by Nik Wall
It was a perfect day out at the UBC Rugby Centre for the Premier Pacific Seeds 2015 Turf Day with blue skies and mid-20 temperatures. The venue was incredible with sliding glass doors showcasing the new UBC rugby field and additional fields under construction with a backdrop of the forests surrounding UBC.
Read more: Premier Pacific Seeds Turf Day at UBC Sept 10, 2015
by Gord Montgomery
There is, Keith Blayney points out, much more to being a golf course superintendent than just growing grass. And yes, it is a year-round job.
From: Nimet Alibhai
Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 9:43 AM
Subject: RE: Activation of Stage 3 of the Water Shortage Response Plan - July 20
Dear Mr. Rousseau,
Thank you for taking the time to email us with the issues that you have raised. The improvement to reservoir levels from the recent rain exceeded expectations and is very encouraging. We’re monitoring and modelling the revised supply conditions carefully and expect to provide a revised guidance following the Labour Day weekend. We’ve seen substantial improvements in reservoir levels last week – up from 53% on Monday morning August 31st to 60% on Tuesday morning September 1st.
Read more: Water Restrictions: Advocacy Letter from WCTA to Metro Vancouver with Response
Good afternoon,
For your information, please note that as of about 6 pm September 9, 2015, Metro Vancouver returned to Stage 2 of its Water Shortage Response Plan.
Attached to this e-mail, is the Media Release titled “Metro Vancouver Returns to Stage Two Water Restrictions” dated September 9, 2015;
Read more: Metro Vancouver Finally Relaxes Water Restrictions
https://news.gov.bc.ca/stories/bcs-historic-new-water-sustainability-act
Posted on July 30, 2015
Much of the detail related to implementation of the new Water Sustainability Act will be provided in regulations and operational policies. Due to the complexity of the new act and the number of proposed regulations, government is taking a phased approach to implementation.
Read more: New Groundwater Use Rules - Deadline to Comment September 8