Sanscorp Back in Business
By Jerry Rousseau
In October 2024, the provincial government shut-down dredging of the Fraser River near Maple Ridge, BC, the source of 95% of sand used on Lower Mainland golf courses and sportsfields.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums
via Sportsfield Management Magazine
The FIFA World Cup 26 will take place over three countries for the very first time, with Canada, Mexico and the USA set to share hosting duties in a ground-breaking edition of sport's greatest event. A total of 16 stadiums have been chosen to host the games, with some truly spectacular venues set to showcase the best in the beautiful game.
Metro-Vancouver Water Restrictions Start May 1
Stage 1 water restrictions will be in effect from May 1 until October 15, 2026, during which lawn watering is only permitted one morning per week. These restrictions are outlined in Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan.
Health Canada Regulatory Proposal - Permitting Pesticide Application Using Drones
via Health Canada PMRA
Since 2023, Health Canada has worked closely with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, international partners, and other federal departments to assess the health and environmental risks associated with applying pesticides by Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS; commonly known as drones).
Read more: Health Canada Regulatory Proposal - Permitting Pesticide Application Using Drones
Built to Last: How Cultural Practices Keep Sand Based Ballfields Playing True in the Pacific Northwest
by Andre Dionne, City of White Rock
By the time late winter loosens its grip in the Pacific Northwest, most ballfields look like they’ve been through a long season of their own.