by WCTA Staff
image credit Andre Dionne
BC Place Stadium in Vancouver underwent a stunning transformation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Read more: The Fate of BC Place's World Cup Sod: From Glory to Green Recycling
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On July 13, 2026, Metro Vancouver announced that Stage 2 water restrictions will be back in effect starting July 16, 2026. Lawn watering is not allowed for all residential and non-residential properties.
Read more: Metro-Vancouver Moves Back to Stage 2 Water Restrictions
How a modular natural grass system transforms a domed stadium into a world-class playing surface
A feature on turf science, logistics, and the push to first kickoff
By Andre Dionne, WCTA Director
all images credit Andre Dionne
By WCTA staff
The final 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Vancouver was the Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Colombia on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Switzerland advanced to the quarterfinals after securing a 4-3 penalty shootout victory at BC Place following a 0-0 draw.
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The Coquitlam Lake Water Supply Project is a major infrastructure project to access more water from Coquitlam Reservoir, the largest of the three drinking water sources, and deliver it to more than half of the region’s three million residents.
Read more: Metro-Vancouver Planning to Expand Water Storage Infrastructure by Late 2030's