Micah Woods, Ph.D. to Take the Helm at PACE Turf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAN DIEGO, CA—June 28, 2022:
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Devan Wilson Davidson 1975 – 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Devan Wilson Davidson who left his family and friends far too soon at the age of 47 years. He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour (butterfly glioblastoma) on April 25 and passed away on May 26, 2022.
NGCOA Canada Hires Former Golf Industry Leader
Joan Probert New Regional Director for the British Columbia and Alberta Chapters
The National Golf Course Owners Association Canada is thrilled to announce that Joan Probert, former Manager of Commercial Operations and Manager of Park Experiences at the Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation, has joined the NGCOA Canada’s dynamic team as the Regional Director for the British Columbia and Alberta Chapters.
Expanded Regulated Area for Japanese Beetle
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded the geographic boundary of the existing Japanese beetle regulated area within the City of Vancouver, and created a new Japanese beetle regulated area within the City of Burnaby.
Metro-Vancouver Adds Further Restrictions to Drinking Water Conservation Plan
Via email from Lucas Pitts, P. Eng., PMP, MESc, MPA
Director, Policy, Planning and Analysis (Acting)
At the October 29, 2021 meeting of the Metro Vancouver Board, changes to the Drinking Water Conservation Plan (DWCP) were approved including reducing lawn watering to one day per week during Stage 1, with a complete ban on lawn watering in Stage 2.
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