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1. Email dated March 18, 2016 from Glen Bonderud regarding the Forest Industry Trader Volume 26, Issue 597

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2. Email dated March 18, 2016 from Shirley regarding possible large loss of income and jobs in Sechelt

March 16, 2016 Pg 15 - 16

3. Email dated March 19, 2016 from Tom Baker regarding an article published in The Province

March 19, 2016 Pg 17

4. Email dated March 24, 2016 from Line Robert, Chief Executive Officer, Island Coastal Economic Trust, regarding their 10th Anniversary Invitation

March 24, 2016 Pg 18 - 19

5. Email dated March 24, 2016 from Liz Cookson, Executive Coordinator, AVICC, UBCM regarding the AVICC Annual Report and Resolutions for the 2016 AGM & Convention

March 24, 2016 Pg 20

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British Columbia Government Acting on Spruce Beetle

Prince George, BC, March 11, 2016, MFLNRO In response to recent increases in the spruce beetle population, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is committing $1 million and has designated a spruce beetle manager to work with First Nations, local communities and stakeholders to develop a regional spruce beetle management plan. The spruce beetle (Dendroctonus rufipennis) is a common forest pestthat normally feeds on the inner bark of weakened or fallen spruce trees, but iscapableofkillinghealthytreesiftheinfestationissufficientlyseriousandprolonged. Spruce beetle outbreaks occur regularly in British Columbia and have historically lasted up to seven or eight years. The current infestation has affected 156,000 hectares of forest in the Omineca region, specifically the eastern valleys of the Mackenzie timber supply area and northern portions of the Prince George timber supply area. This is a significant increase from the 7,653 hectares affected in 2013 and is the largest spruce beetle outbreak since the 1980s. Recent weather patterns, including warm springs, dry summers, warm wintersandwindstorms(resultinginmoretreeblowdowns),havecontributedto the increase in spruce beetle populations in the region. The Chief Forester is monitoring the situation to help ensure a balance between maintaining the mid-term timber supply, requirements of other resource values, such as wildlife habitat and the need for sanitation control of the spruce beetle. The insects are native to British Columbia, so it’s not unusual to see them in the province’s forested areas. The Omineca region contains 9,018,763 hectares of forest, with 4,728,782 hectares available for logging. The funding of $1 million for 2016-17 is in addition to the $850,000 the ministry spent on spruce beetle detection activities in 2015-16. Aggressive control activities include a focus on sanitation logging on the timber-harvesting land base and use of “trap” trees in areas outside the timber-harvesting land base, such as wildlife habitat areas, or areas that are uneconomic to harvest. Heather Wiebe, resource manager in the Mackenzie Natural Resource District, has been designated as the Omineca spruce beetle project manager. She will be forming a public advisory committee that will work with stakeholders, communities and First Nations to represent the environmental and social values the forests of Omineca provide. This will complement forest licensees’

CanWel Acquires Jemi

FibreVancouver, BC, Mar. 9, 2016, Marketwired CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd. and Jemi Fibre Corp. are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive agreementwhereby CanWel will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Jemi Fibre. Pursuant to the Transaction, all of Jemi Fibre’s issued and outstanding common shares will be exchanged for CanWel shares on the basis of 31.13 Jemi Fibre shares for one CanWel share and 2.53 million common shares of CanWel will be issued to shareholders of Jemi Fibre. The Exchange Ratio implies consideration of $0.136 per Jemi Fibre common share, based on the closing price of CanWel’s common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange on March 8, 2016, representing a 29% premium to the closing price of Jemi Fibre on March 8, 2016. The implied equity value of Jemi Fibre is approximately $11 million. CanWel also expects to assume total indebtedness of approximately $25 millionandrefinanceapproximately$50 million of Jemi Fibre’s senior loans through the Offering and new senior term loans committed by CanWel’s



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suppression plans. “The ministry has a robust forest health program and is committed to controlling the spruce beetle outbreak in the Omineca. We recognize the importance of forestry in the north as a regional economic driver,” said Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson “We need to take aggressive action to control this current spruce beetle outbreak. I’m confident thatwith all groups working together, we will be able to do so,”added Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris.•

existing lenders. Jemi Fibre is a vertically-integrated forest products company that operates primarily in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Jemi Fibre owns approximately 136,000 acres of private timberlands, strategic crown licenses and tenures, log harvesting and trucking operations, several post and pole peeling facilities, two pressure-treated specialty wood production plants, and one specialty saw mill. The Transaction will result in Jemi Fibre becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of CanWel and will combine Jemi Fibre’s operations with CanWel’s well-established Canadian platform.Highlights of the Transaction •DiversifiedandComplementaryOperations.TheTransactiondiversifiesCanWel’s operating and production capacity, providing a stable long-term revenuebaseandverticalintegrationviaasustainedsourceoffibresupply. • Continued Wood Treatment Expansion. Adds two specialty treating plants with very limited product overlap, continuing CanWel’s high-margin, value-add expansion strategy. • Skilled Operational Leadership Team. The existing management team will remain in place, with Mike Jenks, current Chairman and CEO of Jemi Fibre, entering into a long-term agreement with CanWel and leading the division going forward. • ImmediateFinancialBenefits.The refinancingof JemiFibre’s seniorloans is expected to reduce its interest costs by approximately $7 million per annum. Jemi Fibre also has substantial tax losses that could be available to reduce taxable income in future periods. • Financially Accretive. The Transaction is expected to be immediately accretivetoCanWel’searningsandfreecashflowpersharebyover15%onanannual basis, with a commensurate reduction in CanWel’s pro forma dividend payout ratio to approximately 75%. • Meaningful Operational Synergy Potential. Potential for operational synergies to be realized over time, including increased scale and purchasing benefitsonpressuretreatmentinputs,andutilizationofCanWel’sestablishedsales and distribution channels. Amar Doman, CEO of CanWel, commented “The Transaction further solidifiesourpositioninCanadaasaleadingmanufactureranddistributorof building material and related products. The acquisition of vast timberland holdings and experienced operators strengthens our supply chain, guaranteeing access to raw material supply for our company. We also forge stronger relationships with our existing suppliers, who are customers of Jemi Fibre. We are very pleased to deepen our presence in Western Canada, and look forward to welcoming our new colleagues to the CanWel family and accelerating our offerings, presence and overall growth together”. Mike Jenks added “We are extremely pleased to be joining the CanWel organization to establish a more stable operating platform. Joining CanWel allows us to be part of a larger entity with deep and effective sales and distribution channels, operating expertise and a strong balance sheet. We have worked hard building a highly strategic, valuable and integrated collection of assets, and look forward to continuing our company’s vision as part of CanWel.”•

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Sean Curran Appointed Senior Vice President,

Sales & MarketingRichmond, BC, Mar. 10, 2016, CNWCatalyst Paper has appointed Sean Curran as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing effective Monday, April 18, 2016. He replaces Jim Bayles, who will retire on April 1, 2016. Sean was formerly the Vice President, Sales & Marketing with Canfor, and brings nearly 30 years of experience in global pulp, paper and energy markets, as well as strategic positioning and marketing partnerships, to this senior leadership role at Catalyst. Sean holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science fromYork University and a Business Administration Certificate from theUniversity of New Brunswick.•




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Average Domestic Log Selling Prices for Major Coastal Loggers For the Month Ended January 31, 2016, Source: Timber Pricing Branch, Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations

Grade/AMV Alder Birch Cedar Cottonwd Cypress Fir HemBal Maple Spruce Wh. Pine Grade %

B 224.24 0.83 C 142.20 8.25 D 437.79 164.64 491.05 177.17 275.38 3.00 1.79 2.86 4.79 10.06 E 239.25 3.57 F 390.56 147.27 325.59 133.14 197.98 1.33 2.39 2.71 5.51 4.66 G 167.53 7.90 H 255.97 100.32 170.14 77.28 103.50 68.45 27.19 33.43 10.79 19.50 20.34 1.51 I 197.25 82.50 106.69 56.56 65.00 65.32 9.01 5.20 6.03 13.28 16.09 4.83 J 195.06 53.91 70.16 49.59 41.74 57.22 12.19 25.35 27.10 13.84 4.72 71.22 K 260.40 5.86 L 198.27 14.26 M 137.05 9.25 U 109.01 41.18 40.00 40.60 39.55 37.11 14.60 10.75 32.90 18.28 14.01 17.77 X 73.19 90.19 65.46 30.60 39.59 55.05 39.90 35.66 99.89 2.93 13.53 5.44 16.03 100.00 9.89 2.01 Y 25.00 3.16 14.21 10.91 37.61 39.26 36.44 0.11 0.37 7.57 3.09 8.78 8.75 2.65 Volume (m3) 2,137 41,486 3,163 16,599 68,595 374 2,437 938 Species % 1.57 30.57 2.33 12.23 50.54 0.28 1.80 0.69 Specie AMV 73.10 204.30 72.30 95.40 62.30 55.10 105.10 53.20 Total Volume (m3) 135,729 Total Dollars $15,046,269

Comparisons from the previous month ended, December 31, 2015

Volume (m3) 1,091 53,108 118 7,747 39,615 103,492 134 5,210 2,425 Species % 0.51 24.94 0.06 3.64 18.60 48.60 0.06 2.45 1.14 Specie AMV 77.10 211.50 40.00 70.00 117.00 49.10 55.00 100.00 58.10

Approximate conversion factors for m3 to Mbf Scribner & Mbf Scribner to m3: AStandardSawlogwitha2.1m3logaverage(approx.190bf)shouldhaveaconversionfactorrangingfrom5.20to5.40.AGanglogwitha0.9m3logaverage(approx.130bf)shouldhaveconversionfactorof6.8to7.1.Mbftom3 - Mbf volume multiplied by appropriate conversion factor for its size & for m3 to Mbf, divide m3 by conversion factor. District of Sechelt

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Global Trade of Softwood Lumber Reached a 10-year high in 2015

Seattle,WA, March 15, 2015, Wood Resources International LLC The following is an excerpt from the Global Lumber Market Update from the most recent issue of the Wood Resource Quarterly (www.woodprices.com):Global Lumber Trade A majority of the 20 largest softwood lumber-consuming countries in the world increased their importation of lumber in 2015, resulting in global trade reaching its highest level in ten years. The US imported 10% more lumber year-over-year and a number of countries in Europe also raised their consumption of imported lumber last year.North America The US lumber market was a bright spot as compared to most other regions of the world in 2015. As a result of a healthy housing market, lumber consumptionwasup almostfivepercent as compared to 2014 and importvolumes in 2015 were 10 percent higher than in the previous year. The strong domestic market and a weakening Asian market also resulted in less lumber being exported in 2015, as reported in the WRQ. Export shipments were down 9.7%, while imports were up 10% from 2014. Lumber exports from Canada reached an eight-year high in 2015 when sawmills took advantage of the fairly strong US lumber market, which combined with the weak currency, allowed them to ship 9.2% more lumber to the US than in 2014. Shipments to China, on the other hand, fell over 13% to the lowest level since 2010.Northern Europe Lumber prices in the Nordic counties have trended downward since early 2014, in US dollar terms, as the dollar has strengthened against both the EuroandtheSwedishkrona.Fromthefive-yearhighinMarch2014,pricesinSweden have fallen almost 30%. During2015,Swedishsawmillsincreasedexportvolumesbyalmostfivepercent as compared to the previous year, reaching the highest annual shipment since 2006. Of the ten largest consumers of Swedish lumber, Germany, the Netherlands and China increased their import shipments from Sweden the most. The Finnish sawmilling industry experienced a similar trend as that of Sweden with higher export volumes in 2015. The biggest expansions in shipping volumes were to China, Japan and Israel.China Although importation of softwood lumber to China fell by two percent in 2015 from the previous year, Russian volumes were up by almost 20 percent year-over-year. Russia is now the largest supplier of lumber to China and had a market share of 52 percent last year. Lumber import prices fell throughout 2015 with average values in

BC Keeps Top Spot in Provincial Economic

Growth in 2016Ottawa, ON, Mar. 8, 2016, TCBC Following up on its solid performance of the last two years, B.C.’s economy is expected to grow by 2.7 per cent, outpacing all other provinces in 2016, according to The Conference Board of Canada's Provincial Outlook: Winter 2016. "British Columbia posted the strongest economic growth last year and, thanks to widespread gains, is expected to lead the provincial growth rankings over the next two years," said Marie-Christine Bernard, Associate Director, Provincial Forecast. • B.C.'s economy will outpace all other provinces this year, posting real GDP growth of 2.7 per cent. • The province will experience broad-based gains in 2016. • Aside from B.C., only Ontario, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia can expect to see their economy grow by more than 2 per cent this year. • The slump in oil prices will continue to weigh on the economies of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The province's goods and service industries are forecast to grow strongly in 2016. This will encourage more Canadians—particularly those in the struggling oil-producing provinces—to move to British Columbia. Solid demand for new homes will keep housing starts elevated, while the resale market is showing no signs of slowing down. This bodes well for theprovince'sfinance,insurance,andreal estate industry, which is poised to post healthy gains over the next few years. The province's manufacturing




Stella-Jones Reports Record 2015 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results

Montreal, PQ, March 15, 2016, Stella-Jones Stella-JonesInc.hasannouncedfinancialresultsforitsfourthquarterandfiscalyearendedDecember31,2015. “In 2015, Stella-Jones earned the highest revenues and net income in its history while continuing to position itself for future growth. The Company’s continental production network once again expanded through strategic acquisitions, thus enhancing its already well-established role as a leading source and reliable supplier of treated wood products. By rigorously adhering to its business model and maintaining a relentless focus on maximizing network efficiency, Stella-Jones continues to create value for its shareholders,” said Brian McManus, President and Chief Executive Officer. Fourth Quarter Results Sales reached $357.5 million, up 23.3% from $289.9 million a year ago. ThisincreaseprimarilyreflectstheacquisitionofRamForestGroupInc.andRamforLumberInc.(together“Ram”)onOctober1,2015,whichcontributedsalesof$14.8million,whiletheconversioneffectfromfluctuationsinthevalueof the Canadian dollar, Stella-Jones’ reporting currency, versus the U.S. dollar, increased the value of U.S. dollar denominated sales by $41.6 million when compared with last year. Excluding these factors, sales increased approximately $11.2 million, or 3.9%. Railway tie sales amounted to $147.5 million, up 12.5% from $131.1 million lastyear.Excludingtheconversioneffectfromcurrencyfluctuations,railwaytie sales declined approximately $4.3 million, mainly due to the yearover-year timing difference for certain deliveries. Sales of utility poles rose 13.8% to $129.5 million, versus $113.8 million last year. Excluding the conversion effect from currency fluctuations, sales increased approximately $1.4 million, as higher sales of distribution poles stemming from regular replacement programs was partially offset by lower sales of transmission poles due to decreased demand in special projects as a result of the weakness in the oil and gas as well as mining industries. Residential lumber sales reached $40.1 million, up from $17.9 million last year,reflectingtheRamacquisition.Industrialproductsalesamountedto$23.6million, up from $18.7 million a year ago, as a result of higher sales of treated wood for bridge structures. Log and lumber sales were $16.7 million, versus $8.4 million last year due to the purchase and resale of lumber, as well as the timing of timber harvesting. In the last quarter of 2015, Stella-Jones enlarged its procurement department to support residential lumber requirements. In order to procure sufficientlumberatcompetitivepricingforthisproductcategory,theCompanyis engaged in purchasing greater volumes and, subsequently, reselling excess product into local home-building markets. Margins on resold lumber are nominal, as they are performed at a value close to cost of sales. These lumber sales, along with non-pole-quality log sales, make up the logs and lumber product category.


December being 24 percent lower than in the same month in 2014. Current import prices are at their lowest level in over ten years.Japan Demand for wood in Japan has fallen the past two years partly as the result of an eight percent decline in housing starts. Domestic lumber production fell an estimated nine percent from 2013 to 2015, and lumber import volumes were down 20% from 2013. Lumber prices have been fairly stable in both US dollar and Yen terms over the past 12 months. The only exceptions have been European whitewood, which increased eight percent from January 2015 to January 2016, and Canadian hemlock, which was up four percent over the same time period.Russia Russia continues to be the world’s second largest softwood lumber exporter behind Canada, accounting for about 22% of globally traded lumber in 2015. Shipments were up to practically all markets with the exception of the CIS countries, which imported 19 percent less in 2015. Russian lumber export prices have now trended downward for two years. Global lumber, sawlog and pulpwood market reporting is included in the 52-page quarterly publication Wood Resource Quarterly To subscribe to the WRQ, please go to www.woodprices.com •

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Grossprofitamountedto$69.3million,or19.4%ofsales,inthefourthquarter of 2015, versus $51.4 million, or 17.7% of sales, in the fourth quarter of2014.Theincreaseinabsolutedollarsreflectsgreaterbusinessactivity,thecontribution from the Ram acquisition, as well as the favourable impact of the conversioneffectfromcurrencyfluctuations.Theincreaseasapercentageofsalesisattributabletoadjustedpricingforrailwaytiesandgreaterefficienciesthroughout the Company's plant network. Asaresultofhighergrossprofit,operating incomewas$48.3million,or 13.5% of sales, in the fourth quarter of 2015, versus $33.9 million, or 11.7% of sales, in the fourth quarter of 2014. Net income for the period reached $33 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, compared with $23 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, last year. This represents a year-over-year increase in net income of 43.7%.2015 Results Sales for the year ended December 31, 2015 reached $1,559.3 million, up 24.8% from last year’s sales of $1,249.5 million. The Ram acquisition generated sales of $14.8 million, while the wood treating facilities acquired from Boatright Railroad Products, Inc. on May 22, 2014 contributed additional sales of $48.4 million.TheconversioneffectfromfluctuationsinthevalueoftheCanadiandollar versus the U.S. dollar, increased the value of U.S. dollar denominated sales by about $166.3 million when compared with the previous year. Excluding these factors, sales increased approximately $80.4 million, or 6.4%. Grossprofit reached$307.3millionor19.7%of sales in2015,up from$224.2 million or 17.9% of sales in 2014. Operating income amounted to $220.1 million, or 14.1% of sales, compared with $155.7 million, or 12.5% of sales, last year. Net income rose 36.1% to $141.4 million, or $2.04 per diluted share, up from $103.8 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, in the prior year.Financial Position As at December 31, 2015, the Company’s long-term debt, including the current portion, stood at $669.9 million compared with $444.6 million at the end of 2014. The increase essentially reflects higher borrowings followingthe Ram acquisition, increased working capital requirements due to higher business activity and the effect of local currency translation on U.S. dollar denominated long-term debt. As at December 31, 2015, Stella-Jones’ total debt to total capitalization ratio was 0.42:1, versus 0.39:1 twelve months earlier.Outlook “Despite a softening in certain sectors of the North American economy, we expect demand for the Company’s core products to remain healthy in 2016. In the railway tie market, North American railroads will continue to maintain the continentalrailnetwork,asoperatorsconstantlyseekoptimallineefficiency.As for utility poles, lower resource prices continue to create headwinds, mainly through a decrease in demand for special projects, while regular maintenance demand is expected to hold. Meanwhile, the Ram acquisition will allow Stella-Jones to broaden its reach and its product offering in the residential lumber category. In the short-term, we will focus on completing the proposed acquisitions of Lufkin Creosoting Co., Inc. and 440 Investments, LLC during the second quarter of 2016, while continuing to identify further means to enhance network productivity,” concluded Mr. McManus.•

(Stella-Jones continued from page 5) Woodland Licence Signed with Lheidli T’enneh First NationPrince George, BC, Mar. 1, 2016, MFLRNO The Province has issued a First Nations woodland licence to Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, enhancing employment and economic opportunities in the region, Minister of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson has announced. This 25-year First Nations woodland licence allows the Lheidli T’enneh to harvest 25,000 cubic metres of timber per year from their traditional territory. The agreement includes two parcels, covering 7,197 hectares, of Crown land near Tabor Mountain and Sugar Bowl – Grizzly Den Provincial Park respectively, in B.C.’s north-central Interior. This is the fourth First Nations woodland licence issued since the Province began the program in 2011. These area-based, direct-award forest licences give First Nations a stronger role in forest and land stewardship and make it easier for First Nations forest companies to secure investment and loans. “Congratulations to the Lheidli T’enneh on their First Nations woodland licence. This licence improves their opportunity to manage forests and engage in resource stewardship according to traditional land use practices,” said Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount added, “This woodland licence will ensure that the Lheidli T'enneh have an additional tool to help them grow the economy and increasebenefitsforfamiliesintheircommunity.”•District of Sechelt



Upcoming BC Timber Sales and Winning Bids Please Note; The information provided below is intended only as a convenient summary of public timber sale activity in the province. The Forest Industry Trader, does not guarantee the accuracy of the information, and strongly advises that if you have interest in a particular sale that you contact the appropriate Timber Sales Office for full particulars, and verification of details.

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A92674 Babine 16/03/02 LSB 24,479 17 m 1,2 or 3 China Nose FSR 1.80 0.27 NB Stephen Burkholder

A90219 Babine 16/03/02 SSB 17,175 29 m 1,2 or 3 Himech FSR 16.37 29.60 27.63 Babine Forest Products Ltd.

A92532 Strait of Georgia 16/03/02 SSB 19,399 16 m 1,2 or 3 Crane Lake South 38.47 34.55 32.06 Georgia Forest Products

A93736 Chinook 16/03/03 LSB 14,289 24 m 1,2 or 3 Watun River 22.38 37.11 12.72 ** Dennis Reindl

A91229 Cariboo-Chilcotin 16/03/03 LSB 12,119 24 m 1,2 or 3 Big Creek 1.00 1.01 NB Robert Menzies

A92788 Kootenay 16/03/03 LSB 45,442 18 m 1,2 or 3 Mia Creek 17.15 15.33 NB Marvin Fraser

A92508 Prince George 16/03/04 LSB 23,333 16 m 1,2 or 3 Norman Lake 10.02 3.33 0.09 Walter Neufeld

A89908 Kamloops 16/03/04 SSB 36,819 24 m 1,2 or 3 Fadear Mountain 33.86 35.29 27.02 Aspen Planers Ltd.

A93336 Chinook 16/03/04 SSB 29,298 24 m 1,2 or 3 Culliton Creek 23.37 30.27 25.63 Black Mount Logging Inc.

A93571 Kamloops 16/03/07 LSB 15,368 25 m 1,2 or 3 Bullock Lake 0.50 0.00007 NB Norbord Inc.

A93006 Okanagan-Columbia 16/03/08 SSB 20,840 15 m 2 Kilmer 21.00 43.75 31.41 Pine Ideas Ltd.

A89924 Peace-Liard 16/03/08 LSB 49,291 24 m 1,2 or 3 Oetata 9.02 7.02 4.85 JB Bassett Contracting Ltd.

A92005 Prince George 16/03/08 SSB 15,260 24 m 1,2 or 3 Tsedeka 18.44 45.86 35.19 Tracey McDonald

A92387 Prince George 16/03/09 LSB 45,801 30 m 2 Munro Road 11.53 19.42 11.57 391605 BC Ltd.

A92497 Prince George 16/03/09 LSB 40,488 16 m 1,2 or 3 Weedon 14.66 7.85 6.00 550031 BC Ltd.

A93416 Kamloops 16/03/09 LSB 8,595 14 m 1,2 or 3 NW of Rail Lake 4.85 0.39 NB Pamela Franzen

A90240 Kootenay 16/03/09 SSB 26,683 20 m 1,2 or 3 Bluejoint Creek 24.51 26.96 24.59 Vaagen Fibre Canada ULC

A56888 Cariboo-Chilcotin 16/03/09 LSB 61,630 28 m 1,2 or 3 Batnuni-Kevin Lake Rd 12.49 19.77 16.60 Bid Right Contracting Ltd.

A92509 Cariboo-Chilcotin 16/03/09 LSB 7,478 20 m 1,2 or 3 Square Lake 2.64 NB NB No Bidders

A91703 Prince George 16/03/10 LSB 21,871 19 m 1,2 or 3 Gaffney, Manson 9.71 21.13 15.53 Peggy Parr

A89958 Peace-Liard 16/03/10 LSB 25,173 24 m 1,2 or 3 Oetata 7.49 1.25 0.65 West Fraser Mills Ltd.

A89396 Okanagan-Columbia 16/03/10 LSB 8,931 13 m 1,2 or 3 Saunier 16.18 26.20 22.90 **K & M Trucking Ltd.

A92588 Strait of Georgia 16/03/10 SSB 56,669 20 m 1,2 or 3 Alpha Mainline 17.23 13.47 5.49 0772660 BC Ltd.

A93735 Chinook 16/03/10 LSB 18,933 24 m 1,2 or 3 Naikoon River 20.22 17.00 1.51 **Alfred Loewen

A93152 Chinook 16/03/10 SSB 25,196 10 m 1,2 or 3 Myrtle Point 54.96 27.27 26.04 **Western Forest Products

A93442 Chinook 16/03/11 SSB 24,011 24 m 1,2 or 3 TFL38 Squamish R. 13.92 8.68 6.89 **Michael Carson

A89891 Strait of Georgia 16/03/11 SSB 46,199 20 m 1,2 or 3 Boomerang Lake 37.66 32.64 31.37 Island Timberlands GP Ltd.

A92479 Prince George 16/03/11 LSB 35,609 17 m 1,2 or 3 Mandalay/KMAN 11.40 11.75 6.11 Jody Carley

A88441 Strait of Georgia 16/03/14 SSB 32,360 15 m 1,2 or 3 Morton/Mohun 39.18 37.40 37.36 Georgia Forest Products

A93184 Stuart-Nechako 16/03/14 LSB 67,066 25 m 1,2 or 3 Salmon 14.28 20.39 16.66 Conifex Inc.

A86082 Chinook 16/03/14 LSB 29,832 36 m 1,2 or 3 East Coast 21.21 32.12 18.32 **Dennis Reindl

A93353 Chinook 16/03/14 SSB 45,223 36 m 1,2 or 3 Spuzzum Creek 14.34 12.53 4.10 **0793663 BC Ltd.

A91681 Prince George 16/03/14 SSB 14,953 17 m 1,2 or 3 Misinchinka Creek 25.51 40.18 35.76 Environmental Mats Ltd.

A91683 Prince George 16/03/14 SSB 24,264 27 m 2 Scovil Creek 25.74 45.22 43.27 550031 BC Ltd.

A92524 Strait of Georgia 16/03/15 SSB 19,693 12 m 1,2 or 3 Snowden Main 40.80 41.01 37.97 Coastland Wood Industries

A89747 Seaward 16/03/15 SSB 24,238 12 m 1,2 or 3 Port Hardy 51.52 81.49 79.89 0772660 BC Ltd.

A84021 Chinook 16/03/15 SSB 31,230 15 m 1,2 or 3 Jervis Inlet 9.81 1.47 NB JWM Forestry Ltd.* Results not yet final, ** Approval Pending




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A93549 Peace-Laird 16/03/15 LSB 20,183 27 m 1,2 or 3 Jedney Creek 7.14 0.005 NB John Driedger

A92162 Peace-Laird 16/03/15 SSB 51,851 24m 1,2or3 CarbonLake 13.05 4.26 4.21 Young'sMills(1980)Ltd.

A92399 Prince George 16/03/15 LSB 43,386 31 m 1,2 or 3 Klawli River 12.72 2.75 1.03 David Watt

A92398 Prince George 16/03/15 LSB 25,408 31 m 1,2 or 3 Klawli Lake 8.65 NB NB No Bidders

A91503 Prince George 16/03/15 SSB 9,999 15 m 1,2 or 3 Coal Creek 28.55 47.59 42.44 Curtis Fenton

A91677 Prince George 16/03/15 SSB 13,147 17 m 1,2 or 3 Misinchinka-Trappers Cr. 18.83 49.62 25.87 Thomas Sword

A92345 Kamloops 16/03/15 LSB 10,213 24 m 1,2 or 3 Eakin 4.14 6.18 4.99 Jareco Holdings Ltd.

A93186 Stuart-Nechako 16/03/15 SSB 49,354 14 m 1,2 or 3 Airline Lake 23.70 44.09 30.37 D.N.T. Contracting Ltd.

A91065 Cariboo-Chilcotin 16/03/16 LSB 21,259 16 m 1,2 or 3 N. of 139 k Batnuni Rd. 11.33 10 km road construction

A93657 Prince George 16/03/16 SSB 37,348 24 m 2 Chuchinka Colbourne 26.50 Conventional

A91554 Prince George 16/03/16 LSB 8,846 14 m 1,2 or 3 West Parsnip 13.79 2.1 km road construction

A84351 Prince George 16/03/16 LSB 9,497 20 m 1,2 or 3 Sylvester Creek 5.96 Dry or frozen soil

A91486 Prince George 16/03/16 LSB 7,061 19 m 1,2 or 3 Gregg Creek 5.57 2.7 km road construction

A84188 Prince George 16/03/16 LSB 11,561 13 m 1,2 or 3 Gillis Mainline 4.56 Conventional

A80058 Peace-Liard 16/03/16 LSB 79,806 27 m 1,2 or 3 Cypress Creek 7.75 15.8 km road construction

A93206 Prince George 16/03/16 SSB 37,050 19 m 1,2 or 3 TFL 30 - Averil 23.16 Cable/ conventional

A93910 Cariboo-Chilcotin 16/03/16 SSB 37,012 24 m 1,2 or 3 Quesnel Lake 34.67 5.9 km road construction

A93207 Prince George 16/03/16 SSB 41,348 28 m 1,2 or 3 TFL 30/Pass Lake Rd. 20.94 7.7 km road construction

A92515 Cariboo-Chilcotin 16/03/17 LSB 25,453 24 m 1,2 or 3 Gaspard 4.56 Dry or frozen soil

A93330 Kamloops 16/03/17 LSB 29,510 24 m 1,2 or 3 Beddingfield Lake 4.42 6.7 km road construction

A55820 Cariboo-Chilcotin 16/03/17 SSB 34,632 40 m 1,2 or 3 Big Valley 2100 Rd. 12.14 Cable/ conventional

A94015 Chinook 16/03/17 LSB 380 1 m 1,2 or 3 Elphinstone 50.00 Decked wood

A92976 Peace-Laird 16/03/17 SSB 40,223 27 m 1,2 or 3 Jedney Creek 9.02 8.6 km road construction

A84332 Prince George 16/03/17 LSB 32,203 20 m 1,2 or 3 Finger Lakes 8.62 Winter harvest

A93121 Chinook 16/03/17 LSB 15,427 24 m 1,2 or 3 Delkatla Creek 22.15 5.6 km road construction

A92377 Prince George 16/03/18 LSB 29,769 16 m 2 Tsedeka Creek 10.09 7.8 km road construction

A93374 Stuart-Nechako 16/03/18 SSB 106,475 26 m 1,2 or 3 Airline 21.31 22.4 km road construction

A93325 Kamloops 16/03/18 LSB 84,319 29 m 1,2 or 3 Spanish Creek 5.05 15.1 km road construction

A92348 Stuart-Nechako 16/03/22 LSB 34,905 14 m 1,2 or 3 McLeod-Tsilcoh FSR 13.02 6.6 km road construction

A92406 Kamloops 16/03/22 LSB 29,210 18 m 1,2 or 3 Jim Creek 6.04 7.69 km road construction

A89550 Babine 16/03/24 SSB 11,502 28 m 1,2 or 3 Deep Creek 21.24 1.88 km road construction

A86675 Babine 16/03/29 LSB 11,055 28 m 1,2 or 3 MacDonald FSR 27 Km 11.34 Dry or frozen soil

A92837 Babine 16/03/29 LSB 5,532 28 m 1,2 or 3 Taman/Pinkut 13.89 2.53 km road construction

A93021 Stuart-Nechako 16/03/29 LSB 68,715 25 m 2 Rainbow 12.14 15.8 km road construction

A94040 Babine 16/03/30 LSB 5,316 28 m 1,2 or 3 Copper South FSR 10.15 Winter harvest

A84148 Skeena 16/03/31 SSB 16,239 18 m 1,2 or 3 Orenda/Windfall 10.08 Cable/ground based

A90847 Kootenay 16/04/05 LSB 30,798 18 m 1,2 or 3 Negro Creek 21.96 Conventional

Please Note; The information provided below is intended only as a convenient summary of public timber sale activity in the province. The Forest Industry Trader, does not guarantee the accuracy of the information, and strongly advises that if you have interest in a particular sale that you contact the appropriate Timber Sales Office for full particulars, and verification of details.

Legend:SBB...scalebasedbonusbid($/m3),LSB..cruisebasedbonusoffer(lumpsum),App...application,NB...nobid,Inel....ineligible

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New Community Forest Issued in the Robson

ValleyPrince George, BC, Mar. 15, 2016, MFLNRO The creation of the Valemount Community Forest, represented by Valemount Community Forest Company, wil l help promote economic stability and employment opportunities, while enhancing the ability for local forest stewardship. Located in the Robson Valley, the Valemount community forest agreement covers 13,197 hectares and includes an allowable annual cut of 35,209 cubic metres. The agreement has an initial term of 25 years and is renewable for another 25-year term after 10 years. Broad community support has been shown for the creation of the community forest, which has been made possible through Valemount’s purchase of a portion of an existing Carrier Lumber licence. Engagement and consultation was also carried out with area First Nations.Community forest agreements are long-term, area-based tenures designed to encourage community involvement in the management of local forests. A community forest is managed by a local government, community group orFirstNation for thebenefitof theentire community. “Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations staff, MLA Shirley Bond, Valemount municipal and community forest staff, Valemount community members and local stakeholders deserve a lot of credit for all of their work to get to this


Province Increasing Fibre Supply Security, Streamlining Wildlife Licensing

Victoria, BC, March 10, 2016 Legislative amendments introduced today will increase fibre supplyfor forest product manufacturers and enable wildlife-related licensing and permitting activities to be moved online. Acting on commitments in Minister Steve Thomson’s July 2015 mandate letter, proposed amendments to the Forest Act continue implementation of recommendations from the BC Timber Sales Effectiveness Review and help provide security tousersof residualfibre, suchaspelletproducers, in theprovince’s Interior.Specifically, proposed amendments to the Forest Act would: Provide the Province with additional tools to more effectively balance its objective for greater community and First Nations direct involvement in the forest sector, with the need to ensure that BC Timber Sales has access to a sufficientsupplyoftimbertoprovidecrediblecostandpricebenchmarksforB.C.’s timber pricing system. Support economic opportunities for communities throughout the provincebyincreasingfibresupplythroughallowingtheexpansionofexistingcommunity forest agreements. Support the management and sustainability of timber supplies by providing the chief forester and minister with improved tools to set, change, andenforceallowableannualcutpartitionsforspecifictimbertypes,profilesand areas. Improveresidualfibreusethroughincreasedcertaintyoffibresupplyforprimary and secondary harvesters in their operational planning.Amendments to both the Forest Act and Wildlife Act are part of Bill 12, Forests, LandsandNaturalResourceOperationsStatutesAmendmentAct(2016). “These legislative amendments provide increased certainty for B.C.’s timberandwoodfibresupply.AmendmentstotheWildlifeActwillsupportfuture moves to e-licensing and strengthen our compliance and enforcement tools torespondto thosewhochoose tobreakourfishandwildlife laws,”commented Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson.•

andtourismsectorsareexpectedtobenefitfromthelowloonie. The Conference Board's forecast includes Petronas’ $36-billion PacificNorthWestliquefiednaturalgas(LNG)terminal.However,thegapbetweenLNG prices in North America and Asia has been closing rapidly, and there is still uncertainly as to if and when construction will begin. The project adds approximately one percentage point to our real GDP forecast for 2017. Aside from B.C., only Ontario, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia can expect to see their economy grow by more than 2 per cent this year. Ontario’s economy is well positioned to advance by an estimated 2.4 per cent this year, just behind British Columbia. The lower Canadian dollar and stronger growth in U.S. consumer demand will help boost Ontario's exports.•

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Forest Industry News & Information

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News Briefs

Timber Sales Forest Average Average Average Office Region Upset Rate Bonus Bid Stumpage

Skeena Northern Interior 10.74 4.64 15.37 Babine Northern Interior 16.14 14.36 30.50 Stuart-Nechako Northern Interior 15.90 14.97 30.87 Prince George Northern Interior 14.72 14.17 28.89 Peace-Liard Northern Interior 10.64 5.02 15.66 Cariboo-Chilcotin Southern Interior 13.42 11.80 25.22 Kamloops Southern Interior 19.55 14.21 33.76 Okanagan-Columbia Southern Interior 28.02 17.47 45.49 Kootenay Southern Interior 23.58 16.63 40.22 Chinook Coastal 18.54 15.35 33.89 Strait of Georgia Coastal 27.99 27.75 55.74 Seaward-tlasta Coastal 29.04 29.91 58.95 Provincal Average 18.36 15.17 33.53

Average Upset Stumpage Rates & Bonus Bids for BC Timber Sales ($/m3)These rates have been taken from timber sales tracked in the Forest Industry

Trader over the past 12 months.PLEASE NOTE: these rates cannot be compared directly with those of major licencees due to levies for engineering, development, silviculture and other

management costs which are born by licencees.

agreement. Their efforts have substantially increased the ministry’s awareness and understanding of just what can be achieved when communities are ready to increase their participation in the forest sector,” Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations said. Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount added, “It has taken a lot of work to reach the successful conclusion we are announcing today. As the local MLA, my job was to ensure that government understood how important this community forest is for economic growth and benefits for Valemount residents. It also means that local communities have a stronger role in forest management in their regions.” "This community forest provides us with an excellent avenue to diversify our economy and gain a stronger voice in how the forests around Valemount are managed and sustained," commented Jeannette Townsend, mayor, Village of Valemount “Congratulations to the Valemount community on being awarded this community forest agreement. Every community forest is unique and the BC Community Forest Association is here to support Valemount in leveraging opportunitiesandgeneratingbenefitsasdefinedbythecommunity,”concludedErik Leslie, president, BC Community Forest Association.Learn More: Valemount community forest :http://bccfa.ca/index.php/becomeamember/members/item/76-valemount-village-of. •

New Provincial Park Protects Majestic

Ancient ForestPrince George, BC, Mar. 15, 2016, MFLRNO Premier Christy Clark announced the creation of B.C.’s newest Class A provincial park in the northern region of the province, which makes up part of the only known inland temperate rainforest in the world. The Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Wudujut Park will be established approximately 120 kilometres east of Prince George, near Dome Creek. “This area, known as the Ancient Forest, is home to some of the largest old-growth cedar trees in our province. Parkstatuswillgivethismagnificentsite the protection it deserves,” said Premier Clark. “Thank you to the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Society, our local MLAs and the dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this happen.” Amendments to the Protected Areas of British Columbia Act, to be introduced on Wednesday, March 16, propose to establish the Ancient Forest as an 11,190-hectare Class A provincial park.“ The proposed establishment of this park – home to some of the largest old-growth cedar trees in the province – reflects the uniqueness of B.C.`sworld-renowned park system,” said Environment Minister Mary Polak. “This spectacular setting will now be preserved and protected for future generations to enjoy.” The park designation ensures this unique habitat will be excluded from timber harvesting and other commercial activity, which helps preserve plant ecosystems, wildlife habitat and cultural values.•District of Sechelt



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1) Intended end use identified by the log purchaser. 2) Spruce, pine and balsam fir. Excludes balsam for log purchases in the Kalum & Kispiox TSAs. 3) Hemlock or balsam fir. Includes balsam for log purchases in the Kalum & Kispiox TSAs. 4) Cedar log prices vary significantly, depending on quality. 5) Mixed species. 6) Logs that will produce fence posts, shake/shingle or other special forest products. 7) Reported log prices represent averages. Individual transaction prices vary considerably due to a number of factors, such as quality, distance to market, etc.

BC Interior Log MarketFor the Month of January, 2016, Source: MFLNRO Timber Pricing Branch

Product 1 SPF 2 Df-Larch Hem-Bal 3 Cedar 4 Wh. Pine Y. Pine Deciduous Other 5 Total/Avg. Sawlog 1,539,431 125,949 41,048 40,579 - - - - 1,747,007 Peelers 71,698 80,991 - - - - - - 152,689 Volume Poles/House - - - - - - - - - (m3) Minor Products 6 - - - - - - - - - Pulpwood 217,895 - 20,274 - - - 86,044 - 324,213 Other - - - - - - - 28,370 28,370 Total 1,829,024 206,940 61,322 40,579 - - 86,044 28,370 2,252,279 Sawlog 65.69 72.81 61.42 108.38 - - - - 67.09 Average Peelers 89.82 84.08 - - - - - - 86.78 Price ($/m3) 7 Poles/House - - - - - - - - - Minor Products - - - - - - - - - Pulpwood 40.60 - 41.86 - - - 37.58 - 39.88 Other - - - - - - - 50.00 50.00 Wtd. Average 63.65 77.22 54.95 108.38 - - 37.58 50.00 64.29




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Fir: •Logging has been hampered in many areas due to bad weather which has kept firm pressure on pricing.Demand remains very strong.

Hemlock: •The low dollar is picking up the slack on export prices, along with increasing Chinese interest.

Red Cedar: •Finding logs is very difficultrightnowandoffersarereflectingthisas they keep on rising. Shingle mills are having a particularly hard time findingvolume.

In General: • Applications to export timber from Coastal BC for March 11, 2016, totalled over 228,000 m3. Here is a summary of the main sorts in cubic metres:

Fir Prov.(m3)

Y-T-D(m3)

Fed.(m3)

Y-T-D(m3)

Std 18,853 72,391 36,430 147,953

Plr 3,378 16,377 34,337 137,252

Gang 5,414 8,950 8,955 59,000

C/S 2,478 8,697 31,972 118,014

He/Ba

H/G 748 5,567 0 10

Std 18,391 106,920 5,185 32,078

Gang 28,473 129,197 11,210 51,748

C/S 9,476 38,390 3,039 14,914

Cedar

Sawlog 0 0 884 5,326

Gang 0 0 1,438 4,304

C/S 0 0 1,057 6,268

Spruce

Std 1,840 13,267 0 1,398

Gang 495 3,695 0 108

Alder

Sawlog 731 3,659 572 2,175

Cyp.

Sawlog 0 0 127 1,052

Total 90,277 407,110 135,206 581,600

The above prices reflect a confidential survey of current transactions in the Vancouver area, by parties whose information we deem to be reliable. The wide range of prices in the high value and specialty sorts is reflective of the broad range of inherent timber quality in our coastal areas and variety in producers sort specifications. The spread in export prices also reflects purchases from buyers in different countries. If you have questions, comments or wish to be a confidential participant in our survey of log prices please contact Nick Pawliuk at (604) 565-8571

Douglas FirSort $/mfbm $/m3Hi-Grade 2020-2700 450-600Lumber 275-325Shop 210-225Poles 85'+ 150-170Poles 65'-80' 140-150Poles 40'-60' 90-115Sml Peeler 8"-14" 90-95Export Sawlog 12"+ 125-150Standard(old) 125-155Standard(2nd) 120-145Export Sawlog 8"-11" 100-130Export Sawlog 5"-7" 80-90Gang 80-90Chip & Saw 55-60Pulp 34-36

Sitka SpruceSort $/mfbm $/m3Hi-Grade 1575-1800 350-400Standard 75-100Gang 50-65Pulp 38-40

CypressSort $/mfbm $/m3Hi-Grade 1460-1690 325-375Standard 90-110Gang 60-65Utility 35-40Pulp 21-25

Hemlock /BalsamSort $/mfbm $/m3Ba Hi-Grade 420-545 100-130He Hi-Grade 755-945 180-210Lumber 130-140Shop 110-120Export Sawlog 12"+ 95-120Standard(old) 72-78Standard(2nd) 68-74Export Sawlog 8"-11" 75-93Export Sawlog 5"-7" 60-70Gang 55-60Chip & Saw 45-50Pulp 38-40

Red CedarSort $/mfbm $/m3Hi-Grade 475-550Oversize/Lumber 330-350Poles 85'+ 300-325Poles 65'-80' 290-300Poles 40'-60' 215-230Houselog 240-260Merch(old) 1200-1225 240-245Merch(2nd) 230-240Shingle 140-210Gang 210-220Utility 110-120Chip & Saw 110-120Pulp 18-20

Vancouver Log Market PricesPrices in Canadian funds March 15, 2016



-----Original Message----- From: Shirley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 3:19 PM To: Connie Jordison; Council; Natalie Chell Subject: Re: Possible large loss of income and jobs in Sechelt Hi Connie We have just heard that the SCRD is trying to come up with a solution to our use of the ramp and Garry Nohr has given us hope that will work it out before June 1. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2016, at 10:04 AM, Connie Jordison <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thank you for your email. Your email has been referred to Council Correspondence. This is circulated weekly on Fridays. In the case of your email, received on March 14/16, it will be circulated on March 18/16 (today). > > Your email did also go to individual Council members email addresses. Council members should be aware, including Councillor Alice Lutes, Sechelt's area representative on the SCRD Board. > > Connie Jordison | Communications Manager | 604.885.1986 > > > PO Box 129, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 > 2nd Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street | www.sechelt.ca > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Shirley [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 7:09 PM > To: Connie Jordison > Cc: Natalie Chell > Subject: Re: Possible large loss of income and jobs in Sechelt > > Will any council member consider responding to me??? I have heard nothing from anyone on council! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 14, 2016, at 11:35 AM, Connie Jordison <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> With thanks to the originator, this is to acknowledge District receipt of your email. Your email has been referred to the weekly Council Correspondence package. As the email was directed to the '[email protected]' email address, it has been delivered to the email accounts of all Council members. >> >>





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>> Connie Jordison | Communications Manager | 604.885.1986 >> >> >> PO Box 129, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 >> 2nd Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street | www.sechelt.ca >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: R+S [mailto:[email protected]] >> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2016 9:59 AM >> To: Council >> Subject: Possible large loss of income and jobs in Sechelt >> >> I am asking if you are at all aware that the SCRD has given us islanders June 1st as a deadline for barging from Coopers green ramp? This will result in our choosing to use the ramp in Horseshoe bay and buy our materials in Vancouver. This will result in a jobs lost and money spent elsewhere such as building supplies, landscapers, contractors, etc. Tess at Rona is upset and has contacted the SCRD. Do you care? >> Thormanby Island resident >> >> Sent from my iPad



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From: tom baker [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2016 7:32 PM To: Connie Jordison

Subject: FW: I just saw this on The Province

Hello pls forward to the Mayor.

http://www.theprovince.com/news/belcarra+will+require+english+from+residents+business+with+village+staff/11789504/story.html They also left you these comments: There is a lot of different languages on the coast already???? _______________________________________ Its a good idea. Thanx Tom




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From: Island Coastal Economic Trust [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 10:47 AM

To: [email protected]

Subject: ICET 10TH ANNIVERSARY INVITATION - Thursday, June 16th

ICET 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – Thursday, June 16th Dear ICET Regional Advisory Committee Members, On June 16, ICET is celebrating a Decade of Regional Growth and Diversification, and we’d like you to join us for panel discussions, success stories, learning opportunities, and of course, a celebratory reception and dinner at the VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. The events of the 16th are our chance to recognize, learn from, and thank the people who have brought ICET’s projects to life. Volunteers in non-profit organizations; First Nations leaders and local elected officials; industry associations and more have embraced the vision of the Province and ICET, and guided the investment of nearly $50M across the Island and Sunshine Coast. The day event: Paying it Forward 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Join our guest speakers for moderated panels and inspirational “Ted-style” talks. Speakers will include some of the key visionaries and “doers” behind the region’s signature projects, who will share the secrets of their success. Learn how to build a winning team, mobilize project champions, community members and volunteers and most importantly how to secure funding from senior government, communities and the private sector. Confirmed speakers will include representatives of the Ucluelet Aquarium, Sunshine Coast Trail, Elk Falls Suspension Bridge, Ladysmith Maritime Society and the Gibsons Public Market. Networking reception 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm





Whether you choose to attend the day’s events, the evening events or both, we expect to see you all at the networking reception. Guests will have the opportunity to sample seafood and other appetizers and a beverage, while enjoying the beautiful scenery on the grounds of the VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station (an ICET funded project). Tours of the station will also be available during this time. Celebration Dinner 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm The focus of our evening celebration will be on recognizing and thanking all who have contributed to the success of the past ten years. The evening will feature a keynote speaker, awards, entertainment and great food. The VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station is located at 370 Crome Pt. Rd., Deep Bay (Bowser), BC, approximately one hour north of Nanaimo or 30 minutes south of Courtenay. Please RSVP by clicking this link to register through our Eventbrite page. We don’t want cost to be a barrier to anyone, so if you require a ‘promo code’, please contact us directly. We would appreciate your registration before April 22nd, 2016. Registration to the general public will open after this date. Regards,

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From: Liz [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 10:31 AM

To: Liz

Subject: AVICC Annual Report And Resolutions for the 2016 AGM & Convention

Please distribute this message to your elected officials, CAO and Corporate Officer and their support staff.

Attached is a copy of the Annual Report and Resolutions to be considered at the upcoming AGM & Convention April 8-10, 2016 in Nanaimo at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

The Resolutions Committee's Comments and Recommendations on the resolutions received by the deadline are included in this report. Late Resolutions will be provided in the Supplementary Information Package that delegates will receive along with their name badge and delegate bag in Nanaimo.

The Annual Report also includes the Financial Statements, an updated Program, the Convention Rules and

proposed member dues. The program does not become final until just prior to the April 8th Convention to be able to accommodate last minute programming issues.

Pre-Convention Newsletter

Next week I will be forwarding the Pre-Convention Newsletter to all registered delegates. This will cover all the important details of the Convention. It will also include the biographies of the nominees for the 2016-17 AVICC Executive received prior to the February 22 deadline.

Registration Related Issues

If you have not yet had a chance to register delegates, online registration is available until March 31st

at https://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/event/2016/AVICC. If you have registered, but are unable to attend or need to update a specific aspect of your registration, I would appreciate receiving notification at your earliest convenience. Some delegates have not selected a breakfast option for Saturday or Sunday. These are both hot breakfasts, and are included with the registration fee. Please let me know if you would like to change your selection to include the breakfast.

If you have any questions or comments, please call or email me. I look forward to seeing you in Nanaimo.

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