Berkley Boy,
A non-resident alien annual non tidal license for BC is $55 cdn. That's like $1.50 US.
Actually it's 35.94 US dollars as of today. The Salmon Stamp (to retain salmon) is $20 Cdn or $13.07 US. If you want to fish Steelhead as well, that'll be an extra $40 Cdn which is $26.14 US. If you're just fishing the fraser and Vedder, you don't have to worry about any extra conservation charges and classified water fees. If you stay above mission on the fraser you don't have to worry about the tidal license. So that adds up to $75.15.
Personally I don't buy the Steelhead stamp, because I just go up about twice a year to fish salmon. This year I'll be buying the salmon stamp, but that's just because I want to get some Sockeye this summer. So I'll be paying $50 to fish. But these figures are based on today's conversion rates. It could be more or less depending on when you buy.
Some forums that I would recommend for information on the local fisheries.
Fish BC Is the busiest I've found for the area, but is targeted primarily on fly fishing.
Coast Angler is a new forum, so isn't very busy yet. But the guy that runs it posts here as Beek, there he's Oolichan. He, or some of his friends there should be able to help you out with any specific questions you have. Also check out the coast angler website for more information on the local fisheries.
I've only been up there a few times, but have done fairly well when there. I don't make any guarantee's on knowing stuff but should be able to point you in the right direction. If you go there in late October/ early November. The rivers should be fairly flooded with Salmon. I normally fish Chums and Chinook while the locals are busy playing with Coho.