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Union of
British Columbia Municipalities Conference &
Municipal Marketplace, Vancouver
Convention and Exhibition Centre, Vancouver, BC
September 24-28 .
One
Event our Editors Never Miss!
 By
Jerry W. Bird
Some
important seeds were planted at the UBCM 95th
Annual Conference. At the time we were seeking a
broader editorial base for our magazines, which
then focused on travel and tourism. Having built
solid contacts with dozens of communities through
Air Highways Magazine and Supermaps at regional
airports, we knew that our circle would be complete
if we added "Economic Development" to the editorial
menu.
That
was our 'defining moment' - and since then we've
provided our readers with a blend of topics that
reflect a new, vibrant, enterprising spirit for all
areas in our realm of interest including the
Continent of Africa, where we are very active. We
made some lifelong friends with mayors from accross
Africa at another great event. It was the UN World
Urban Summit, where we not only interviewed African
mayors and officials, we gave them an escorted tour
of our University and cultural
attractions.
In
2001, new Editorial Board was created, with the
late Joseph C. Whitehead as Chairman. His
background as Publisher of the Journal of Commerce
Weekly, BC Lumberman and Southex Trade Shows was
invaluable. His many contacts in Western Canada,
the USA, and the Asia Pacific region led to wide
and was paramount to our success. From the keen
interest shown by those we interviewed at the UBCM
98th Annual Conference, launching BC Scene Magazine
was a wise decision. There is not a community,
government agency or supplier at the marketplace
who will not benefit from exposure in World Scene
Magazines. Here are some of the stories in
progress:
BC
Manufactured Housing Association: Our editor
has a solid background in this important area going
back to the 1970s, when he was President of the
industry's national Advertising and PR firm. A
major feature will appear in one of BC Scene's
coming editions.
Council
of Forest Industries: COFI was well represented
at the UBCM Conference with exhibits by many of its
member associations and companies. For more on this
province wide, internationally active organization
see The
BC Forest Scene.
Fisheries
Renewal BC: This attractive exhibit presented a
focus on four key programs that invest in fish
stocks, habitat restoration, fisheries and seafood
development and diversification. See
Fishing Section.
Cordilleran
Exploration Roundup 2002 which features the
theme "Back to Canada" is being held from January
21-25, 2002 at the Four Seasons Hotel and the
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Details from the
British Columbia & Yukon Chamber of
Mines (604) 681-5328. (See
Mining Section)
Yellowhead
Trans Canada Highway Association: See stories
on the Yellowhead in our Adventure
Roads section.
The Association will be attending the
Northwest
Corridor Development Association
Conference
in Smithers, BC, Oct 24-26, 2001. (details)
Transport
Canada's Railways Section:
We have been active on the Railway Scene in the
media since 1989 - and there's much more to come.
See
our Rail Adventure Section.
BC Corps of commissionaires: With the
concern about terrorists on the home front, the
Commissionaires are poised to take on a wider role
should it be required. This possibility will be
part of our continuing story on
Airport Security.
UBCM "Water, Storm Water, Waste Water Conference":
One of our Editorial Board members will be
exhibiting at this timely event being held at the
newly expanded Sheraton
Wall Centre Convention
Complex, Vancouver, BC, Oct. 11, 12.
Some UBCM Achievements
ACTUAL
VALUE ASSESSMENT
VARIABLE
TAX RATE SYSTEM
SOCIAL
ASSISTANCE COSTS DROPPED FROM THE PROPERTY TAX
MUNICIPAL
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF B.C.
THREE
YEAR ELECTIONS
MUNICIPAL
HOUSE IN VICTORIA
LIABILITY
AND REGIONAL DISTRICT LEGISLATION
MUNICIPLAL
TICKETING AND BYLAW COURTS
RCMP
CONTRACT RENEWAL
Many
more UBCM introductions and links to
come.
Live
from different locations
Monthly Topics
Media Active on Radio, TV, Internet
METROPOLIS,
World Congress and Africa Travel Magazine supports
the "Metropolis Project" where government decision-
makers, researchers, and non-governmental agents
discuss policies and programs for integrating
immigrants and minorities. Thus they will
effectively manage the impact of immigration and
diversity on city life. Metropolis fosters
exchanges that go beyond the stating of positions,
beyond descriptions, and beyond advocacy. The
Project provides unique opportunities for
stakeholders who share a vision of improving
society through collaboration and partnership to
engage each other, to acknowledge problems openly,
and to work, unfettered, to solve them. 2005 Motto:
"Tradition and Transformation - The Future of the
City," The World Congress is also the General
Assembly of the world wide METROPOLIS network of
capitals and large cities with over a million
inhabitants. e-mail:
cornelia.poczka@senstadt.verwalt-berlin.de
1-888-278-6186 ext 255 or ext 256
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