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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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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Metro-Vancouver Announces Move to Stage 3 Water Restrictions on June 8
June 01, 2026
Stage 3 Water Restrictions in Effect Starting June 8 in Metro Vancouver
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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.
Metro Vancouver to Implement Stage 2 Water Restrictions on May 1
Metro Vancouver will implement Stage 2 water restrictions — which prohibit all lawn watering — starting on May 1 to conserve water due to a low snowpack, a forecasted drought, and to maintain water pressure during critical infrastructure upgrades.
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