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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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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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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Clause allows HST savings on pre-payment of service
LO members may want to take advantage of the pre-payment clause in the HST system that allows for an eight...
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Hot and dry weather expected this summer
According to Environment Canada, Ontario will see a warmer and drier summer.
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Federal government to ban fertilizer-pesticide products
The federal government announced a decision to “uncouple” fertilizer-pesticide combination products intended for lawn and turf uses.
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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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Protective clothing essential on the job
Regulations require that a worker wear and use the protective clothing and equipment necessary to protect against hazards.
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New weed killer expected this summer
If all goes according to plan, members of the lawn care industry will have a new weapon in an arsenal...
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