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LIVING WATER SMART IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: “It matters how we share information to ensure concepts are conveyed to, and understood by, the people who need to know,” stated Rémi Dubé, moderator for the Ambassadors of the Partnership Forum

January 27, 2026 - Posted in Living Water Smart in BC, Living Water Smart: The Series, published in 2026

Note to Reader:

Published by the Partnership for Water Sustainability in British Columbia, Waterbucket eNews celebrates the leadership of individuals and organizations who are guided by the Living Water Smart vision. Downloadable versions are available at Living Water Smart in British Columbia: The Series. Stories are structured in three parts: One-Minute Takeaway (reproduced below), Editor’s Perspective, and the Story Behind the Story.

The edition published on January 27, 2026 kicked off a new season of “stories behind the stories”. It previews stories that are in the pipeline for publication during February and March 2026. These stories are about leaders and influencers at milestone moments in Georgia Basin history. Recent housing and professional reliance legislation is a theme that weaves its way through their stories.

EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE / CONTEXT FOR BUSY READER

In the months leading up to the forum, Rémi Dubé and I have talked to those who the Partnership has invited to the forum. One-on-one conversations with those currently in the frontlines help us understand how the Partnership can help them to move forward.

Deep knowledge is being lost at an alarming rate. Storytelling is needed more than ever.

We learned that top of mind for those in the trenches is the provincial housing and professional reliance legislation. Both are causing stress within local governments. With this as our context, the Partnership can help because we have a communications platform to tell the stories of those in the frontlines.

Conversations will lead to dialogue and consensus

The Forum is all about conversations between past, current and future leaders. Local government alumni offer insights that are grounded by their experiences during transformative moments in British Columbia history.

To Learn More:

Waterbucket eNews stories are structured in three parts: One-Minute Takeaway, Editor’s Perspective and Context for Busy Reader, and the Story Behind the Story. To read the complete 3-part storyline, download a PDF copy of Living Water Smart in British Columbia: Storytelling to share deep knowledge – preview of stories in the pipeline.