C. buxicola positive found in B.C.
Cylindrocladium buxicola (also known as C. pseudonaviculatum), commonly called box blight or boxwood leaf drop is a fungus that has...
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Alternative plant promo for garden centres
The Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC) is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 to develop a coordinated provincial response to...
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Turfgrass symposium provides latest info
The 21st annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS) brought together industry industry professionals, educators and researchers for two days, Feb. 22...
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Three Ontario companies bring home national titles
Three Landscape Ontario members brought national honours to the association, winning four major awards in the National Awards of Landscape...
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New online tool helps with employee hours
The Ministry of Labour has launched an online tool to help employers confirm and comply with specific rules concerning employee...
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Independent contractors must register this year for WSIB coverage
Independent operators with no employees, who perform ‘construction’ work, have until Dec. 31, 2012 to register their business with the...
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MOL blitz in February
This month, the Ministry of Labour is conducting an inspection blitz on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
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In memoriam — Christopher Robert Graham
On Jan. 14, 2012, Chris Graham of Flesherton, in his 61st year, passed away.
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Bill 119 compliance at least a year away
A number of questions have been raised about changes to Bill 119, which extends the scope of mandatory workers compensation...
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Free green industry budgeting software
JPL Consulting is offering all members of Landscape Ontario its proprietary software, JPL Budgeting for Success 3000 Lite Version.
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New accessibility rules in force this January
As of Jan. 1, 2012, all employers in Ontario who provide goods and services must be compliant with the Ontario’s...
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