BC is Not Alone in the Japanese Beetle Fight!
via BCLNA
Throughout the process of finding Japanese Beetle in downtown Vancouver, we have been watching other regions who are also fighting outbreaks of Japanese Beetle.
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Proposed ROPS Amendments a Tangled Issue
September 23, 2019
prepared by Jerry Rousseau
In many ways, proposed amendments to the OH&S regulation requiring ROPS on golf carts is one of the most tangled issues I’ve worked on. Prior to the end of the industry consultation period last October, there was very little warning of WorksafeBC’s proposed changes, not to mention the regulation is extremely complicated.
Letter Sent to BC Tourism Minister Over Golf Cart ROPS Issue Triggers Media Flurry
By WCTA Staff
A flurry of media coverage has ensued after release of a letter sent to BC Tourism Minister Lisa Beare by opposition MLA’s supporting golf industry concerns over WorkSafeBC’s proposed amendments to Part 16 of the worker safety regulation, 'Mobile Equipment' that would make roll-over protection and seat belts mandatory on golf carts.
Read more: Letter Sent to BC Tourism Minister Over Golf Cart ROPS Issue Triggers Media Flurry
Aussie GCSA Undertakes a Re-brand
In a recent communication to members and Trade Partners, the Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association announced it would be undertaking a rebrand, to better align itself to be representative of it's broad membership base, and of its position as the industry peak-body for Turf Management in Australia.
Vancouver Has A Beetle Problem
Weather Network Public Service Announcement Video on the Japanese beetle infestation at the following link: