Fund of $300,000 for greening streets
A total of $300,000 in funding is available immediately for municipalities as part of the Greening of Main Street project.
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In memoriam — Mark Smith
Mark Smith, a dedicated employee of Scott’s Landscaping of Jerseyville, passed away suddenly at home on Mar. 10, 2010, at...
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CFIA working on citrus longhorned beetle regs
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency have asked for the industry’s help to be on the look-out for the possible presence...
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Harmonized Sales Tax and landscape contractors
On July 1, 2010 the Ontario Retail Sales Tax (RST) will be combined with the federal Goods and Services Tax...
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Agency clarifies unlabelled tank mixes
There are a few benefits to tank mixing pest control products, such as saving time and fuel by making fewer...
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Minimum wage hike to $10.25
As of Mar. 31, the minimum wage in Ontario has increased 75 cents an hour.
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Flowers Canada names new director
Andrew Kuyvenhoven, president of the Flowers Canada Board of Directors, has announced that Dean Shoemaker is the organization’s new executive...
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Self-employed may qualify for EI benefits
Self-employed individuals may register for Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits as of Jan. 31, 2010.
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TBG appoints new executive director
Toronto Botanical Garden’s new executive director Aldona Satterthwaite assumed the position on March 8.
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Taskforce planned to fight emerald ash borer
The emerald ash borer (EAB) has been detected in four locations in the Niagara Region.
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OHRF supports research chair
The Ontario Horticultural Research Foundation has announced a $100,000 contribution toward a research chair at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre...
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Industry wants education and certification as part of Toronto’s emission control plan
The meeting in early February provided an opportunity for LO members to express their opinions about the city’s proposal to...
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