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Landscape Ontario has joined a diverse coalition of environmental, industry, labour and community organizations under the name of The Ontario Water Conservation Alliance.

Frans L.J.M. Peters, founder of Humber Nurseries Limited, Brampton, Ont., passed away on Sat., Apr. 10, 2010 at the Brampton Civic Hospital at the age of 89.

Landscape Ontario’s history and story can now be found on Wikipedia.

The Smart about Salt Council announced its official formation in mid-March, with the intention to spearhead efficient use of winter salt on private roads, parking lots and sidewalks.

Self-employed individuals may register for Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits as of Jan. 31, 2010.

As of Mar. 31, the minimum wage in Ontario has increased 75 cents an hour.

LO members may want to take advantage of the pre-payment clause in the HST system that allows for an eight per cent tax saving if payment is made before May 1.

The meeting in early February provided an opportunity for LO members to express their opinions about the city’s proposal to reduce emissions from outdoor power equipment.

According to Statistics Canada, housing sales and construction both continued the trend of increasing numbers.

Public Works and Government Services Canada is in the process of increasing the qualification requirements for contractors bidding on grounds maintenance contracts for federal government sites in Ottawa.