Meet UBC’s Head Groundskeeper Preparing the National Soccer Development Centre for the World Stage
A sneak peek inside UBC’s tournament-ready pitch with Gary Bartley.
Aditi Ghosh
Jun 8, 2026
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FIFA Takes Its Grass Very, Very Seriously
We meant to share this earlier - the CBC put out a great video before the start of the World Cup, highlighting the importance and care involved with the natural grass pitches at all 16 venues.
BC Place World Cup Pitch Install - Photo Anthology
Installation of the World Cup pitch at BC Place took place end of May - here is an insider's look at the process (article to follow). All images credit Bos Sod.
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Japanese Beetle Flight Season Has Begun – Stay Alert!
With temperatures consistently reaching 21°C and above, the Japanese beetle flight season has officially started!
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Sod Growers Speak to Media About Negative Impacts of Severe Metro-Vancouver Water Restrictions, Push for More Secure Water Supply
By WCTA Staff
Citing low snowpack, construction work on a main supply artery and expected warm weather this summer, on June 1, Metro-Vancouver officials announced a surprise move to Stage 3 water restrictions across the region effective Monday, June 8th.