Letter to Members – June 3, 2020
Dear EMA Members, On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’d like to extend greetings and hope that everyone is staying healthy and safe as our province opens up to…
Note to our members – April 30, 2020
Dear EMA Members, “The EMA of BC’s aim is to encourage education, share lessons learned, and create a forum for environmental management issues.” This has been our mandate for almost…
EMA Director-at-Large Stephanie Voysey with Lafarge
Congratulations to the EMA of BC’s Director-at-Large Stephanie Voysey, who made it into the Vancouver Sun on March 12, 2015! Stephanie is shown on the Business section Energy page holding…
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Climate Change and Transportation
Climate change is having an increasing impact in Canada and the changes are being discussed by the transportation sector. Natural Resources Canada and Transport Canada recently invited transportation sector representatives…
Congratulations Patrick Johnstone!
Patrick Johnstone, EMA of BC President and dedicated board member, has been honoured with the title New Westminster Citizen of the Year. Patrick uses his blog New West in My…
Environmental Law Brief
On July 17, 2013, the BC Environmental Appeal Board rendered a ruling in an appeal by a commercial landowner of a decision of the Ministry of Environment refusing to issue…
Introverted Management
A recent survey reported that the vast majority of supervisors describe themselves as extroverts. You know the type, I’m sure. Maybe you’re thinking of smiling politicians or that marketing-whiz, or…
Holiday Greetings
This season has many different meanings to people. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, the winter solstice, or if you are happy to avoid celebrating altogether, pause for a moment to…
Best Buy Future Shop Partners with Global Crafts
Best Buy Future Shop has partnered in a business venture with Global Crafts – a member of the Fair Trade Federation and the World Fair Trade Organization. The Fair Trade…
A new approach may help you solve wicked problems
On Thursday, November 1, 2012, EMA of BC President Derek Stewart and I attended an Executive MBA Tune-Up and Reunion at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business. The lecture…