Natural playgrounds are a big hit with kids
On May 12, children at the YMCA High Park Child Care Centre, Toronto, enjoyed their play time in a new...
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Toronto approves green roofs bylaw
The City of Toronto passed a bylaw on May 27 that makes green roofs mandatory on all classes of new...
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New conduct guidelines for members
Recently, LO’s bylaw committee revised the Statement of Conduct, Principles and Ethics.
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Speed limiters mandatory on trucks
As of Jan. 1, 2009, most large trucks driven in Ontario are required to use electronic speed limiters that cap...
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LO’s trade shows among top 50
The magazine Tradeshow Week has named its top 50 trade shows in Canada. Among the shows are LO’s Congress and...
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Fire strikes Martek of Burlington
On May 25, fire destroyed a building that housed Martek Corporation in Burlington.
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Alpine welcomes new family member
Miranda and Howard Colcuc of Alpine Nurseries, Niagara-on-the-Lake, have announced the birth of their daughter, Mariska Linette.
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Fertilizer act is amended
The Government of Canada has announced an amendment to the regulations that will lengthen the fertilizer and supplement registration period.
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Avoid heat stress
Employers and workers are reminded to be aware of the health and safety dangers of heat stress and to protect...
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Sugar beet juice extract tested as a herbicide for weeds
An evaluation took place on the efficacy of Juicy Lawn, Nature’s Weed and Feed, Par III and a turf fertilizer...
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PMC supports ornamental trials
Each year OMAFRA specialists participate in the minor use workshops in Ottawa, organized by Agriculture Agri-Food Canada’s Pest Management Centre...
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Outdoor workers and skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada. The primary cause of skin cancer is sun exposure.
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