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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 5, 2019

This year marks 30 years since the tragic events on December 6, 1989, when 13 female students and a female administrator at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal were killed by a gunman who entered the school and targeted female students taking engineering classes.

The Current Status of the Professional Governance Act

December 5, 2019

As we cross the 1-year anniversary of the passage of the Professional Governance Act, Engineers and Geoscientists BC continues to work closely with government and other stakeholders to ensure that the implementation of the new Act enhances protection of the public.

Guidelines for Retaining Wall Design Now Available

December 5, 2019

Engineers and Geoscientists BC has completed and issued new Professional Practice Guidelines on the design of retaining walls. The new guidelines will help engineering professionals design retaining walls in a consistent manner.

Disciplinary Notice: Vivian Park, P.Geo., Kamloops, BC

December 5, 2019

Ms. Park agreed that she demonstrated unprofessional conduct, incompetence, or negligence in relation to the preparation of two National Instrument 43-101 Technical Reports. Ms. Park agreed to a three-month suspension of her membership, along with a series of other stipulations.

Membership Renewal Due January 1, 2020

December 4, 2019

Members urged to renew by January 1, 2020, and report their Continuing Professional Development activities for 2019

Disciplinary Notice: David Howard Drover, Castlegar, BC

November 6, 2019

In September 2019, a panel of the Discipline Committee of Engineers and Geoscientists BC, pursuant to section 33.1 of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, ordered Mr. Drover’s registration cancelled—an equivalent discipline order to what was imposed by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta in June 2017.

A Look Back at the Conference and Centennial Reception

November 6, 2019

Networking, Education, and the Centennial Reception Highlight 2019 Conference and AGM in Kelowna

Science World Hosts Second Girls and STEAM Event

November 6, 2019

Engineers and Geoscientists BC-sponsored event gives girls a chance to explore STEAM industries

Practice Advisory Update: IEEE Guide For Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations

November 6, 2019

Advisory updates members and licensees on updated standards for arc-flash hazard analysis

Disciplinary Notice: Ahmed Raza Syed, P.Eng., Surrey, BC

November 6, 2019

A panel of the Discipline Committee determined that Mr. Syed demonstrated unprofessional conduct, negligence, and incompetence regarding structural engineering services he performed for residential buildings in Abbotsford.

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