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An example of
communities in action is the UBCM, which we have
covered for several decades, interacting with their
mayors, administrators and suppliers. It is
included in the area of Canada-Africa cooperation
as an example of an outstanding marketplace for
cities and towns. This page is under
constructin. Liks will be connected soon- and more
information added. The
Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conference
& Municipal Marketplace The seeds of BC Scene
Magazine were planted at the UBCM 95th Annual
Conference in 1998. 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 BC communities
through Air Highways Magazine and Supermaps,
distributed by BC airports, we knew that our circle
would be complete as soon as we added "Economic
Development" to the editorial menu. That was our
'defining moment' - and since then we've conducted
many interviews to provide future readers with a
blend of topics that reflect a new, vibrant,
enterprising spirit for British
Columbia. To set the stage, a new
Editorial Board was created, with prominent BC
Publisher Joseph C. Whitehead serving as
Chairman. His background with the Journal of
Commerce, BC Lumberman and Southex Trade Shows will
be invaluable. His many contacts in BC, Western
Canada, the USA, and the Asia Pacific region led to
wide and will be paramount in the success of BC
Scene. From
the keen interest shown by those we interviewed at
the UBCM 98th Annual Conference, launching BC Scene
has proven to be a wise decision. There is not a
community, government agency or supplier at the
marketplace who will not benefit from exposure in
BC Scene Magazine. 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:
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 METROPOLIS,
May 20068th 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
African
Cities
Africa's
Mayors
Africans
On Video
Who's
Who
People
in Action
Famine
Relief
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1.
Africa
Fashion
2. African
Fabrics
3. Fashion
Museum
4. Fashion
Shopping
5. Fashion
Shows
6. Fashion
Web
7. Hats
and Coiffure
1.
Air
Highways to Africa
2. Hot
News and Cool Ideas
3. Headline
News
4. Most
Read Pages
5.
Editorial- Technology
6. What's
Hot?
7. More
Story Links
1.
Africa
by Rail
2. Paris
of Africa
3. Berber
Wedding Fair
4. Switzerland
of Africa
5.
Great Cities of Morocco
6. Angola
Welcomes the World
7.Tunisia's
Isle of Forgetfulness
1.
Trade
Services A-M
2. Trade
Services N-Z
3. African
Countries
4. African
Embassies
5.
Topics
6. Hotels
and Resorts
7. Photography
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
Monthly Topics
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