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Metro Vancouver Roundtables: Reducing Emissions from Small Gas-Powered Equipment

November 15, 2024
Via Metro-Vancouver

Metro Vancouver is developing a regional strategy to accelerate the transition from small gas-powered equipment – like lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and pressure washers – to emission-free alternatives.  They invite Landscape Professionals and related industries like golf and sportsifeld management, to participate in upcoming roundtables to share your experience and insights, helping to identify practical solutions and timelines for the implementation. 

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Sandstill – BC Shuts Down Fraser River Dredging

Source of 95% of Sand Used on Lower Mainland Golf Courses and Sportsfields Suspended

By Jerry Rousseau

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UFV Pesticide Course – No Fee with Gov’t Grant

By WCTA Staff

The University of the Fraser Valley is offering the BC ‘Landscape General’ pesticide applicator certificate (PAC) course at the Chilliwack campus November 18-23, 2025 - Monday to Wednesday 5-9pm and Saturday 9am -3pm.  Here’s the details:

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Leading Women in Turf

Turf & Rec is looking to honour four women from the turf industry who best fit the title of “Leading Women in Turf.”

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