IPPS tours Ottawa
The International Plant Propagator’s Society area meeting and tour took place in Ottawa on July 25 and 26.
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Emerald ash borer confirmed in Bruce County
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed in early July the presence of the emerald ash borer in Bruce County.
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Other EAB news
A biologist says the City of Ottawa might have inadvertently created a major environmental problem dealing with the emerald ash...
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Recycling program sees 40 per cent increase
Nearly 100,000 lbs. of garden plastic was collected in the National Plastics Recycling Event held from June 22 to July...
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Long-term forecast shows drought continuing
The landscape industry is experiencing one of the worst summers of drought in history.
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Oakville asks for government help
The Town of Oakville is calling on the federal and provincial governments to step up and join the fight against...
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WSIB receives independent review
"There are tough decisions to be made not the least of which is a decision about our insurance premium for...
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Employers required to post safety poster
The poster summarizes workers’ health and safety rights and responsibilities and the responsibilities of employers and supervisors.
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Seasonal workers face new rules for EI
The federal government’s amendments to Employment Insurance will take effect in early 2013.
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Banking hours is an Alternative to EI
A strategy to tackle the issue of retaining valued employees in seasonal work is banking hours.
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Grow Me Instead project has official launch
The Grow Me Instead Guide highlights a variety of native and non-native plants that do well in gardens and are...
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