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Kuyvenhoven re-elected FCO president
Nov. 28, 2008, Ontario — Andrew Kuyvenhoven, of Kuyvenhoven Greenhouses in Brampton, has been re-elected president of the Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. board of directors.

Water, Water Everywhere!
Nov. 28, 2008, Ontario — With 2008 defining itself as the year of water, it seems a little weird to talk about water recycling and water conservation, but I am going to anyways.

Perlite Canada acquires VIL Vermiculite
Nov. 28, 2008, Montreal, Que. — Perlite Canada Inc. has acquired VIL Vermiculite, the Canadian perlite and vermiculite business of Normiska Corporation, which includes a perlite and vermiculite processing plant located in Lachine, Quebec.

Tournament to return
Nov. 26, 2008, Grimsby, Ont. — The fourth annual Engage Agro Hockey Tournament will be held Jan. 16 at the Grimsby (Ontario) Community Centre, with proceeds to the Niagara Peninsula Children’s Centre.

Kwantlen's 'green' energy research boosted
Nov. 25, 2008, Richmond, B.C. – “Green” greenhouse energy will be among the Kwantlen Polytechnic University horticulture research initiatives to benefit from a $250,000 donation from The Richberry Group.

Poinsettia evaluations at Vineland
Nov. 18, 2008, Vineland, Ont. — If you’re looking to do a little one-stop shopping for next year’s poinsettia crop, mark Dec. 4 on your calendar.

Hefty rebates for AgEnergy growers
Nov. 11, 2008, Guelph, Ont. – Ag Energy Co-operative is distributing patronage rebates totalling $1,700,000 to its members. Distributions range in size from $190 to $98,562.

V & V expands into North America
Nov. 10, 2008 — Gord Bonisteel will be directing the expansion into North America by V & V Agricultural Greenhouses Inc.

U.S. team hopes to boost domestic pepper production
Nov. 3, 2008, Uvalde, TX — By themselves or as an ingredient in a variety of foods, including salsa, America’s top-selling condiment, peppers, have found a warm spot in the hearts and stomachs of U.S. consumers.