Recent Events
We’re showcasing top STC award winners on Sept 10
On Saturday, September 10, STC Canada West Coast chapter will hold an inspiring presentation of award-winning entries from this year’s STC International Summit Awards (ISA) competition. We kick off our 2016/2017 speaker series showcasing the very best in the technical...
Tech Comm Café: Aug. 10 recap; next meeting Sept. 14
The Tech Comm Café met on August 10, 2016, for an informative discussion of current topics of interest to the technical writing community. One person who attended is an active volunteer with another group. We discussed the challenges that are common to many...
Karen Rempel presents STC award winners
The Canada West Coast chapter kicks off its 2016/2017 speaker series with a presentation of the 2016 STC International Summit award winners, featuring the best work by technical communicators in print, web, and video from the US,...
Tech Comm Café: July 13 recap; next meeting Aug. 10
The Tech Comm Café met on July 13, 2016, for an informative discussion of work-related dilemmas. It was great to see experienced, working technical writers brainstorming to generate fresh ideas. Skill levels: How do employers and writers define junior, intermediate,...
August 20 – All-hands chapter collaboration meeting
About This Collaboration Meeting This is an all-hands meeting to discuss upcoming events and seminars, welcome all volunteers, and review the work that needs to be done to keep our chapter moving forward in serving our community of writers. If you are interested in...
Tech Comm Café: June 8 recap; next meeting July 13
The Tech Comm Café met on June 8 at BG Urban Café in Burnaby for an engaging talk about technical writing and communication. The group was large enough to have a lively discussion, yet small enough that we could hear everyone clearly amidst the café’s background...
July 16 – All-hands chapter collaboration meeting
About This Collaboration Meeting This is an all-hands meeting to discuss upcoming events, welcome all volunteers, and review the work that needs to be done to keep our chapter moving forward in serving our community of writers. If you want to out what’s happening,...
June 11 – Strategic Planning Meeting
Every June the chapter holds a special strategic planning meeting to set priorities and plan events, speakers, and initiatives for the coming year. This is your chance to contribute, and to meet the 2016-2017 board, including Stephen Gauer, the new chapter president,...
Vancouver Island Tech Comm Café: April 13, 2016 recap
At the third Vancouver Island Tech Comm Café, six attendees enjoyed Thai food at the Tropical Island restaurant. Highly recommended: their Singapore noodles with shrimp or a curry! After introductions, Serena Beck, who organized the get-together, announced the new...
April 23 – AGM and All Hands Chapter Collaboration Meeting
About the AGM STC Canada West Coast chapter officers hold office from June 1 to May 31 each year. At the April 23, 2016, annual general meeting, we’ll be holding elections to fill these positions for the coming year. The current Vice-President, Stephen Gauer, will...
March 19 – How the foundation for technical communication can lead to business analysis
Event Description ***Seating limited to 20; please register soon*** It can happen to the best of us. From our earnest beginnings as technical writers, over time we progress to power users in our organizations. Various departments recognize us as the "go-to" person -...
Vancouver Island Tech Comm Café: Feb. 18 recap
At the second Vancouver Island Tech Comm Café, attendees enjoyed an evening of sizzling Indian food and great conversation. We discussed which tools we use for writing. More than half of us at the meeting use Madcap Flare; the rest use FrameMaker or Microsoft Word....
February 27 – All Hands Chapter Collaboration Meeting
About This Collaboration Meeting This is an all-hands meeting to discuss upcoming events and seminars, welcome all volunteers, and review the work that needs to be done to keep our chapter moving forward in serving our community of writers. If you are interested in...
January 30 – All Hands Chapter Collaboration Meeting
About This Collaboration Meeting This is an all-hands meeting to discuss upcoming events and seminars, welcome all volunteers, and review the work that needs to be done to keep our chapter moving forward in serving our community of writers. If you are interested in...
November 21 – Learn to write API documentation
Event Description ***Limited seats remaining; please register soon*** The hottest jobs in the lower mainland are asking us more and more for the following skill: API writing. The talent pool may be self-taught; post secondary institution offerings on this skill are...
November 7 – All Hands Chapter Collaboration Meeting
About This Collaboration Meeting This is an all-hands meeting to discuss upcoming events and seminars, welcome all volunteers, and review the work that needs to be done to keep our chapter moving forward in serving our community of writers. If you are...
October 24 – How to Create and Deliver Effective Presentations
Event Description Technical writing may same seem like an introverted profession, but there can be a high degree of person-to-person engagement. The sharper your ability to verbally communicate, the more likely you are to succeed in your profession. Your résumé and...
September 8 – FREE live webinar, courtesy of Joe Welinske
Joe Welinske of Writer's UA has kindly offered us a free webinar on Tuesday, September 8th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm on concise writing tips. He'll leave the last 20 minutes or so of the presentation for questions and answers. Please rsvp to president@stcwestcoast.ca if...
September 19 – All Hands Chapter Collaboration Meeting
About This Collaboration Meeting This is an all-hands meeting to discuss upcoming events and seminars, welcome all volunteers, and review the work that needs to be done to keep our chapter moving forward in serving our community of writers. If you are interested in...
August 15 – All Hands Chapter Collaboration Meeting
About This Collaboration Meeting This is an all-hands meeting to discuss upcoming events and seminars, welcome all volunteers, and review the work that needs to be done to keep our chapter moving forward in serving our community of writers. If you are interested in...
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