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 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. Executive Coach Barry Forward shares insights into the challenges facing leaders across B.C. and strategies to support personal mental health in a high-stress environment. And HR specialist Denise Lloyd discusses why leaders need to commit to long-term, ongoing mental health support strategies in the workplace and how to do it. We have a packed edition to add to your winter reading list. Find the latest issue of Exchange magazine online.
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- Coping with Complex HR Issues
- and more
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Recent Issues
Winter 2025 Exchange Magazine - Telling Your Story with Effective Branding
In this issue, 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.
Spring 2025 Exchange Magazine - What’s Your Asset Management Game Plan?
In this issue, we highlight expert insights and practices to help local governments large and small tackle their asset management requirements. We also discuss the issues and challenges many are facing, including getting Council’s buy-in and educating staff and citizens on why asset management is so important for the health and wellbeing of every community.
Summer 2025 Exchange Magazine -
Plotting your Course with Strategic Planning
In this issue, we explore the topic of strategic planning, which has become an increasingly crucial tool for local governments to navigate the expanding scope and complexity of their work. In our feature article, we discuss key considerations and provide advice on developing and implementing a strategic plan.
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.
