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.
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.
In Case of Interest, we learn about the financial perils of ignoring one’s responsibility to managing and maintaining assets. In What’s Your Asset Management Game Plan? experts discuss why local governments need to think about asset management and how to fund and support this critical project. The case studies share three examples of small local governments and First Nations communities taking different approaches to asset planning and inventory. Don't miss this full issue!
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
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.
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.
