Snow

When the Landscape Ontario Snow and Ice Sector Group was formed 25 years ago, it was clearly stated by Robert Kennaley (LO’s legal counsel) that the industry needed a standard in order to deal with the significant risk management issues.

New Hampshire’s certification model benefits the environment, contractors and the public.

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) at the request of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and Landscape Ontario accepted a proposal to undertake a scoping review process on the need and support for a Snow and Ice Standard.

Ontario’s Bill 118 marks huge step in the right direction.

The use of salt bins is concerning for a variety of reasons.

When it comes to winter maintenance, how to best support people should be at the forefront of all of our discussions, actions and communications.

Improving knowledge is one of the best ways to advance a career.

One of the best examples of the positive change being embraced by winter maintenance professionals is the use of liquid de-icing materials.

One challenge has been the ability to find salt and the year-over-year increased costs for product.

It’s certainly been a year of uncertainty, but for most contractors, it’s also been a year of surprising success!