Weeds

• Noxious black henbane taking root in Calgary

  A member of the nightshade family, black henbane is classified as a noxious weed and causes a rash if it comes in contact with exposed skin.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2023
  
• More than 200 goats weed out invasive vegetation at Regina’s Wascana Centre

  The goats can be seen in the area until June 1, but residents are being asked to keep their dogs on leashes, as well as stay away from the goats and the electric fencing.

  Environment

  May 24, 2023
  
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• Winnipeggers weigh in on new pesticide regulations in effect this spring

  In November, the provincial government lifted the ban on cosmetic pesticides, which had been in place since 2014. But some Winnipeggers avoid pesticides entirely.

  Environment

  May 14, 2023
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• Beachgoers want the City of Kelowna to do something about weed growth in city parks.

  Calls for City of Kelowna to clean up weedy areas of Okanagan Lake in city parks.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2021
• West Saint John business group questions Highway 1 lawn maintenance

  The executive director of the Saint John Lancaster Business Association says grass and weeds are overgrown at many medians and access ramps along Hwy. 1 through Saint John.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2021
• People who frequent Lethbridge park upset with maintenance, pulling weeds themselves

  There is a problem that's been growing all summer in Legacy Park in Lethbridge.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2021
• Manitoba cosmetic pesticide ban untouched since 2014, PCs stress review in progress

  A provincial cosmetic herbicide and pesticide ban implemented in 2014 remains untouched in Manitoba despite previous promises for a review on the subject by the Pallister PCs.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2021
• Saint John businesses say city needs to look more inviting to attract Atlantic bubble tourists

  Businesses in uptown Saint John say they're disappointed the city did not plant flowers this year.

  Economy

  Jul 10, 2020
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• Alberta air force base to use goats, sheep to get rid of unwanted vegetation

  A Canadian Forces base in Alberta is recruiting a new battalion of lean, mean, eating machines for a mission that will require limited action this summer.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2020
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• City of Winnipeg announces controlled burns to begin Thursday

  The burns will be conducted with fire guards in place, during suitable wind conditions.

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2020