Exchange Magazine
Exchange - BC's Premier Local Government Magazine
Create new local connections through Exchange - the premier 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. Members stated they read and keep the magazine as a resource, and share it with their colleagues.
Fall 2026 Exchange Magazine - The Evolution of Regional Districts
In this edition of Exchange magazine, Doug Holmes and Don Lidstone share why updating the Local Government Act is critical to meeting the contemporary work of regional districts, and Scott Hildebrand and Curtis Helgesen add to the conversation with their insights on the challenges and opportunities lying ahead.
In the case studies, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District share their journey to reconciliation and their ongoing work of learning to improve relationships with First Nations governments. We also learn about how the Capital Regional District is prioritizing climate action with innovative projects that offer new revenue streams, while local governments in the Northwest have come together to successfully advocate for their share of resource development revenue from the provincial government.
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Recent Issues
Fall 2025 Exchange Magazine - Preparing for Local Government Elections
This edition explores the issues, challenges and opportunities related to election preparation. Local government experts with years of experience in planning and implementing local elections share their insights and tips on what to include in your election plan, how to keep organization priorities on track during election season, and strategies for community engagement and communication.
Winter 2026 Exchange Magazine - Overwhelm and Burnout: Prioritizing Wellness
This edition explores the important skill of learning how to manage stress before it leads to burnout. Instead of the usual case studies you see in Exchange, three experts share their deep insights into the many facets of mental health. You’ll hear from a former local government leader with firsthand experience of harassment and bullying and the toll it took on their mental health.
Spring 2026 Exchange Magazine - Reimagining the Modern Workplace
In this issue, we cover the shifting landscape of the modern workplace and how local governments can create an engaging, welcoming and thriving place of work. We also share advice on how to build relationships and camaraderie amongst staff.
Summer 2026 Exchange Magazine - The Budget Balancing Act
In this issue of Exchange, experts discuss the complex financial issues that local governments are facing and break down the different approaches to budgeting and debt financing.
