Update on Motion to Ban Gas-Powered Landscape Equipment

Talk of the proposed motion to ban gas-powered landscape equipment in the City of Vancouver spurred a lot of questions Read More…

City of Vancouver – Rainwater Management

Article from BC Society of Landscape Architects The City of Vancouver is considering private property rainwater management updates for new Read More…

Congratulations CNLA Board Members!

Congratulations to the recently appointed CNLA Board of Directors, voted in at the winter meetings in Victoria! The BC contingent Read More…

Bill C-234

Here is your chance to influence voting on an important members bill in Ottawa that could save your operation significantly Read More…

Farmers, Ranchers, Processors Supported by New Canada-B.C. Partnership

The new 5-year government partnership to fund agriculture in BC has now been signed. This means that programs to enhance Read More…

Grow West Coast Horticulture Trade Show (GWC) to be Reimagined for a 2024 Relaunch

BCLNA’s annual tradeshow has been a cornerstone event of the association for 41 years. During this time the show has Read More…

Reminder: Metro Vancouver Stage 1 Watering Restrictions in Effect from May 1 – October 15, 2023

Reducing lawn watering remains the most effective way to ensure we are using our drinking water wisely during the summer Read More…

LABOUR – Supervisory Training Program (Last Chance for Free Course & Chance to Win $500!)

CAHRC (Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council) has put together a Foundational Leadership Skills for Farm Supervisors program. Build your leadership Read More…

Communities in Bloom BC is Looking for Judges!

Do you like people and plants? Think horticulture is a critical part of community life and wellness? BC Communities in Read More…

Box Tree Moth Update

CNLA has been informed that APHIS, the US equivalent of CFIA is sending out a 30 day consultation in the Read More…

AgriStability New Participant and Late Entry

New Participant BC farmers and producers can sign up as late participants in AgriStability up to April 30, 2023. To apply, 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…

ELCA Excursion 2023: New Information!

Planning for summer? Don’t forget to add the ELCA Excursion 2023 in Vancouver to your calendar! The European Landscape Contractors Read More…

2023 Garden Centres Canada Summit

For more information about the summit, locations and speakers as they are confirmed, please visit the event website! REGISTER NOW

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…

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…

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