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NDP slams Manitoba’s plan to revise pesticide ban

The Manitoba government's plan to revise the province's cosmetic pesticide ban has riled up the previous governing NDP that implemented the legislation in the first place. The NDP claim the "responsible and practical" revision will put the health of Manitobans at risk.


Vancouver opens new accessible baseball diamond

A new $450,000 synthetic turf baseball diamond in Vancouver is the first in Western Canada specially designed for children with disabilities, including those in wheelchairs. The project was funded by the Variety children's charity, the Vancouver Canadians Baseball Foundation and the Jays Care Foundation.


Burlington aims to plant 2,400 new trees in city

The City of Burlington, Ont. has planned six tree-planting events, beginning April 22, to add 2,400 saplings to the local urban canopy. The events are aimed to encourage residents to join in with the planting process and learn more from city arborists about how trees are important to the urban landscape.


Virtual app designed to make landscaping easier

Virtual technology is making landscaping easier, allowing both professionals and homeowners to use an app to preview how applied changes and additions can dramatically alter a residential landscape.
 
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B.C. landscaping company gives to local homeless

A Kelowna, B.C. landscaping company has donated $3,000 to assist a local homeless shelter. Employees of Creative Roots Landscaping donate an hour of their wages to help with such charitable causes as the Inn From the Cold. » Read more...
 
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Oct. 19-20, 2017
Location: Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, KY
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