Invasive species spread into our natural areas in many ways, including wind, birds carrying seed, wildlife, dogs and humans. We need to rethink our gardening practices to create healthy and functional ...

Ontario has 441 known invasive plant species — the most of all the provinces. Invasive plants can reduce crop yield and increase the use of herbicides for farmers, increasing costs and reducing crop ...

You may ask, “Why are garden centres still selling invasive plants since they are so harmful?” Good question, and that’s why the Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation (CCIPR) wants the ...

In April of this year, Beth Hundey passed away. As the Terry Fox Run approaches, Beth’s family and friends will feel her loss all over again because, from the time she was a little girl, the run was ...

Invasive plants can impact agriculture, forestry, recreation, biodiversity, ecosystem health and public health. Control of these species costs hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Additionally, ...

We are alarmed and angered that the federal Conservatives are supporting the Liberal government’s plans to bulldoze through Bill C-5, an undemocratic bill that bypasses environmental protections, ...

We ask this question with respect: are you tired, yet, of having the rule of law, your rights and all environmental protections for your community stripped away by the current provincial government?

You may be just one person, with one yard and one garden, but if you can eliminate the invasive plant species in your yard, you’ve taken a giant step to help the ecosystem. If you can educate your ...

As tariff talk and political drama crowd the headlines, one important reality remains: Canada is aging, and our public policies need to keep pace. The recent removal of the federal minister of seniors ...

As consumers, we assume that garden centres would never sell plants that can do harm. Sadly, this assumption is incorrect as the sale of many high-risk invasive plants is not regulated in Ontario.

In today’s digital age, cyber threats are not just a possibility — they are a certainty. With most communication and financial transactions conducted online, it’s crucial for everyone to understand ...