Exchange Magazine
Exchange
- BC's Premiere Local Government Magazine
Create new local connections through Exchange - the premiere magazine for local government managers in BC. It's about sharing information, exchanging ideas on best practices, enhancing professional development and building networks. With its circulation to more than 1,000 members and business affiliates, Exchange is noted for its extraordinary high readership levels. As well, in a recent survey, members stated they read and keep the magazine as a resource, and share it with their colleagues.
Winter 2025 Exchange Magazine - Telling Your Story with Effective Branding
In this issue of Exchange, experts share what makes a good brand and why community engagement is a critical part of the process. We also have tips on how local governments can create a simple brand identity with no budget and best practices for Indigenous engagement around art and collaborating on a new brand.
In the case studies, we learn about the importance of honouring history in the City of Revelstoke, representing local culture from the Municipality of Bowen Island, and creative community consultation using graffiti with the District of Sechelt. The City of Coquitlam shows how brand guidelines can support organizational commitments by focusing on how to make communications more accessible. Don't miss this full issue!
Please note, an error was published in the Member Moves section of the current edition and has now been corrected in the updated online version. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Upcoming Topics!
Keep an eye out for these future edition topics:
- Asset Management
- Strategic Planning
- Preparing for Local Elections
- Coping with Complex HR Issues
- And More!
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Recent Issues
Winter 2024 Exchange Magazine - Finding Your Path Toward Reconciliation
In this edition of Exchange, we delve deep into understanding what the Declaration Act means for local governments and discuss with legal experts and consultants on how to lead meaningful engagement with First Nations communities, how to build lasting relationships, and overcome stumbling blocks when working together.
Spring 2024 Exchange Magazine - Public Engagement in the Age of Misinformation
In this issue of Exchange, we’ve created a space to share the experiences of your local government colleagues with hopes of providing an opportunity to learn from and support one another amidst these unprecedented times. The communications strategies and public engagement advice inside this issue will support those struggling with misinformation and toxic behaviour in their communities and help on the journey to develop and maintain trust.
Summer 2024 Exchange Magazine - Response and Recovery: Developing a Business Continuity Plan
In this issue of Exchange, we discuss what the new British Columbia Emergency and Disaster Management Act means for local governments including responsibilities when it comes to planning, mitigation, consultation, and training to prepare for disasters. We speak with experts and share what to include in your business continuity plan. We also hear insights from the City of West Kelowna’s 2024 wildfire emergency management experience and the Village of Lytton’s long road to recovery.
Fall 2024 Exchange Magazine - Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Local Government
In this issue of Exchange, we explore the possibilities of AI, speak to experts in the field, and showcase how AI is being used by local governments. In this edition, the Cities of Kelowna and White Rock share how they are using AI to better serve their residents. On Vancouver Island, Indigenous-owned OneFeather Mobile Technologies developed an AI tool to simplify election planning for First Nation governments, while the case studies delve into how Vernon is using locally developed AI technology to track and predict wildfires.
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