Registered Charity #118829803 RR0002
City of Prince Rupert 424 3rd Ave. West Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7
Att: Mayor and Council
Dear Mayor and Council;
Re: Relay For Life 2017
May 27th 2016 will mark the 18th annual Relay For Life in Prince Rupert. Relay For Life is a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Participants raise money by gathering pledges, and then walk or run around the track. Some walk or run for an hour. Some have a distance goal, perhaps 12 laps or perhaps 100! Some pledge to walk for all twelve hours of the event.
The event begins with our Survivor Lap just after Opening Ceremonies at 10 am and ends with the Luminary ceremony at the end of the evening. During the rest of the day walkers take to the field, and this year we have an almost full slate of live music throughout the day.
The numbers for our Relay For Life are impressive. In 2013 the Relay raised just over $60,000.00. In 2014, our goal was $70,000 and we raised $80,000. In 2015, our goal was $80,000 and we raised $90,230.00. In 2016 our goal was $90,000 and we raised $124,000.00. As you can imagine, our organizing team was thrilled.
I i'lm writing to ask if you might consider a finanf::ial sponsNship of this event, I will include our impact statement as well as information about how the money raised is spent. I realize this is a lot to ask, but we all benefit from the advances. made in cancer research. Perhaps you might even field a team! ·
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sin,cerely, -~i"it-'6~/tl-~ ; Sheila Seidemann Relay For Life Lead Prince Rupert 250-627-1303
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6 7 In Prince Rupert, 80 people will be diagnosed with cancer next year. Our mission is to make sure they don't have to face cancer alone.
In 2017, Prince Rupert Relay For Life will celebrate 19 years of fighting cancer. Our community's collective effort has helped fund life-saving research and programs that ease the journey for those going through cancer.
We invite you to stand with us and change the future of cancer.
Photo by The Northern View
"' Welcomed 1463 Northern BC residents to Kordyban Lodge ./ Sent 13 Northern BC children with cancer to Camp Goodtimes ./ 338 Northern BC residents reached out to Cancer Information Service ./ 69 cancer patients received peer support through CancerConnection
Without the research, I wouldn't be [ here today. --Melanie Basso
8 Present:iiag Speasel!l' $&,000 Sponsored by Metlakatla Development Corporation! -/ Exclusive use of the 2017 Relay For Life Presenting Sponsor title ., Opportunity to speak as Presenting Sponsor during the Opening Ceremonies -/ Company logo stickers displayed on all participant batons -~" Company logo prominently displayed on Survivor t-shirts -/ Company logo as Presenting Sponsor on targeted pre-event email to all registered participants ., Opportunity to provide branded participant swag at event -/ Opportunity to provide up to 2 branded flags for mainstage display -/ Company logo on strategically placed track signs -/ Company logo on event website with link provided to company webpage -/ Post-event exposure that includes mention on social media platforms, as well as email sent to all event participants -/ This package may be customized to suit your organization's needs
Survivor Sponsor- $3,000 one available -/ Exclusive use of the 2017 Relay For Life Survivor Sponsor title -/ Opportunity to speak as Survivor Sponsor during the Survivor Ceremony -/ Company logo prominently displayed on Survivor t-shirts (deadline of February 13) -/ Company logo on promotional material -/ Company logo as Luminary Sponsor on targeted pre-event email to all registered participants -/ Opportunity to provide branded participant swag at event -/ Opportunity to provide 1 branded flag for mainstage display -/ Verbal recognition throughout the event -/ Company logo on strategically placed track signs -/ Company logo on event website with link provided to company webpage -/ Promotional highlights on Relay For Life Facebook site -/ Post-event exposure that includes mention on social media platforms, as well as email sent to all event participants -/ This package may be customized to suit your organization's needs
Luminary Sponsor- $3,000 one available (pending) -/ Exclusive use of the 2017 Relay For Life Luminary Sponsor title -/ Opportunity to speak as Luminary Sponsor during the Luminary Ceremony -/ Company logo prominently displayed on Survivor t-shirt (deadline of February 13) -/ Company logo on promotional material -/ Company logo as Luminary Sponsor on targeted pre-event email to all registered participants -/ Opportunity to provide branded participant swag at event -/ Opportunity to provide 1 branded flag for mainstage display -/ Verbal recognition throughout the event
9 ./ Company logo on strategically placed track signs ./ Company logo on event website with link provided to company webpage ./ Promotional highlights on Relay For Life Facebook site ./ Post-event exposure that includes mention on social media platforms, as well as email sent to all event participants ./ This package may be customized to suit your organization's needs
$2,000+ ./ Official use of sponsor title ./ Company logo on Survivor t-shirts (deadline of February 13) ./ Company logo displayed on local event website ./ Post on local event Facebook page ./ Company logo on 1 track sign/ sponsor banner ./ May provide additional corporate branding at event such as a banner, swag, tent etc.
$1,000+ ./ Official use of sponsor title -/ Post on local event social media -/ Company name on sponsor banner
$750+ ./ Post on local event social media
10 Candice Campbell
From: Simone Clark
This event is open to everyone. please pass on this notice to those who might be interested All Candidates' Debate The Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 2017 Provincial Election ALL CANDIDATES' DEBATE
at the Lester Centre on April 24th at 7PM
Doors open at 6:30
Hear from all the candidates as they debate the issues that matter to you!
Can't attend in person? Watch from home on CityWest's Community Channel10 for SD and 310 for HD or Watch Online Thank you to our generous event partners that help us make this event possible.
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Subject: FW: Chamber News for April6, 2017
From: Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 1:16PM To: City Hall
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CHAMBER of COMMERCE April 6, 2017 Chamber E-Newsletter Join Us Online Dear Robert,
Wow this is one busy weekend coming up! Between tonight and Sunday . ~. i we see at least 11 things happening to keep you busy! Next weekend is no slouch either so plan accordingly! Message from the President Our Newest Members
When we form effective partnerships great things happen. In association with Prince Rupert Economic Development, Community Futures and the Zikhara Yoga BC Ministry of Jobs Tourism and Skills Training, your Chamber conducted a series of business walks surveying the opinions of local businesses. Our Amazon Springs Water Co.
1 12 volunteers collected responses from over 100 businesses. Once all the results have been collated we look forward to letting everyone know LeBLANC Boutique what local businesses have identified as their top priorities, plans and concerns. Genetics Fitness We cannot say "Thank You" enough to the individuals who volunteered their time to collect data as well as the business owners and managers Lax Kw'alaams Business who took part in the survey, your support makes it all worthwhile! Development
Sincerely,
Keith Lambourne President Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce
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Building the Future Forum at NABOC Back by popular demand from last year's NABOC- The 2017 Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce Building the Future forum brings together local First Nations, community, business and industry leaders to discuss
2 13 sustainability, community resilience and business readiness over three panel sessions. The sessions will provide tips, insights and opinions from the panel on responsible development, and how the community can benefit from proposed future development in the region. This year's event will also feature international speakers bringing a world of experience to the discussion.
The forum panels are free for NABOC delegates and open to the general public with tickets purchased through the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce for $25 for non-conference delegates.
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Cyber Security in Canada: Practical Solutions to a Growing Problem from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Today we released a new report that examines the increasing challenges businesses face as cyber crime becomes more common and more costly. Cyber Security in Canada: Practical Solutions to a Growing Problem lays the groundwork for closer collaboration between government and the business community to develop a more secure cyber landscape.
The Canadian economy is losing billions of dollars a year to cyber attacks. The cost and frequency of these Relay For Life attacks has been increasing, as the tools to commit The Prince Rupert Relay For Life is taking place cyber crime become cheaper and more readily Saturday, May 27, 20171 available. Relay For Life is a community fundraising event where Canadians across the country join together in the fight Small businesses are particularly vulnerable because, against cancer. Over $120,000 was raised in Prince although they recognize the threat, they lack the Rupert last year! This year, we want you to fundraise
4 15 16 Date AprilS Time 9:15AM Movie Smurfs: The Lost Village Venue Famous Players More Info ~~~~ w:~i~' PAINCC IIIUP.:inJ-!tic.- .....1 SPRING PLANT SWAP saturday april15, 2017 10:00am to 2:00pm sunken gardens- prince rupert {locotrd ~hind the court houst)
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Subject: FW: NH news release: Northern Health launching a new way to register, after-hours
From: Collins, Eryn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 07, 2017 11:43 AM To: Collins, Eryn
The following news release will be distributed to Northern BC media outlets this morning, and posted online here.
For Immediate Release April7, 2017
Northern Health launching a new way to register, after-hours
Northern Health is implementing a new method for after-hours patient registration across the region following a successful pilot project.
At most NH facilities, after-hours registration of patients is done by clinical (nursing) staff after they have medically assessed, or triaged, the patient. The only facility that offers 24/7 in-person patient registration staffed by registration clerks is the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) in Prince George.
Beginning in April 2017, after-hours patients at 10 NH facilities will register using technology that automatically connects with trained NH registration clerks at a central office within UHNBC. During remote registration hours, patients will continue to be medically assessed by clinical staff when they arrive at their local hospital. Patients will then be directed to the after-hours remote registration video phone for their registration process.
"Northern Health is committed to seeking creative and practical solutions for improving services through innovation," said Jeff Hunter, NH Chief Information Officer. "The remote registration system's use of technology provides a personal and efficient registration service to our patients, while allowing our clinical staff to focus on patient care."
The technology allows the registration clerk to see the patient, and relevant identification such as a BC Services Card, minimizing the potential for registration errors or omissions. In cases where a patient is unable to self-register, a designated person who has patient information such as a family member can complete the registration process for the patient.
The pilot project for after-hours remote patient registration was conducted in May and June 2015 at eight NH facilities across the region. During that time, nearly 27,000 emergency department patients were registered via the remote system.
A further 12 Northern Health sites will join the remote registration system in May and June 2017. Remote registration implementation timelines:
1 19 April2017 • Bulkley Valley District Hospital, Smithers • Dawson Creek and District Hospital • Fort Nelson General Hospital • GR Baker Hospital, Quesnel • Houston Health Centre • Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre • Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre, Burns Lake • McBride and District Hospital • Valemount Community Health Centre • Wrinch Memorial Hospital, Hazelton
May-June 2017 • Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre • Fort St. John Hospital • Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre- ~aayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay • Mackenzie and District Hospital and Health Centre • Mills Memorial Hospital, Terrace • Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre, Masset • Prince Rupert Regional Hospital • St. John Hospital, Vanderhoof • Stewart Health Centre • Stikine Health Centre • Stuart Lake Hospital, Fort St. James • Tumbler Ridge Community Health Centre
2 20 Amanda Repole
Subject: FW: NH Media Bulletin: Review of Northwest radiology images complete
From: Collins, Eryn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 07, 2017 8:38AM To: Collins, Eryn
The following NH media bulletin will be distributed to media this morning. It will also be posted online, here.
For immediate release April 7, 2017
Review of Northwest radiology images complete
A review of radiology exams {CT scan, ultrasound and general x-ray) from Northwest B.C. is now complete. A group of radiologists at Vancouver General Hospital re-read images originally read by one radiologist at Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace between October 2016 and January 2017. Results have been shared with physicians and their patients.
Among the reviews of approximately 8,400 images, 10.3% resulted in a different interpretation that is considered clinically significant. It is very important to note that while any differences in the results had the potential to alter follow-up and/or treatment, it does not necessarily mean there are clinical concerns or adverse health impacts to the individuals affected.
The imaging tests are used to support a physician diagnosis, and are not the only factor considered. Recognizing that the tests aid in a diagnosis, we cannot speculate or provide any information as to whether there has been any specific adverse impact for those that will require follow-up with their physician.
At this time, the radiologist whose work was the subject of this review, remains on voluntary leave. The results of the review and next steps will be considered by the Northern Health Medical Advisory Committee.
Patient safety and quality of care is of the utmost importance to Northern Health. If patients have further questions about their care, they're encouraged to contact their physician. General questions that patients may have about this matter can also be sent to the following email: [email protected]
Media Contact: NH media line -1-877-961-7724 ======Eryn Collins Communications Officer Northern Health 810-299 Victoria St., Prince George, BC V2L 5B8 Tel: 250.649.7542 Cell: 250.640.0616 Media Line: 250.961.7724
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Subject: FW: BCNPHA Election Advocacy & Events
From: Kishone Roy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April OS, 2017 4:17PM To: Membership
Dear BCNPHA members,
As we head into the BC election, BCNPHA has been busy working with our partners to launch a number of tools, events, research and plans that should help keep affordable housing as the top issue in the minds of voters. I'm outlining some of them here so you can become active locally and support what your colleagues are doing province wide. Our campaign theme is 'Make Housing Central' and we will be updating www.housingcentral.ca later this month with new info and tools for societies leading up to the provincial election.
Next week we will learn how many homeless people were counted in our Metro Vancouver Homeless Count and the preliminary report will be available on our website. BCNPHA conducted the count for Metro Vancouver and the federal government, and the report should highlight the growing crisis in BC that is impacting thousands.
Tomorrow, we are host our Vancouver Island RENT event with nearly 200 providers and stakeholders in Parksville for sector education and election planning and to hear from some local candidates. Your BCNPHA board meets April 7th.
Also, on Monday April lOth we will be launching BCs Affordable Housing Plan. Along with the BC Rental Housing coalition, we have taken all the data from the homeless counts around BC and combined them with our Rental Housing Index, your building condition assessment data, population growth estimates, and building costs. It will tell us what needs to be built, where and for how much and give those running in the election an idea of what they can do to tackle the rental housing crisis.
The writ for the election is dropped on April 11th. We have created an election toolkit for every riding which will be distributed soon to every non-profit and co-op in BC, as well as to each candidate running in the election.
In addition, I have written a book about the issues we're facing and it should be out that week. We are mailing you a copy of the book and it will be available digitally as well. It's called Make Housing Central: BC & the Affordable Housing Crisis, and includes interviews with renters from around the province done by journalist Sarah Payne, who has joined our communications staff this week as a writer and editor.
On April 18th I'll be speaking on a panel at the Vancouver Board of Trade which will examine housing issues impacting the missing middle and how our sector can help address these issues.
1 23 On April 20th housing providers and stakeholders from the Lower Mainland will appear at our RENT event in Coquitlam, where we'll have candidates on hand and an election update. We will also be hosting a thank you reception for some ofthe 1200 volunteers who helped with the homeless count.
On May pt we will be in Halifax for CHRA's annual conference where we'll talk about the National Housing Strategy and meet with partner groups from across the country and the housing continuum to promote more collaboration within our sector federally.
Throughout the campaign we will do our best to respond to media stories about housing, to try and have housing questions in the Leader's debates, and to engage the general public in the 'Make Housing Central' campaign. We've met with many of the other associations that work in housing related fields and will be urging them to support our efforts to make BC affordable again.
There's lots more underway, and I hope we can use this opportunity to raise awareness about some of the issues we face and propose solutions. We don't have the funds for an advertising campaign, but I do believe we will be able to keep our issue among the top ones voters are considering.
See you soon and best wishes in this very busy time ahead.
Kishone Roy, MA, CIHCM Chief Executive Officer
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Subject: FW: Watch the launch of BC's Affordable Housing Plan
From: BC Non-Profit Housing Association (mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April10, 2017 8:31AM To: City Hall
BC AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN TO BE RELEASED TODAY@ lOAM
Comprehensive strategy lays out 10-year roadmap to tackle housing crisis and homelessness
This morning together with the Co-op Housing Federation of BC, Vancity Credit Union, landlordBC, with other members of the BC Rental Housing Coalition, we will release an Affordable Housing Plan for BC. The plan proposes a series of specific, casted, and immediate measures to increase rental housing supply, close the affordability gap, and address chronic homelessness in BC. Coalition members throughout BC will advocate for this plan in the upcoming BC election.
Read the media advisory here. You can download the report at housingcentral.ca today at lOam.
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To watch, visit BCNPHA's Facebook page at facebook.com/bcnpha today at lOam. Be sure to click on the video and join the discussion by leaving your questions through the comment box.
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April3, 2017
Mayor and Council City of Prince Rupert 425 West Third Avenue Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7
Dear Mayor and Council:
I am writing to inform you of the results of the Japanese Canadian Historic Places Project, a heritage awareness and recognition project that was undertaken by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, and the Ministry of International Trade and Multiculturalism over the past year.
Public nominations were sought from July 7 to November 30, 2016, resulting in 264 nominations for 176 places to be considered for recognition under s. 18 of the Heritage Conservation Act (Appendix A). Following a thorough evaluation by sector and community experts, 56 historic places were chosen to receive formal provincial recognition for their significance to the Japanese Canadian community in British Columbia (Appendix B).
Acknowledgement of the heritage values associated with these places strengthens our understanding and appreciation of the diversity of cultures that are part of British Columbia's heritage. Heritage values articulated by the Japanese Canadian community relate to several themes including immigration, fighting for equality and justice, service to community, and celebrating cultural diversity. Of particular importance was the profound impact of internment during World War II, and its lasting effects in the years following, on over 22,000 Japanese Canadians and Canadians of Japanese ancestry.
Sites chosen for formal recognition will be included on the BC Register of Historic Places, and will be put forward for inclusion on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. The promotion of heritage values under this piece of legislation is purely commemorative, and does not confer any form of legal protection nor does it register any interest in land. Property rights and title are also not affected by this formal acknowledgment of heritage values.
The 176 nominated places are located in 60 local governments and regional districts throughout B.C., including in your municipality. The historic places within your jurisdiction are listed below. Provincially recognized places are indicated with an asterisk(*).
1. Protected Area* 4. Morimoto Boat Shop & Claxton 2. CowBay Cannery 3. Kazu Maru Shinto Shrine
Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Heritage Branch Mailing Address: Location: 800 Johnson Street Natural Resource Operations PO Box 9818 Stn Prov Govt www.gov.bc.ca/bcheritage Victoria BC V8W 9W3
Phone: 250 356-1432 Fax: 250 356-2842 26 5. Prince Rupert Japanese Language 6. St. Andrew's Anglican Church School
While not all of the places identified by the public are provincially significant, this project brings to light the fact that these places are important at a regional or local level. I am therefore inviting your local government to consider using the heritage conservation tools found in Part 15 of the Local Government Act to formally recognize or protect these places at the local level. Recognition of these historic places by all levels of government strengthens our collective understanding and appreciation of the many layers of heritage values that make British Columbia the place it is today
If your local government does not alre!:!dY have a Community Heritage Register or other heritage conservation tools in place, may I suggest contacting Heritage BC at www.heritagebc.ca, or at 604.428.7243 or 1.855.349. 7243, to learn more about their resources and services for developing community heritage planning programs. Heritage BC is also the fund administrator for the Heritage Legacy Fund of British Columbia, which provides opportunities to interpret or celebrate aspects of community heritage through their Heritage Awareness Program.
If you would like more information on this project, or any of the places that were nominated or formally recognized, please contact Judith Cook, Heritage Planner, at judith . [email protected]~ or at 250-356-1038. Information about each place will also be available on an online interactive map, hosted by Heritage BC.
I hope that you will join the Province of British Columbia in honouring this important part of our provincial heritage.
Yours truly, ffk Richard Linzey Director, BC Heritage Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
2 27 Appendix A -Japanese Canadian Historic Places Project - list of nominated places
1 Protected Area 38 The Gulf Islands 78 Fraser Mills Japanese 2 Lillooet/East Lillooet Self- 39 Sunrise Sawmill and Koyama's language School Supporting Interment Camp Fish Camp 79 Annieville Slough 3 McGillivray Falls 40 Galiano Island Charcoal Pit Kiln 80 Canoe Pass 4 Minto Mine 41 Galiano Island Cemetery 81 New Westminster Berth for 5 Miyazaki House 42 Galiano Island North End Hall Ocean Vessels 82 Douglas Road Cemetery 6 Bridge River Internment Site 43 Mayne Island Japanese Garden 83 New Westminster Japanese 7 Taylor lake 44 Kadonaga Bay language School 8 Mount Manzo Nagano 84 Japanese Teahouse, North 45 Mayne Island 9 Mine at Ikeda Bay on Moresby Vancouver 46 Salt Spring Island Charcoal Pit Island 85 Seymour Valley (McKenzie Kilns 10 Ocean Falls Creek) Japanese Camp 47 Ganges 11 North Pacific Cannery National 86 Britannia Shipyards National 48 Salt Spring Island Historic Site Historic Site 49 Mikuni Point 12 Port Essington 87 Don and Lion Islands 50 Saint Christopher's Church 13 Skeena Buddhist Temple 88 G.S. Mukai Boat Works 51 Christina lake & Japanese 89 Garry Point Park Boatyard 14 Cow Bay language School 90 Japanese Fishermen's Hospital 15 Kazu Maru Shinto Shrine 52 Greenwood 91 Kuno Garden 16 Morimoto Boat Shop & 53 Kaslo Internment Site Claxton Cannery 92 Murakami House and 54 Langham Cultural Centre 17 Prince Rupert Japanese Boatworks 55 St Andrew's United Church Language School 93 Nikkei Fishermen's Statue, 18 St. Andrew's Anglican Church 56 Midway Steveston 94 Steveston Buddhist Temple 19 Calhoun Farm 57 1505 Nasookin Road, Nelson 58 95 Steveston Japanese Language 20 Eagle Pass/Revelstoke- Rosebery Interment Camp School Sicamous Highway Road Camp 59 Kohan Reflection Garden 96 Steveston 21 Nitobe's Rock 60 New Denver and Area 97 Woodfibre Japanese language 22 Rogers Pass Avalanche Internment Camps School Memorial 61 New Denver Church 98 Strawberry Hill, Surrey 23 Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple 62 New Denver Orchard 99 Campbell Creek Hop Farm 24 Mount Lehman Japanese 63 Nikkei Internment Memorial 100 Kamloops Japanese Canadian language School Centre National Historic Site Association 25 Hammond Buddhist Temple 64 Yasutaro Mitsunaga grave 101 Kamloops Jodo Shinshu marker 26 Haney Japanese Kindergarten Buddhist Temple 65 Sandon Internment Camp 27 Haney Japanese language 102 Kamloops Judo Club 66 520 Springer Street, Slocan School 103 Monte lake 28 Haney Nokai 67 Bay Farm Internment Camp 104 North Kamloops Motors Haney, Maple Ridge 68 lemon creek Internment 29 105 Kelowna Buddhist Temple Camp 30 Whonnock Japanese language 69 Popoff Internment Camp 106 Kelowna Japanese language School School 70 Slocan Extension Internment 31 East Mission Japanese 107 Summerland Japanese Camps language School language School 71 Silvery Slocan Social Centre 32 Mission Japanese Language 108 Bella Vista Road & Old 72 Slocan Cemetery Monument School Kamloops Road 33 Westminster Abbey, Mission 73 Slocan City Internment Camp 109 Vernon Japanese 34 Pitt Meadows Japanese 74 Slocan Village Market Hall/Buddhist Temple Canadian Meeting Hall 75 CPR Railway disaster 110 Westwold 35 Fraser Valley 76 Nikkei National Museum & 111 Yellowhead-Biue River 36 Tashme Internment Camp Cultural Centre Highway Road Camp (Robson 37 Hope-Princeton Highway Road 77 Ocean View Burial Park Park) Camp
28 112 302 Alexander Street, 134 Nippon Auto Supply, 157 Saito House Vancouver Vancouver 158 Cumberland Nitobe Memorial Garden, UBC 113 40th Marpole Boy Scout Hall & 135 159 Nanaimo Japanese Language Marpole Japanese Language 136 Oppenheimer Park School School 137 Powell Street Historic 160 Newcastle Island & Nanaimo 114 Celtic Cannery & Japanese Japanese Canadian Shipyards Language School Neighbourhood (Paueru-gai/ 161 Mclean Mill National Historic 115 Fairview Japanese Language '~ r? IJvtti) Site School 138 Showa Japanese Language 162 Port Alberni Cemetery 116 Hastings Park School 163 Royston 117 Hastings Park- PNE Forum 139 Tairiku Building, Cordova 164 Japanese Bazaar, 1013 118 Hastings Park- Rollerland Street Government Street, Victoria 119 Hastings Park Garden 140 Tamura House/Building 165 Japanese Methodist Mission Auditorium 141 Tonari Gumi, Vancouver Church 166 Osawa Hotel, Victoria 120 Hastings Park Livestock 142 University of British Columbia Building 167 Ross Bay Cemetery - 143 Vancouver Buddhist Temple 121 Hastings Park Momiji Garden Kakehashi Project and 144 Vancouver Japanese Language 122 Historic Sites and Monuments Gravesites School & Japanese Hall Board of Canada Plaque, 168 Victoria Japanese Language 145 Wong's Market, Vancouver Hastings Park School 146 Torii Gate 123 Holy Cross Japanese Anglican 169 Victoria Port of Entry and Church 147 Chemainus Cemetery and William Head Quarantine Monument Station 124 Japanese Canadian real estate 148 Com ox Japantown and 170 Japanese Garden, Gorge Point 125 Japanese Canadian War Japanese Language School Park Memorial 149 Deep Bay Logging Company 171 West Coast of Vancouver 126 Japanese Catholic Mission and Kyoritsu Gakko Language Island (Tofino and Ucluelet) 127 Japanese Church of the School 172 Clayoquot Island Ascension 150 Hillcrest Japanese Language 173 Tofino Japanese Language 128 Historic Joy Kogawa House School School 129 Kitsilano Japanese Language 151 Duncan, Paldi, Chemainus 174 Japanese Dock, Ucluelet School 152 10 Maple Street, Cumberland 175 Port Albion (Shimizu Bay}, 130 Little Ginza, Vancouver 153 Coal Mine No. 5 and No. 5 Ucluelet 131 Maikawa Building and Store Japanese Town, Cumberl!'lnd 176 Ucluelet 132 Mountain View Cemetery 154 Cumberland Japanese Cemetery 133 Myowa Gakuen 155 Nikkei Mountain 156 No. 1 Japanese Town site, Cumberland
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Subject: FW: National Energy Board Consultation; Funding and Resources Update
From: Union of BC Municipalities (mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 11:59 AM To: City Hall
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Subject: FW: What #Budget2017 means for cities and communities
: FCM Communique [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 1:29PM To: City Hall
What #Budget2017 means for cities and communities
Last week, FCM released its in-depth analysis of the federal budget. In case you didn't see it, highlights include:
• The predictable allocations that cities need to kick-start major transit expansions. • Significant housing investment and a real opportunity to address Canada's housing crisis. • Better infrastructure, inclusive growth, and a better quality of life for millions of Canadians who live in smaller and remote communities.
Federal Budget 2017 is a game-changer for communities of all sizes. It caps years of unprecedented advocacy work by FCM and by municipal leaders across the country.
With more tools in local hands, municipalities can deliver the outcomes Canadians want: economic growth, shorter commutes, more affordable housing, and action on climate change.
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Subject: FW: FCM Voice April 7: Spread the budget word I Connecting in Colombia I Climate and Asset Management Network I more
From: FCM Communique (mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 07, 2017 1:47PM To: City Hall
Help spread the word on Budget 2017
We already know that municipal leaders are nation-builders, driving local solutions to big, national challenges. And we know that- thanks to our unprecedented advocacy Federal Budget 2017 empowers cities and communities to deliver results for Canadians. Now we need to spread the word.
Check out fcm.ca's newly updated issues pages to read (and share!) what the budget means for affordable housing, public transit, climate innovation and rural communities. Not only that, in the weeks to come we'll be launching a series of social media shareables and a new budget infographic.
Together, let's show how putting tools in local hands can shape this country's future.
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2 34 Amanda Repole
Subject: FW: President's Corner
From: FCM Communique [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 2:18PM To: City Hall
FCM April 2017 f in 'W D
It's been two weeks since federal budget day, and a lot of moments still stand out to me. Of course, there's the budget itself- an unprecedented series of investments in the local priorities put forward by FCM and its members. Then there was the crush of media interviews, where I got to explain how empowering municipal leaders is good for Canada.
But the one that's most telling occurred during a quiet conversation with the Prime Minister on Parliament Hill later that evening
During our conversation, Prime Minister Trudeau talked at length about the essential role local governments play in Canada, and about the role FCM plays in bringing local priorities to the national agenda. In that moment, I could tell that our message had resonated with him: the best way to deliver results for Canadians is to partner with the order of government closest to Canadians.
That's what Federal Budget 2017 does.
Budget 2017 is a game-changer for the municipal sector- and for Canadians. It empowers local governments to deliver the outcomes Canadians want: economic growth, shorter commutes, more affordable housing and action on climate change. And it puts important tools in local hands, which will improve the country's fiscal position for years to come.
1 35 "The budget recognizes that cities and communities are this country's social and economic engines, and it strengthens the local seat at the nation-building table."
The budget includes a transformational, allocation-based investment in the next generation of public transit. It responds to FCM's urgent call for a significant federal re-engagement in protecting and expanding social and affordable housing. It opens the door for new green infrastructure investments in local projects focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation. And it confirms an unprecedented plan to invest in the infrastructure priorities of rural, remote and northern communities.
What's significant about Budget 2017 isn't only the investments. It's how the federal government is investing. The budget recognizes that cities and communities are this country's social and economic engines, and it strengthens the local seat at the nation building table. It puts municipal leaders in the driver's seat, where we belong. Empowering local governments means that we can do what we do best: build more prosperous, thriving communities - and a better Canada.
I'm proud of what we achieved together in this budget. This was the culmination of 18 months of unprecedented dialogue between FCM and the federal government. We talked about local leaders as nation-builders, and as capable managers who can deliver cost effective results. And we made a strong case that nation-building must include communities of all sizes.
The hard-fought gains in this budget will help municipal leaders make a real difference in the lives of Canadians. So I want to thank each and every one of you for helping to get the municipal message out. Once again, we've shown that municipal leaders are strong, united and influential.
Of course, our work is far from over. There are still critical decisions to be made as we roll out budget investments and continue to drive local priorities, like the National Housing Strategy. Not only that, we have to continue growing our programs and ensuring our membership remains strong. Every one of you will have a role to play in the exciting challenges ahead.
Budget 2017 is the latest step in our transition into key players on the national stage. Now it's up to us to deliver- for our communities, and for Canada. Together, I know we're up to the task.
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