About

The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) – Northern Lights offers you the opportunity to connect regularly with other communications professionals, access quality professional development seminars, and keep in tune with the latest developments in your profession. Since its formation in 1999, the Northern Lights group has become one of the fastest-growing member societies and now represents a network of members working throughout northern and central B.C, including the Okanagan.

Northern Lights members stay connected with current trends, hot topics and each other through a variety of networking, professional development sessions and regular updates and bulletins. 

Our group meets on the third Wednesday of the month for Lunch N’ Learns where we alternate months between open discussions about today’s topics and invited special guest speakers.

Our AGM is in May/June and we hold social networking events as often as possible!

We will be hosting a conference in the Fall of 2024. Check out this page’s news feed for details as they are available.

Interested in joining? Check out our membership info or contact us!

Follow us on Social Media

Follow CPRS Northern Lights on Facebook (facebook.com/CPRSNorthernLight/) and LinkedIn ( for general CPRS information and invitations to public events.

CPRS Northern Lights hosts a private Facebook group, where members can connect, share information and discuss current trends and topics. If you are a member of CPRSNL, request to join the group HERE.

2025-2026 Executive Members

• President: Cameron Orr, Business & Communications Manager – District of Kitimat
• Vice-President: Eryn Collins, Manager, Public Affairs & Media Relations – Northern Health.
• Secretary Treasurer: Stephanie Mikalishen-Deol, Director of Marketing and Events – College of New Caledonia.
• Membership: Julie Rogers, APR, Principal – Julie Rogers Consulting.
• Accreditation: Holly Plato, Manager, Public Relations and Advancement, College of New Caledonia.
• Professional Development: Nadine Nygaard, Executive Coordinator — Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd.
• Communications: 

About our executive roles:

President

The President is responsible for overseeing the direction of the Chapter for the upcoming year. This includes setting goals for the Chapter and ensuring they are achieved in collaboration with Board members.

Vice President

The Vice President assists the President when required, including attending Presidents’ Council meetings when the President is unavailable.

Secretary-Treasurer

The Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for organizing the AGM, which usually occurs at the end of May and no later than the end of June. This position also takes notes for monthly Executive meetings, and monitors Chapter finances.

Membership Chair

The Membership Chair welcomes each new member via an email that outlines the perks of being a member of CPRS Northern Lights and copies the President and the Communications Co-Chair who manages the CPRS NL Facebook page.

Communications

The Communications Chair handles moderation of the Chapter’s social media accounts, the Chapter’s website, and handles the scheduling of events and e-mailing of the members.

Professional Development Chair

The Pro-D Chair organizes professional development activities and resources for Chapter members, including scheduling speakers, finding meeting space, and provides information about each event to the Communications Chair.

Accreditation (APR) Chair

The Accredited Public Relations (APR) Chair promotes the APR process to Chapter members, and provides mentorship and support to members going through the APR process. The APR Chair sits on the National Accreditation Committee, participating in meetings as necessary.

Education Chair

The Education Chair tracks new education initiatives led by CPRS National (Pathways to the Profession, PRK exam, etc.) and work with the Communications Co-Chairs to promote them to members via appropriate channels.