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Member News
Holiday Awards NominationsOur annual awards nominations are open. All nominations/applications must be received by November 10th, 2023. There are four awards available: Project Excellence - recognizes projects that have demonstrated design and/or construction excellence, energy-efficient buildings, or new uses of technology. Outstanding Individual Award - recognizes an individual who has shown leadership and noteworthy achievement in their community and has demonstrated professional contributions to the electrical industry. Community Contribution - recognizes a company or individual who has given back to the community, whether it’s financial or time volunteered. Betty Lou Education Relief Award - recognizes an individual who has worked in our industry for a minimum of 3 years, has made an impact within their organization, and has volunteered time to the association or the industry. The award can be used towards upcoming education costs or student loans that have yet to be paid. Events
Seminar & Trivia Night
Ever feel like the you don’t understand the jargon around investing and being financially savvy? What’s a TFSA? What’s the purpose of an RRSP? How much money should I be investing? Join us for a finance seminar and trivia night on Wednesday, November 1, at the Clayton Public House in Langley starting at 5pm. After the half-hour finance seminar, we will move to a trivia competition in teams of 4-6 people. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Tickets are $20 each ($25 for non-members) and you can sign up by yourself or with a team on our website. Note that the trivia portion is not specific to finance.
Lighting Controls Seminar
Registration is now open for our seminar with tabletop exhibits sponsored by the BCEA and IES on the topic of lighting controls. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 28th from 7:30am-2:30pm at the Sandman Hotel in Vancouver.
There will be two seminars to start the event, followed by some time to explore the exhibitor tables. Breakfast and lunch are included in ticket costs. To register, purchase an exhibitor table, or sponsor this event, check out our website. Island Disc Golf
BCEA Vancouver Island representative, Adam Carnwell, invites anyone interested in Disc Golf to join him after work (starting at 3:30pm) on Fri. Oct. 27 at Millstream Disc Golf in Victoria.
This is a casual drop in so there is no need to register. Don’t have discs? No problem, we have BCEA ones you can buy; 3 discs for $40 taxes incl. Please send any questions to acarnwell@macsii.com Victoria Year End Wrap Up
Mark your calendars for December 7, as our Island committee puts on an unforgettable evening of adrenaline-packed fun. This one-of-a-kind event combines the thrill of axe throwing, the precision of a golf simulator, and the immersive experience of a virtual reality room, all under one roof at the Axe & Grind venue in Victoria, BC. Tickets will be $55/ea.
Stay tuned for more info in our next newsletter, or contact acarnwell@macsii.com Annual Holiday Awards & Luncheon
We are just six weeks away from celebrating our 99th Anniversary! Join us on Friday, December 1 for our annual holiday awards & luncheon at Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby, Conference Centre. Our speaker this year is Joe Roberts (aka the Skidrow CEO), author of "The Push for Change." Come network with industry friends and colleagues, kick off the holiday season, and recognize the BCEA’s Award winners and new Alumni inductees. Member tickets are $105+GST/ea, or $800+GST for a table of 8. Non-Member price is $150+GST/person. Registration will start at 11am and lunch will be served at 12pm.
Education
Basic Electricity Course - Online
Registration for our online Basic Electricity Course is now live. This course is a great primer for anyone new to the industry or who wants a refresher on the more basic aspects of the supply chain industry. The cost is $299+GST for members and $399+GST for non-members. Once you register you can complete the course at your own pace.
BCIT Training Courses
Member company BCIT offers many electrical training courses to keep your credentials up to date. Explore the following options:
Member Benefits
Mark Your Calendars
In the Media
B.C. ordered to pay $10M for denying Squamish power project
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered the provincial government to pay $10.125 million after it denied permits to a company that wanted to build a run-of-the river power project near Squamish. (From The Electricity Forum)
N.S. abandons Atlantic Loop, will increase wind and solar energy projects
Nova Scotia is abandoning the proposed Atlantic Loop in its plan to decarbonize its electrical grid by 2030, Natural Resources and Renewables Minister Tory Rushton has announced. (From The Electricity Forum)
Indigenous ownership of Trans Mountain must be 'material', prospective bidder says
As the federal government begins its efforts to sell the Trans Mountain pipeline, the director of one of the groups seeking to buy a stake says nothing less than “material” ownership by Indigenous people is acceptable if Ottawa is serious about reconciliation. (From Vancouver Sun)
Harbour Air says it flew its electric plane from the Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island
B.C.-based aviation company Harbour Air says it’s hit another major milestone in its all-electric seaplane project. (From Global News)
Air Canada buys 30 hybrid-electric passenger airplanes, acquires stake in electric plane maker, targets 2028 service launch
Canada’s largest airline is snapping up some of the earliest hybrid-electric aircrafts to hit the market, putting in an order for 30 ES-30 airplanes made by Heart Aerospace of Sweden and snagging a US$5-million stake in the company in the process. (From Electric Autonomy Canada)
B.C. moves up target date for 100% electric vehicle sales
The B.C. government is moving up its target date for the transition to zero-emission vehicles. Amendments to the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act announced Tuesday will require 100 per cent of new light-duty vehicles sold in the province to be emission-free by 2035. (From CTV News Vancouver)
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Island Disc Golf - Victoria
