Opponents of Fredericton's plan to cut down several trees at its historic Officers' Square finally got their chance to speak to city officials. Almost 7,900 people have signed a petition to halt all construction at the site.» Read more...
Charlottetown, P.E.I. is taking a proactive stand to ward off the invasive emerald ash borer now that it has touched down in New Brunswick and appears to continue its journey eastward. The city has about 300 ash trees in its street inventory.» Read more...
The new artificial turf soccer field at Aurora, Ont.'s Stewart Burnett Park will allow play to continue well into the fall months and better withstand bad weather conditions.» Read more...
Dalhousie University's faculty of agriculture and the Correctional Service of Canada have teamed up to offer a horticulture skills training program that teaches female offenders vocational and technical skills to use in transition to employment post-release. The program has grown significantly since it began in 1995.» Read more...
The future of Canada’s professional turf and grounds maintenance industry is in good hands. From coast to coast, several bright, young superstars have been making a difference in the industry, paving the way for the next wave of up-and-coming professionals. This week, we profile the seventh (in alphabetical order) of our Top 10 Under 40 roster of selected recipients: Travis Olson.» Read More