Snow

Once again this year, Snowposium is going to look a little different. Last year, we held our very first full day virtual Snowposium and Trade Show. This year, we have decided to go virtual again, but with a few tweaks.

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) at the request of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and Landscape Ontario accepted a proposal to undertake a scoping review process on the need and support for a Snow and Ice Standard.

Ontario’s Bill 118 marks huge step in the right direction.

The use of salt bins is concerning for a variety of reasons.

When it comes to winter maintenance, how to best support people should be at the forefront of all of our discussions, actions and communications.

Improving knowledge is one of the best ways to advance a career.

One of the best examples of the positive change being embraced by winter maintenance professionals is the use of liquid de-icing materials.

One challenge has been the ability to find salt and the year-over-year increased costs for product.

It’s certainly been a year of uncertainty, but for most contractors, it’s also been a year of surprising success!

An overview of programs available to snow and ice contractors.