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Fraser Valley Flood Mitigation Program
This program provides funding for community-scale projects that reduce flood risks for the broader community and support an increase in Read More…
Extension to Agri-Food Pilot Until May 14, 2025
This program helps transition experienced foreign workers in agricultural and food industries to permanent residence in Canada. This is for Read More…
Did You Know, AgSafe Provides FREE Onsite Educational Sessions As Well As E-Learning Courses?
Courses include: Forklift Safety Awareness, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Pesticide Safety, WJMIS 2015 and more. To learn more and register Read More…
Buy BC Partnership Program – Now Open
The Buy BC Partnership Program is a 50/50 cost-shared funding program. Eligible activities and expenses include labelling products or packaging Read More…
What is happening with the Carbon Tax Grant/Exemption?
What is Happening with the 2023 Carbon Tax Grant/Exemption? In this transition year, the Greenhouse Carbon Tax Relief Grant will Read More…
The 2023 Buyer’s Guide is Here
The printed version of the 2023 BCLNA Buyer’s Guide has been sent out. Our digital version is now live on the Read More…
The Shift from Gas to Battery
The Edge, National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) With talk of transitioning the landscaping industry from gas to electric equipment Read More…
Canadian Landscape Standard – Revised Edition (March 2023)
The Canadian Landscape Standard Steering Committee is proud to released a revised edition (March 2023) of the Canadian Landscape Standard. Read More…
Effective Recruiting with WorkSafeBC’s Hire a Worker Program
WorkSafeBC’s free Hire a Worker Program can help you address the labour shortage by matching BC employers with experienced workers Read More…
Eye in the Sky
Landscape Trades Magazine Landscapers are using drone footage and aerial shots more than ever to capture breath-taking images of their Read More…
Reminder: BC Employer Training Grant
Receive up to $300,000 for Skills Training! The BC Employer Training Grant provides funding to small, medium, and large enterprises Read More…
A Message From Your Grower Chair – Robbie Wein
The winter is reluctant to leave, but nonetheless, people are getting eager to get started on their gardens. They know Read More…
Educate, EDUCATE, Educate
Knowledgeable Employees = Happy Returning Customers Let us guess – no time? How about having a video rolling in the Read More…
2023 National Awards of Excellence (NALE)
The 20th Annual National Awards of Landscape Excellence (NALE) will be taking place this summer at the Fairmont Hotel in Read More…
Underused Housing Tax – Important Information for Farmers
The Underused Housing Tax (UHT) Act implements an annual 1% tax on the value of vacant and underused residential properties Read More…
Extreme Weather Preparedness for Agriculture (EWP) Program
This program provides cost sharing for flood, fire, and extreme heat preparation equipment and infrastructure – cooling towers, irrigation, flood Read More…
2023 Carbon Tax Grant
What is Happening with the 2023 Carbon Tax Grant/Exemption? BCLNA worked with the BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association and the United Read More…
Minimum Wages Rises from $15.65 to $16.75 as of June 1st
The 6.9% increase in minimum wage rates reflects BC’s average annual inflation rate in 2022. The adjustment reflects the government’s Read More…
TFW Temporary Measures Extended to October 30th and LMIA Process Online Effective April 3rd
These measures include: Permitting employers in seven sectors with demonstrated labour shortages to hire up to 30% of their workforce Read More…
The Federal Budget – Agriculture Highlights
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture and BC Agriculture Council have shared key points from the new Federal Budget and the Read More…
Skills BC: Landscape Horticulture Competition – Provincials
There is nothing better than when our members from all sections of the value chain come together to support our Read More…
Irrigation Workshop: It’s a Wrap!
Attendees at the BCLNA Irrigation Workshop held on March 29th splashed up some fun with University Sprinklers! Knowledge and questions Read More…
Official Report – Year of the Garden 2022
The Garden Council is pleased to announce the release of their highly anticipated Year of the Garden 2022 Report! What Read More…
Rotary Climate Fair
April 15-16 Chilliwack BCLNA had a booth at the Fair and shared how plants, especially locally grown plants can help Read More…