New Participant BC farmers and producers can sign up as late participants in AgriStability up to April 30, 2023. To apply, Read More…
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Rivershore Holdings Ltd. Mara
Contact: Katherine Lawrence | Email Katherine Lawrence
Phone: (250) 515-1815
Wholesale landscape tree nursery, specializing in ornamental container and caliper trees. We also produce bare root stock (deciduous ornamental trees), ornamental grasses and native shrubs.
AAFC Podcast – Modelling the Future of Water -
22 minute podcast you can listen to anytime. Dr David Lapen and Dr Steven Frey discuss their country-wide hydrological modelling Read More…
WALI Invoices -
The WALI fees have changed (refer to the December 23 WALI Update for more details). ALL invoices must be paid Read More…
2023 SAWP Contracts for Jamaica and Mexico can be Found on the WALI or Service Canada Websites -
In addition to the contracts, employers and works must sign an Employment Agreement to meet the new regulations that came Read More…
The BC Government is Making National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a Statutory Holiday -
The BC Government announced on Wednesday Feb 8 that September 30 will now become a mandatory statutory holiday. Read the Read More…
Thank You for Participating in the 36th Plant & Gift Auction! -
BCLNA’s Plant & Gift Auction has OFFICIALLY closed! We are immensely grateful for your generosity and support, and are proud Read More…
PESTICIDE REGULATORY CHANGE Effective January 21, 2023 -
If you use second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) containing the active ingredients brodifacoum, bromadiolone, or difethialone this applies to you. Read More…
Canadian Producer Views of Strategic Issues in Agriculture -
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) recently conducted a survey with Canadian producers. This wave of research includes a focus on Read More…
Online Controlled Environment Agriculture Conference -
Friday May 12 and Friday May 26th Over 550 indoor farming professionals from over 250 farms, farmers, produce suppliers and Read More…
SAWP/LMIA Update -
Tuesday, Jan 31st – 10:30 am to 12:00 pm- ONLINE. Registration closes at Noon on Monday, January 30th. This update Read More…
BCLNA Office Hours Update -
BCLNA working hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. BCLNA has adopted a hybrid-remote work model; please call Read More…
WALI Employer Portal -
THANK YOU! A big thank you to all employers who are communicating with WALI through the Employer Portal. We have Read More…
SAWP Mexico Worker Status -
Reminder for employers waiting for SAWP workers from Mexico to monitor the WALI Employer Portal for changes. WALI updates information Read More…
2023 SAWP Contracts -
The 2023 SAWP contracts will be posted to the ESDC website shortly. The contracts along with a summary of changes Read More…
CRITICAL – Increase to TFW Wage Rates -
Employers must pay TFWs the GREATER of the rate set by ESDC in the National Commodity List (NCL) wage list and the Read More…
BC Employer Registry -
Yesterday, BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) and WALI met with the BC Ministers of Labour and Agriculture. We are pleased to Read More…
Member Resource – CNLA HR Toolkit -
Per the CNLA, a comprehensive FREE resource for BCLNA members to use for HR related matters. Password: CNLAToolkit Access the Read More…
BC Farm Worker Safe Isolation Program -
With these respiratory viruses and flu season its worth a reminder that this program is available until March 2023. You Read More…
CFIA Updates to the Renewal Process for Plant Pest Containment (PPC) -
Changes include increasing the validity period of PPC-Display and PPC-1 from 2 years to 3 years and shortening the PPC-D, Read More…
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP -
Growers, register now for the 2023 IPM Workshop with Mario Lanthier & Guests! The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) workshop has Read More…
Canada is Extending TFW Work Permits to Family Members Starting January 2023 -
This two-year program enables spouses and working age children to apply for work permits along with the principal applicant. The Read More…
Consultation on Spotted Lanternfly Risk Management Options -
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on a risk management document (RMD) RMD-22-03 Pest risk management document: Read More…
CFIA Seeking Comments on Box Tree Moth Directive -
This directive describes import and domestic phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread within Canada of Cydalima perspectalis (box Read More…
2022 Member Awards -
The BC Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA) hosted its annual Awards Gala at the Parq Vancouver on December 1, 2022. Read More…