Advanced Publication of AGM Motions
In order to enable publication in advance of the Association’s 2011 Annual General Meeting, proposed motions should be submitted to the Governance Committee no later than September 15, 2011.
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Survey of BC Building Code Users Underway
The BC Building and Safety Standards Branch is conducting a province-wide online survey of users of the BC Building Code to gather information on the level of code compliance as well as information on the efficiency of the building regulatory system.
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2010 National Model Construction Code
Presentations Available Online
The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes has made presentations of detailed overviews of major technical changes in the 2010 editions of the National Building Code of Canada, National Fire Code of Canada, and National Plumbing Code of Canada available for online viewing and download.
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Update your Contact Information and
Communication Preferences
To ensure correct delivery of the election and bylaw amendment voting package, as well as the annual report, please remember to update your current e-mail address and communication preferences.
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Vancouver to Host International
Professional Geology Conference
Geoscientists Canada, will host 4IPGC, the 4th International Professional Geology Conference in Vancouver, January 22-24, 2012. The deadline for abstracts is September 15, 2011.
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UBC Seeks Mentors for Engineering Students
The UBC Engineering Mentoring Program is seeking industry professionals to mentor engineering students. The program brings together a professional working in industry as the senior mentor, a senior undergraduate or graduate student, and a first- or second-year student in a tri-mentoring format.
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Division
Now Active
If you are an APEGBC member currently working or interested in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency, complimentary membership in the new division will be available for the remainder of the 2011 calendar year.
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Discipline and Enforcement

Suspended and Fined – James Camsoon Hum, Surrey, BC
The Association received two complaints regarding engineering services provided by James Hum. Those complaints were investigated by designated reviewers and referred to the Investigation Committee for further investigation.
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Career Listings
Our career listings are updated daily.
Visit: www.apeg.bc.ca/go/careerlistings/.

BC Government Makes Data Sets Available Through
New Website
The BC Government has launched DataBC, a website that provides data sets, Freedom of Information responses and ministerial and deputy ministerial travel expenses for public access.
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BC Lions Ticket Offer Supports APEGBC Foundation
The BC Lions football club is extending an offer for discounted tickets this season. $3 dollars from each ticket sold will go towards the APEGBC Foundation.
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APEGBC Affinity Program – Latest Offers Available
View some of the current discounts and offers available to you as a member of APEGBC.
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Follow us on Twitter and Get the Latest Conference News
Follow @APEGBC for the latest news on conference sessions, highlights and promotions. What's more, you could be entered to win a Three-day Conference Package. More information>>

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For more information on the 2011 Annual Conference and AGM, please visit our conference website.

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