The Province of British Columbia is committed to building a strong economy. A skilled workforce is essential for strong, sustainable and balanced growth. Building an agile and resilient workforce—one with the right mix of skills to respond to the evolving demands of the labour market—provides B.C. enterprises with a strategic competitive advantage for productivity and innovation.
Read more: What is the B.C. Employer Training Grant Program?
On June 1, 2023, B.C.'s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour.
Read more: BC Minimum Wage Increases to $16.75/hour on June 1
Turf & Rec is honouring eight deserving women in the Canadian turf and grounds maintenance industry who have displayed such qualities as hard work, leadership, innovation and mentoring abilities.
By WCTA Staff
A major rewrite to the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manual for Turfgrass Managers, originally a resource produced in partnership between the Western Canada Turfgrass Association and the BC Ministry of Agriculture in the early 2000's and last updated in 2009, was completed in January 2020.
Read more: Reminder - Free Online IPM Manual For Turf Available
This email is a reminder that Stage 1 watering restrictions will be in effect, rain or shine, from May 1 until October 15, 2023 as outlined in Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan.