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CGSA honours Thorne as first female recipient of John B. Steel Award for distinguished service

The award is presented annually by the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the profession of golf course superintendent.


Destructive moth no longer a one-in-10-years problem; it’s here to stay: ecologist

The destructive insect formerly known as the gypsy moth – rechristened LDD – is likely to defoliate trees again this season in southwestern Ontario.


Sports Turf Canada to offer online turf management, maintenance course Feb. 22-25

The course is designed to introduce the latest principles and techniques of managing and maintaining natural sports turf.


Town’s mayor, deputy mayor vote against new soccer field, but are outvoted by council

Preliminary plans are underway for a new soccer field in Grand Valley, Ont. Council has voted to lay sod for the new field, that will neighbour two existing baseball fields, but the plan wasn’t universally supported.
 
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Hiring the right way to avoid big turnover in the landscaping industry

A landscaping business will not be profitable or grow without the right people on board. And that can’t happen without the execution of proper hiring practices. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Ontario Turfgrass Symposium

Feb 23 - 24, 2022
Location: Virtual event
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