Release…August 15, 2019
In an effort to increase golf industry awareness and in support of previous articles, the Western Canada Turfgrass Association has released a powerpoint presentation on the subject of proposed amendments by WorkSafeBC that would require roll-over protection on golf carts.
In 2016, British Columbia became the first province in Canada to officially proclaim July as 'Smart Irrigation Month'. With continued advocacy work lead by Terry Ormrod, current member and Past President of IIABC, current CPCIA Director and a current member of the WCTA, Manitoba and Alberta subsequently recognized the importance of the irrigation industry and improving water use efficiency and management.
By WCTA Staff
Pesticides are regulated under the Pest Control Products Act, which is administered by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). As part of the PMRA’s ongoing efforts to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of its programs, in 2016 it introduced a number of improvements to post-market processes* to streamline its work and eliminate duplication.
By Jerry Rousseau
If you didn't know it, the infield skin of a baseball or softball infield is the area where dirt is used, such as the areas around the bases, base paths, home plate, pitcher's mound and any other part of the infield not covered with grass.
by WCTA Staff
British Columbia Golf is pleased to be working with the USGA as one of the first jurisdictions to move forward with their new golf course Resource Management Tool.
Read more: British Columbia Golf Partners with USGA to Rollout Resource Management Tool