September 2, 1968 - November 1, 2023
John Russell Bladon of Guelph, Ontario, 55, passed away peacefully at home with his family and faithful dogs at his side after a heroic battle with stage four renal cell carcinoma on November 1, 2023.
Read more: Good Friend of the WCTA, John Bladon, Passed Away on November 1st
by Nikolas Wall
For decades seed breeders and researchers have worked to continue to improve the quality and performance of turfgrass varieties for the benefit of the turfgrass industry.
via Metro-Vancouver
We want to inform you about recent changes to Metro Vancouver's website and Non-Road Diesel Emissions Bylaw 1329. You need to know about these updates if you are operating non-road diesel engines within the region.
Read more: Important Updates Regarding Metro Vancouver Non-Road Diesel Emissions Bylaw 1329
By WCTA staff
As per Metro-Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan, all lawn and garden watering restrictions are set to expire on October 15th.
Read more: Metro-Vancouver Water Restrictions Set to End October 15th
By WCTA staff
In a letter dated, August 15, 2023, a representative from the BC Ministry of Forests asked a lower mainland golf course (not-wanting-to-be-named), to voluntarily reduce well-water use by 50% of licenced volume. At least one other course received the same notice.
Read more: BC Government Asking for 50% Water Use Reduction from Lower Mainland Golf Course