BC Building Code Amended to Reflect Landslide Assessment Guidelines
Effective February 1, 2010, the BC Building Code was amended to reflect changes related to seismic slope stability.
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Municipal Sewage Regulation Undergoing Revision
The BC Ministry of Environment intends to revise the Municipal Sewage Regulation. A ministry policy intentions paper addressing proposed “stage 1” revisions was released for comment.
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Best Practices for Use of Digital Signature and Electronic Seal Adopted
APEGBC Council has approved best practices for sealing, signing, dating and transmitting engineering and geoscience documents electronically.
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Council Election Call for Nominations
APEGBC is governed by a Council of elected members and government appointees responsible for setting policy and overseeing the affairs of the Association. Every year members have the opportunity to elect a President, Vice President, and a minimum of five Councillors to serve on APEGBC’s Council. 
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Discipline & Enforcement

Dismissal of Appeal of Supreme Court Decision – Surinder S. Puar, P.Eng, West Vancouver, BC
As previously reported in the January/February 2009 edition of Innovation, Mr. Puar challenged the jurisdiction of the Discipline Committee to hold an inquiry on various grounds. The application to prohibit the disciplinary inquiry was denied by a Discipline Committee Panel.  
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President's Awards Call for Nominations
Help us identify worthy candidates for the 2010 President’s Awards by nominating someone today. The deadline for nominations is April 16, 2010.
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Nominations Sought for Sustainability Award
APEGBC is pleased to invite nominations for its annual Sustainability Award.  The award is open to any project that has demonstrated a commitment to, and understanding of, the concept of sustainability and/or has applied one or more of the Sustainability Guidelines. The deadline for nominations is March 19, 2010.
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Submissions Invited for 2010 Environmental Awards
APEGBC's Environment Committee encourages submissions for the 2010 Environmental Awards, which highlight the role of professional engineers and geoscientists in responsible environmental management. The deadline for nominations is March 26, 2010. 
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Continuing Professional Development Committee Seeks Volunteers
The committee advises on policies, needs and opportunities for members’ professional development; provides periodic review of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Guideline; and provides oversight and monitoring of the implementation of the CPD program.
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APEGBC Affinity Program Update - Latest Offers Available to Members
View some of the current discounts and offers available to you as a member of APEGBC.
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March is National Engineering and Geoscience Month
This month-long event promotes awareness of the engineering and geoscience professions, and highlights career choices in these fields. See the calendar of events for activities happening in communities across BC.
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E-mail Delivery Option Available for Innovation Magazine
Starting with the March/April 2010 issue, members can opt to receive Innovation magazine online instead of by mail.
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