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January 22, 2020
NEWS 
 

School’s artificial turf field needs replacement, but infill options not yet determined

Bowen Island Community School’s artificial turf field has reached the end of the road and needs replacement.


Vandals cause upwards of $10,000 damage to soccer field

The soccer season at a London sports field is expected to be delayed by about a month this spring after vandals recklessly drove over it, causing upwards of $10,000 in damages.


Montreal invests more than $100 million for park project

More than $100 million has been allocated to Montreal’s Grand Parc de l’Ouest project, which will make it Canada’s largest municipal park.


Work underway on new GTI building

Construction is underway on the Guelph Turfgrass Institute’s new building at its relocated site at the Guelph Arboretum.
 
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NWT First Nations hoping for Jays’ pinch hit for ball diamond

A First Nations community in the Northwest Territories is hoping a Toronto Blue Jays-sponsored charity will help to revitalize its baseball diamond, which is said to be in “horrible” shape. » Read More
 
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GCSAA Golf Industry Show

January 25 - 30, 2020
Location: Orlando, Fla.
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WCTA Conference & Show

February 11 - 13, 2020
Location: Richmond, B.C.
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Ontario Turfgrass Symposium

February 19 - 20, 2020
Location: Guelph, Ont.
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Canadian Golf Course Management Conference

March 2 - 5, 2020
Location: Ottawa, Ont.
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