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November 6, 2019
NEWS 
 

GIE+EXPO sets new attendance record

October’s GIE+EXPO realized a sixth consecutive record-breaking year, drawing more than 26,500 people to the landscaping conference and trade show in Louisville, Ky.


Knife carvers targeting Saint John’s trees

A knife-wielding vandal is carving rings into the bark of trees in Saint John’s uptown area. Cutting the bark – or girdling – has the potential to kill the tree.


Winnipeg course realizes huge savings with electric golf carts

Switching from gas-powered golf carts to electric vehicles at Winnipeg’s Kildonan Park Golf Course has saved the course almost $1 per round.


French landscaper feels cheated out of promised wage

A French landscaper feels he’s been cheated out of a healthy wage by an Edmonton landscaping company.
 
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Controversial development plan

The latest on controversial development plan next to Niagara golf course

Niagara This Week has posted a question-and-answer formatted update on the controversial Riverfront Community development proposal slated for land adjacent to the Thundering Waters Golf Club in Niagara Falls. » Read More
 
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Congress 2020

January 2 - 9, 2020
Location: Toronto, ON
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Ontario Golf Course Management Conference

January 14 - 16, 2020
Location: Niagara Falls, Ont.
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GCSAA Golf Industry Show

January 25 - 30, 2020
Location: Orlando, Fla.
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WCTA Conference & Show

February 11 - 13, 2020
Location: Richmond, B.C.
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Ontario Turfgrass Symposium

February 19 - 20, 2020
Location: Guelph, Ont.
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Canadian Golf Course Management Conference

March 2 - 5, 2020
Location: Ottawa, Ont.
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