Fredericton embarks on ‘aggressive’ tree trimming

 

 

NB Power is moving forward with its preventative maintenance schedule to ensure the areas around the power lines are clear so power can be safely delivered.

 

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With so many power outages happening due to trees and branches falling onto power lines during severe weather, the City of Fredericton, N.B., is warning residents that a “very aggressive” tree-trimming program is about to begin.

 

 

 

Surrey, B.C.’s first official footgolf course has just opened at Eaglequest Coyote Creek, bringing the sport to Metro Vancouver and joining the courses that already exist in Penticton and Kamloops.

 

 

 

 

The University of Guelph’s Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation (GRIPP) has officially opened to take in samples of every plant still living in Canada to freeze and preserve them.

 

 

 

 

The decision to rebuild Alberta’s Kananaskis Country Golf Course has been made; however, there are some environmentalists, politicians, and members of the public who are not thrilled with the decision.

 

 

 

 

The Smart About Salt Council, Milton, Ont., has just announced its expanded training programs for this fall to educate private contractors and property managers about best practices of salt management to help reduce its use while ensuring public safety is not compromised.