INNOVATION September-October 2015

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Eyes in the Sky: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the Natural Resources Sector Matt Sakals, P.Geo. Gadgets and Fabrics Go High Tech: Vancouver Projects Advance the Promise of Wearable Technologies Robin J. Miller Adapting Infrastructure to Extreme Weather and Changing Climate: The Role and Engagement of the Engineering Profession in Canada Guy Felio, P.Eng., and David Lapp, P.Eng., Engineers Canada

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New Legislation Ensures British Columbia’s Water Remains Healthy and Secure Julie-Ann Ishikawa, P.Geo., Mike Wei, P.Eng., and Ian Graeme, RFP

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President’s Viewpoint: Professional Self-regulation and Social Contract

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Association Notes: APEGBC and Partners Release Labour Market Information Project Results; Report’s BC Data Balance Broader Context; Milestone Achievement for the APEGBC–ASTTBC Joint Board; Submit a Motion for the Annual General Meeting; 2014/2015 Annual Report Available; New Government Appointee Joins Council; APEGBC 2015 Annual Conference and AGM; Update Your Information and Renew Your Membership; Korean Delegates Visit APEGBC; APEG Foundation Helps the Next Generation of Professionals

ON THE COVER: University of British Columbia engineers seek to create smart stretchable e-fabrics. Story, page 20. PHOTO: WENDY D

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2015 President’s Awards Recipients depar tment s

6 Letters 19 OQM Certification 34 Membership 36 APEGBC Professional Development 42 Professional Services 47 Datebook

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On September 24–25, 2010, a once-in-200-year storm deposited 200 mm of rain in central BC. It washed away or flooded many kilometres of Highway 20, west of Williams Lake, inundated the village of Hagensborg, and isolated communities. PHOTO: BC MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE.

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