Cast your Ballot — Voting Now Open for the Council Election and Bylaw Vote
Members who have not yet voted are urged to cast their ballot and participate in guiding the affairs of the Association. Have your say by reviewing the election and bylaw amendment information and marking your online ballot by noon PST, Friday, October 3, 2008.
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APEGBC 89th Annual General Meeting
The 89th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC is being held Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 8:30 am at the Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre during the APEGBC Annual Conference. All members are welcome and are encouraged to attend.
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Digital Signature and Electronic Seal Technology Set to Launch September 15
APEGBC is partnering with Notarius Inc. to offer digital signature and electronic seal technology to members. This technology will become available as of September 15. Use of the technology will allow APEGBC members to electronically preserve, transmit and sign electronic documents, files or e-mails to clients, owners, municipalities and others. All professional seals recognized by APEGBC as specialist designations (e.g., CP, Struct.Eng.) can be used with the digital signature technology.
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Canadian Objective-based Electrical Code Approved
The Canadian Standards Association has approved two standards: C22.4 No.1 Objective-based Industrial Electrical Code (OBIEC) and the accompanying C22.4 No.2 OBIEC Safety Management System – Requirements. These standards are intended for use by authorized industrial users as an alternative to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
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APEGBC Annual Conference - Important Deadline Dates
Members are reminded that the early fee deadline for Annual Conference registration is fast approaching. Early registration fees are applicable until September 15, 2008. After this date, full fees will be in effect. Also, for those planning on booking hotel accommodation at the host hotel, The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort & Conference Centre, please note that in order to secure the special APEGBC rates, room reservations must be made by September 15, 2008. After this date, room rates will be based on availability.
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Engineering and Geoscience Undergraduate Scholarships
The APEGBC Foundation offers a number of scholarships to engineering and geoscience students attending BC universities. Three different scholarships are currently available this fall: the 2008 BC Hydro/APEGBC scholarships, APEG-MAPS scholarships, and the 2008 South Central Branch Thompson Rivers University Engineering Transfer scholarship.
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Vehicle Emissions Standards – Intentions Paper for Consultation
The Ministry of Environment is in the process of developing a regulation for vehicle emissions standards under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Vehicle Emissions Standards) Act. A policy intentions paper has been drafted for public consultation.
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Trade Commissioners a Resource for Engineering and Geoscience Companies in the International Marketplace
The Vancouver Office of the Trade Commissioner Service is keen to work with BC engineering and geoscience companies to help them pursue international opportunities. The network of Trade Commissioners can be a useful resource to firms looking to identify and pursue international projects, open or acquire offices abroad, attract investment, or find technology or R&D partners.
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Court Dismisses Complainant’s Challenge of Investigation Committee Decision
In a recent court decision, a BC Supreme Court Justice denied an application by a complainant to review a decision of the Association’s Investigation Committee not to recommend a disciplinary inquiry. The judge accepted the Association’s argument that the wording of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act does not provide a complainant with the right to challenge a decision of the Investigation Committee.See the full article>>>
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APEGBC Affinity Program Update - Latest Offers Available to Members
APEGBC works with a number of service providers so that members can access better pricing on products and services. View some of the current offers available to you as a member of APEGBC.
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Manning Awards Recognize Innovative Developments
Canadians who have demonstrated innovative talent in developing and marketing a new concept, process or procedure may be eligible for one of several awards from the Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation.
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Extension of Landfill Gas Regulation Consultation
The Ministry of Environment is in the process of developing the Landfill Gas Regulation under the Environmental Management Act. The ministry's objectives and the proposed contents of the regulation are provided in a policy intentions paper for consultation. The deadline to submit comments has been extended to September 30, 2008. See the full article from the June issue of Connections for more information.
UBC Engineering Tri-mentoring Program Seeks Volunteer Mentors
The Engineering Tri-mentoring Program at the University of British Columbia is looking for professional engineers to be mentors to UBC engineering students. The Engineering Tri-mentoring Program brings together a professional working in industry or academia 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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APEGBC Annual Conference & AGM 2008
Registration is now open for our 2008 Annual Conference & AGM. The conference will take place at The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre, located in Kelowna, BC from October 16-18, 2008.
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