All WCOWMA-BC members in good standing are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting being held during the Convention and Trade Show on Abbotsford, BC. NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION(S): President Directors (3) NOMINATIONS PROCESS: Nominations may be submitted in advance of the AGM or from the floor during […]
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Hotel Accommodation Information for the 2025 WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show A block of rooms has been booked at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center located at 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC. To book a room, call the hotel and let them know that you want a room in our (WCOWMA) block. Room prices
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During Septic Awareness Week, WCOWMA-BC collaborated with the Capital Regional District on the delivery of three Septic Savvy presentations. In-person presentations were held on Tuesday, September 24, in the Highlands and Wednesday, September 25 in Sidney, while a webinar focusing on the Gulf Islands was held on the evening of September 26. The focus for
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WCOWMA in partnership with the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA) hosted its annual Septic Awareness Week from September 16 – September 20. In addition to a social media campaign and newsletters about proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater treatment systems, each provincial chapter of WCOWMA provided webinars for homeowners throughout the week. Two Septic
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On August 27 and 28, close to a dozen students joined Barry Rumsey and Liesbeth Glotze in Falkland, BC to install a Type 2, pressure-distributed subsurface trench field. In addition to students helping to set and water test tanks, dig trenches, and build a venting system, stations were set up around the site where students
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September 16 to 20, 2024 is Septic Awareness Week, and the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association has partnered with the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA) to promote proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems. Throughout Septic Awareness Week we’ll share information on the importance of maintaining septic systems along with tips for operation. In
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For several months now, WCOWMA has been hearing concerns from pumpers about lack of access to receiving facilities. The latest issues have arisen in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia where pumpers in the Chilliwack area are limited in where they can haul wastewater from areas outside city limits. Receiving facilities are over capacity and
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The latest issue of our Onsite Informer magazine should be arriving in your inbox shortly! There are lots of great articles in this issue, so don’t miss out. If you prefer a digital copy, you can find one here.
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Joe Karthein, a WCOWMA-BC member and owner of Sentinel Excavating, used to work as self-employment counsellor with Community Futures. In that role, he helped over 100 small businesses develop business plans and grow their existing businesses. In March, Karthein delivered a presentation at the 2024 WCOWMA-BC Convention on building a business plan. Keep an eye
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On May 8, 2024, the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance (OSPG) released a joint statement from the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (the Ministry), Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), and the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC). The joint statement provides an update on the progress towards reserved practice for technology
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WCOWMA-BC provides excellent training opportunities for those working in the onsite wastewater industry, whether already engaged in the industry or planning to enter it. The Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program provides a solid base for those wishing to work as Planners and/or Installers.
This program is recognized in the Western Provinces through the New West Partnership (formerly TILMA) and federally through the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
Additional field and classroom training sessions are available for continuing education purposes. For information on upcoming training opportunities, contact the WCOWMA-BC office.
