Council Election and Bylaw Vote Results
The results of the 2011/2012 Council Election and Bylaw Vote have been announced. Voting closed at noon, September 30, 2011. Voter participation increased slightly this year with 23.8% of eligible APEGBC members returning ballots.
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APEGBC Seeks Amendments to Modernize Engineers and Geoscientists Act
APEGBC has made a formal request to the provincial government for legislative amendments to modernize the Engineers and Geoscientists Act.
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Annual General Meeting - October 15, 2011
Members are reminded that the 92^nd Annual General Meeting of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC will be held October 15, 2011 in Kelowna, BC.
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Conference Sessions on Budget and Organizational Quality Management Added
APEGBC has added two sessions to the Annual Conference professional development program.These sessions provide an opportunity for members to hear directly from APEGBC officials, and ask questions about the Organizational Quality Management Program or the budget for the 2011/2012 year. 
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APEGBC Endorses National Guideline on Environment and Sustainability
After considering input from the Association’s Sustainability and Environment Committees, Council approved a motion to endorse Engineers Canada’s National Guideline on Environment and Sustainability.
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Province Releases Wood-frame Construction Guide
BC Housing has released a new guide on building enclosure design for wood-frame, multi-unit residential buildings, developed in partnership with the Homeowner Protection Office, APEGBC and the Architectural Institute of BC (AIBC).
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CFES Survey to Look at Accreditation Attributes for Undergraduate Engineering Programs
The Canadian Federation of Engineering Students has launched a survey on graduate attributes and is seeking participation from engineering professionals, professors and students.
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Commentary Invited on Water Quality Guideline for Sulfate
The BC Ministry of Environment has posted a draft BC Water Quality Guideline for Sulfate and is inviting external review and commentary prior to final approval.
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Career Listings
Our career listings are updated daily.
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Opportunity for Internationally Trained Engineers to Receive Iron Ring
Camp 23 of the Corporation of the Seven Wardens, Victoria, BC will hold its autumn 2011 Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer Ceremony at the University of Victoria November 10, 2011.
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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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Advanced Conference Registration Closes Monday Night Advanced conference registration closes the evening of Monday, October 10. Conference registration will resume on site in Kelowna on Wednesday, October 12 at 5:00 pm. For more information on the 2011 Annual Conference and AGM, please visit our conference website.

Conference Session Recordings Available this Year
New this year, conference participants will be able to add online conference recordings to their registration package.
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