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BC Place Hosts Its Final FIFA World Cup Match
By WCTA staff
The final 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Vancouver was the Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Colombia on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Switzerland advanced to the quarterfinals after securing a 4-3 penalty shootout victory at BC Place following a 0-0 draw. READ MORE
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Metro-Vancouver Moves Back to Stage 2 Water Restrictions
via Metro-Vancouver
On July 13, 2026, Metro Vancouver announced that Stage 2 water restrictions will be back in effect starting July 16, 2026. Lawn watering is not allowed for all residential and non-residential properties. READ MORE
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The Fate of BC Place's World Cup Sod: From Glory to Green Recycling
by WCTA Staffimage credit Andre Dionne
BC Place Stadium in Vancouver underwent a stunning transformation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. READ MORE
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Benefits of Turf Reminder
By Jerry Rousseau
With severe water restrictions imposed in many areas this summer, here is a reminder of all the benefits of actively growing turf, aside from the obvious that it can be played on. READ MORE
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New CEC Tracking Software Launching in 3.2.1...
By Jerry Rousseau
Good news for hundreds of WCTA members whose pesticide CEC's are being tracked - an administrative project first conceived more than a decade ago is now in the final testing phase and will be launching to the general membership just as soon as a few bugs are sorted out, targeted for early August. READ MORE
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WCTA Dues Reminder - July 2026
July 16, 2026
Dear WCTA Members,
As of right now, 82.8% of WCTA members have taken care of their 2026 dues. That's slightly less than normal for this time of year and we are hoping to get to 100% just as soon as possible. READ MORE
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Update from the E.D. - June 2026
WCTA Update – mid-June, 2026
At the time of writing, the largest sporting event in the world is just getting underway. FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest and most exciting edition of the tournament to date as 48 teams from around the globe compete in 104 fixtures at 16 venues across North America. READ MORE
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2026 OSU Summer Field Day
Oregon State University Turfgrass Summer Field Day - Thursday, August 27, 2026, Corvalis, OR READ MORE
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2026 AB Turf Management Field Day - Education Program Finalized
Co-produced by the Alberta Turfgrass Research Foundation and the Western Canada Turfgrass Association, the 2026 Turf Management Field Day returns to Alberta on Thursday, September 17, 2026, hosted by Eagle Lake Turf Farm & Landscape Supply near Strathmore. READ MORE
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