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Ag Energy Co-operative is teaming up with the University of Waterloo to accelerate the research and development of a new solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.

The Ontario Garden Tourism Coalition’s (OTGC) mission is to put the province’s gardens on the map of public consciousness.

Landscape Ontario has joined a diverse coalition of environmental, industry, labour and community organizations under the name of The Ontario Water Conservation Alliance.

Frans L.J.M. Peters, founder of Humber Nurseries Limited, Brampton, Ont., passed away on Sat., Apr. 10, 2010 at the Brampton Civic Hospital at the age of 89.

Landscape Ontario’s history and story can now be found on Wikipedia.

The Smart about Salt Council announced its official formation in mid-March, with the intention to spearhead efficient use of winter salt on private roads, parking lots and sidewalks.

Self-employed individuals may register for Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits as of Jan. 31, 2010.

As of Mar. 31, the minimum wage in Ontario has increased 75 cents an hour.

LO members may want to take advantage of the pre-payment clause in the HST system that allows for an eight per cent tax saving if payment is made before May 1.

According to Statistics Canada, housing sales and construction both continued the trend of increasing numbers.