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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Congratulations to Becky Kellar
Golf medal for member of 2010 Canadian Women’s Hockey Team.
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Response to Legal Issues column
The following letter to the editor is a comment on Rob Kennaley’s Legal Issues column from the February 2010 Horticulture...
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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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Oriole and Bienenstock named Green Toronto Awards finalists
Two LO member companies were among the list of finalists announced by The City of Toronto and Green Living for...
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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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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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