PMRA Cancels all Turf Uses of Popular Fungicide Due to Risk of Drinking Water Exposure

By Jerry Rousseau

In late 2018, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) began the re-evaluation process for the active ingredient, tebuconazole, a fungicide registered for use on golf courses and sod farms going by the trade names of Mirage Stressgard and Dedicate Stressgard.  READ MORE

 


61st Annual WCTA Conference – Keynote Line-Up & Finalized Education Program Announced

Release…December 11, 2024 River Rock Casino Resort Feb 11-13, 2025 The WCTA 2025 Organizing Committee is very pleased to announce our finalized education program, including an impressive keynote lineup, for the 61st Annual WCTA Conference and Trade Show taking place February 11-13, 2025 at the River Rock Casino Resort.   READ MORE  

‘Turf in the Fast Lane’ Pre-Con Seminar

Release…December 11, 2024 Buckle up turf managers!  In this high-speed countdown, we’re racing through the top ten Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices that keep turf running smoothly.   READ MORE  

Look Who's Joined the WCTA - 2025 Off to a Great Start!

As a unified voice for the professional golf and sportsturf management industry in western Canada, the WCTA is 710 members strong as of December 11, 2024.  READ MORE  

Canada Post Strike Delays Nov/Dec Turf Line News Mailout

By Jerry Rousseau My apologies if any of your friends or family work for Canada Post but this dinosaur of a crown corporation seems to be writing its own epitaph with the ongoing strike, one strategically timed to disrupt mail at the very busiest time of year and hurting the very people it was designed to serve.  READ MORE  

2025 Membership Invoicing Cycle Complete - Response Overwhelming!

December 10, 2024 All 2025 dues invoices have been sent to WCTA members via email.  Individual members will have received their own invoice while those with multiple members at a faciility were included together and sent to the main contact we have on file.  READ MORE  

CEC Records Have Been Sent

By Jerry Rousseau As of Dec 11, 2024, updated Continuing Education Credit (CEC) point records have been emailed to all BC pesticide certificate holders who we are tracking for renewal.  READ MORE  

Holiday Wishes and Office Hours

To WCTA Members and Friends,  READ MORE  

2025 WCTA Annual General Meeting Notice

NOTICE TO WCTA MEMBERS The Annual General Meeting of the Western Canada Turfgrass Association will be held during our 61st Annual Conference and Trade Show taking place at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, British Columbia.  READ MORE