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August 2023
Previous Issues
Green Pencil
Gaining momentum in the snow insurance crisis
By Jon Agg
The snow and ice management industry is facing an insurance and liability crisis — and it’s essential we act now.
Feature
Slick conditions
By Karina Sinclair
When tasked with plowing roadways in most of Canada, minimizing ice is a basic expectation for snow and ice management professionals. But what if an icy road is the goal?
Clearing snow from coast to coast
By Karina Sinclair
Thanks to a voracious wildfire season and record-breaking temperatures across many provinces, the concept of winter is almost inconceivable; snow, freezing rain, and dramatic drops in mercury seem far, far away. Unless, of course, you’re a snow and ice management professional.
Growing Your Business
Weather forecasting for winter maintenance
By Baldo and Santo Gucciardi
One of the most important keys to successfully managing winter maintenance operations is to have the latest and most reliable weather forecasting system(s) at your disposal.
Internet Of Nature
The green factor
By Dr. Nadina Galle
How one company is using data to map our proximity to and contact with nature — and why that matters so much to public health.
Legal Matters
Assessing the enforceability of a pay-when-paid clause in Canada
By Rob Kennaley
Landscape subcontractors need to understand that a “pay when paid” or “pay if paid” clause can be applied so they won’t be paid for their work.
Newsscape
Oak wilt confirmed in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently confirmed the first detected case of oak wilt rot in a residential area of Niagara Falls, Ont.
Horticulture industry mourns the passing of Kurt W. Dramm
Kurt W. Dramm, a born salesman and friend to all in the horticulture industry, passed away May 16 at the age of 85.
Husqvarna invests to expand innovation in green space management
Husqvarna Group, the global leader in outdoor power products, is pleased to announce an investment of over $3.6 million CDN in Angsa Robotics, a Munich-based startup looking to disrupt automated waste collection in green spaces.
Danziger announces scholarship program
Danziger is celebrating its 70th anniversary by focusing on the future.
2022 Safety Awards Program winners announced
The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Safety Awards.
Cooper Equipment expands in western Canada
Canadian-owned and operated construction equipment rental company Cooper Equipment Rentals recently announced the acquisition of Warner Rentals Ltd.
Hardscape North America accepting entries for 2023 awards
Entries for the 2023 HNA Awards are now being accepted.
American Rose Society announces national honors
The American Rose Society has announced two national honors, which were presented at its recent National Convention in Shreveport, La.
CNLA News
Green Cities revitalization of urban space in Hamilton now complete
By Frydda Sandoval and Stuart Service
Following years of hard work by a team of volounteers and Landscape Ontario members, an urban greenspace project in Hamilton’s Barton Village celebrated its official grand opening on June 3.
2023 National Awards of Landscape Excellence
The winners of the 20th annual National Awards of Landscape Excellence (NALE) were announced live on Aug. 9, 2023 during a special reception held at the Fairmont Winnipeg in Manitoba.
New Products
New Products August 2023
LT's roundup of the latest equipment, tools and supply releases for Canadian landscape professionals.
Mentor Moment
Landscapers can create peace by embracing Indigenous ways of knowing
As an urban indigenous woman, Jody Harbour started deeply exploring her own heritage and roots a little over 10 years ago.
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