On behalf of the faculty, staff and students of the NSCC-Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS), I would like to extend an invitation to attend the Geomatics Industry Exploration and Career Fair 2012.This is a Networking & Recruiting opportunity for industry” “Attract the Best & Brightest” March 6th and 7th, 2012. For more information you can access on line registration: The direct link to the form is ...............http://www.nscc.ca/News_Events/Events/signup/GeomaticsIndustryExploration/ ................. If you require additional information or are interested in sponsoring an event please contact me at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Bilynda Whiting Bilynda Whiting, M. Ed NSCC, Annapolis Valley Campus 50 Elliott Road, Lawrencetown, NS B0S 1M0 Contact Info: 902-825-2937 or fax 825-2285

NEWS RELEASE........................... November 1, 2011....................... The Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians Has Recognized MHBC Planning as the 2011 Private Sector Employer of the Year................................... The Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians has recognized MHBC Planning as the 2011 Private Sector Employer of the Year. This award recognizes employers who show support for CACPT through certification, membership, professional development, volunteerism, and/or promotion of Planning Technicians within their organization. In thanking CACPT, MHBC acknowledges the dedication of their technical staff noting that this award is a result of their active involvement in the Association in addition to their professionalism and commitment to delivering quality planning services and products. MHBC Planning employs 9 technicians who are active members of the Association including the current CACPT Vice President. MHBC’s Planning Technicians are involved in a variety of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, AutoCAD site plan work and research at offices in London, Barrie, Kitchener, GTA and Kingston. For information contact: James D. Parkin 519-576-3650 jparkin@mhbcplan.com www.mhbcplan.com

Congratulations to the 2011 Merit Awards winners this year. Private Sector Employer of the Year: MHBC Planning....................... Municipal Employer of the Year: District of Maple Ridge BC............. Design and 3D Graphics Award: Steve Loughran CPT, GSP Group Inc., Project – Huron Heritage Village, Kitchener, ON......................... Geomatics Award: Matthew Davis, CPT , Haldimand County, ON; Project: The Haldimand County Birding Map