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June 26, 2019
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Hamilton board to convert its high school fields to artificial turf

In an attempt to save money, the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board plans to convert almost all of its high school sports fields to artificial turf. But it's a bad idea, says Environment Hamilton.


Five things to know about ticks

As concern about ticks carrying Lyme disease continues to mount, there are five things about ticks the public should know.


Asian enemy of ash borer offers hope in N.B. town

The emerald ash borer has no known natural predators in Canada, so why not import one of its natural enemies from its native Asia to help reduce populations of the destructive pest?


The latest news in the ongoing Glen Abbey saga

It's been months since any news has emerged regarding the yet-to-be-resolved Glen Abbey Golf Course saga, but Oakville's planning and development council last week recommended the town solicitor be directed to oppose ClubLink's application to quash the course's heritage designation and take legal action, if necessary.
 
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Dave Jacobsen

Top 10 Under 40 honouree spearheaded much of course’s transformation

This week we feature Dave Jacobsen, 37, assistant superintendent at Bearspaw Golf Club in Calgary, Alta. » Read More
 
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