WLRS invites comments on this application. The Lands File is 6409566. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer, Skeena Region WLRS, at Bag 5000 – 3726 Alfred Ave, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by WLRS up to Sept 16, 2025. WLRS may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the Applications, Comments and Reasons for Decision Database website at http://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/ for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

The purpose of this amendment is to show enhanced stocking standards. It does not outline future roads and development areas but explains how harvest areas will be reforested to mitigate forest health risks.

A review and comment period of sixty (60) days is open for stakeholders, interested parties and members of the public to provide written input regarding the FSP amendment. The draft amended FSP and maps can be viewed online at www.capfor.ca/ under the Services – Forest Stewardship Plan and Woodlot Licence Plan Preparation tab.

People wanting to register their input are invited to do so in writing prior to August 19, 2025, when the review and comment period will expire.

For more information or to submit written comments or review, please contact Gary Gallinger, RPF at garygallinger@capfor.ca or 250-287-2120.

Pursuant to paragraph 4.1 and 9.1 of the said Act, the Town of Smithers has deposited with the Navigation Protection Program – Transport Canada, on the on-line Common Project Search registry and under registry number 13080 a description of the following works in the Bulkley River:

The Town of Smithers is proposing to construct additional revetment works to protect infrastructure and property along the Bulkley River. The site is located within municipal boundaries to the east of Rosenthal Road, beginning at UTM coordinates 9U E:618231, N:6072869 at the upstream end and continuing downstream to UTM coordinates 9U E:618183, N:6073170. The site is situated on the west (river left) bank of the main channel of the river, extending approximately 328 m along the bank.

Emergency armouring of approximately 90 m of this site was completed under a DFO Emergency Authorization in May 2023. Ongoing erosion here presents an imminent risk of damage to existing infrastructure (i.e., PNG, BC Hydro, ToS), loss of property, and a general danger to the public.

The revetment will present no interference to navigation on the Bulkley River as it will be integrated with and follow the bank contours, the works will occupy less than 1/10th of the width of the navigable water and be blended into the existing riverbank at the upstream and downstream extents.

Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by the above referenced number) or if you do not have access to the internet, by sending your comments directly to:

Navigation Protection Program – Transport Canada 344 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0P6

Transport Canada (TC) will not make your comments on a project available to the public on the online public registry. However, any information related to a work is considered as unclassified public record and could be accessible upon legal request. As such, the information and records provided should not contain confidential or sensitive information. If you want to provide confidential or sensitive information that you think should not be made public, please contact TC before submitting it.

However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing (electronic means preferable) and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of last notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent.

Town of Smithers

Development Services

devserv@smithers.ca

1027 Aldous Street, PO Box 879

Smithers, BC,

V0J 2N0

Posted at: Smithers, British Columbia this 6th day of June, 2025

Forest Operations Map #2314 for

Forest License A16831

A Forest Operations Map (FOM) #2314 has been prepared by Northpac Forest License Inc. covering lands within the Skeena Stikine Resource District. The area covered by FOM #2314 includes all forested lands within Gitxsan Territory, within the Kispiox Supply Area.

This FOM identifies planned forestry operations such as proposed cutblocks and roads and is intended to provide engagement opportunities for interested members of the public, community, and stake holder groups. Activities proposed in the FOM will be consistent with the Northpac Forest License Inc’s Forest Stewardship Plan (#759).

The FOM will be available for review and comment from Thursday, May 8th , 2025 to Monday June 9th, 2025. The FOM can be accessed online or during regular operating hours at the following locations:

Northpac Forest License Inc FOM #2314

Online: fom.nrs.gov.bc.ca/public/projects

Northpac Forest License Inc. Office

5101 Keith Avenue, Terrace, BC

By appointment: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Comments on the FOM can be submitted electronically through the digital mapping service or should be in writing with reference the applicable FOM. Written comments can be sent to the attention of:

Stephen Chipman EIT, FIT

NorthPac Forestry Group Ltd.

5101 Keith Avenue

Terrace, BC V8G 1K8

Email: Stephen.chipman@northpacforestry.com

We ask that you provide these comments to us no later than June 9th , 2025. All written input received during the review period will be forwarded to the District Manager of the Skeena Stikine Natural Resource District of the BC Ministry of Forests.

The purpose of this amendment is to show enhanced stocking standards. It does not outline future roads and development areas but explains how harvest areas will be reforested to mitigate forest health risks.

A review and comment period of sixty (60) days is open for stakeholders, interested parties and members of the public to provide written input regarding the FSP amendment. The draft amended FSP and maps can be viewed online at www.capfor.ca/ under the Services – Forest Stewardship Plan and Woodlot Licence Plan Preparation tab.

Persons wanting to register their input are invited to do so in writing prior to April 7, 2025, when the review and comment period will expire.

For more information or to submit written comments or review, please contact Gary Gallinger, RPF at garygallinger@capfor.ca or 250-287-2120.

Bylaw No. 1970: Initiated by the Town of Smithers, the text amendment removes “Mobile Vendor and Mobile Restaurants” from the definitions and sections of the Business License Bylaw. It is redirected to the proposed Mobile Vending Bylaw No. 1964.

Subject Property: All private properties and designated Town-owned mobile vending areas within the Town of Smithers.

Purpose: Mobile Vending Bylaw No. 1964 proposes to regulate prepared-to-order food and beverage from food trucks as well as goods and merchandise from pushcarts and sidewalk vendors alike. Implementation of the new permitting process requires amendments to associated bylaws including the Business License Bylaw.

Anyone who believes they will be affected by the proposed Bylaw Amendment is invited to submit written comments to Council prior to the meeting and/or attend the meeting. Written submissions must be received by 1:00 pm Monday, January 27th, 2025.

The proposed bylaw and relevant background information can be viewed at the Town Office, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or online at www.smithers.ca.

Contact: Benjamin Lee, Planner

(250) 847-1600 or general@smithers.ca