WorksafeBC Hearing Postponed
Postponed — September 2020 public hearing on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Postponed — September 2020 public hearing on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
With fall upon us, most golf courses in British Columbia are in the midst of the transition to off-season operations. In a typical year, most facilities would also be deep into planning for 2021 but 2020 has been anything but typical, including preparations for an influx of snowbirds. Making heads or tails of the past season and predicting the level of play in 2021 is a challenging proposition and is something that will affect every member of the golf industry.
Farmers! Got unwanted pesticides or livestock/equine medications?
Safely dispose of unwanted or obsolete agricultural pesticides and livestock/equine medications – no charge! Take them to the following locations on the dates noted between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Read more: Cleanfarms 2020 Unwanted Pesticides & Old Livestock/ Equine Medications Collection
via Allied Golf Association of BC
It’s no secret, golf courses have been busy this summer! Speak to anyone in the industry and they will tell you that tee-sheets are full and there are more people enjoying the game than they have ever seen.
Read more: BC Golf Rounds Up 16.8% - Increase Outpaces National Average
The Globe and Mail - Sierra Bein
When most people think of lawns they picture carefree kids playing in backyards, picnics in well-kept parks – perhaps they even feel a sense of pride at how green and immaculate their own swath is. But the traditional lawn – manicured, verdant, under control – now finds itself at the confluence of two hot-button issues: climate change and Indigenous rights.
Read more: In the Media: Is it Time to Decolonize Your Lawn?