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September 2013
Previous Issues
President's Message
Flora Niagara is dead...for now
By Phil Charal
The international horticultural exhibition that was hoped to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday will not take place.
Member Profile
In its 40th year, Clintar Landscape Management continues to grow
Company began spraying weeds and soon added grass cutting and landscaping.
Feature
LO Growers Awards of Excellence winners 2013
Winners of the 2013 LO Growers Awards program were announced at the Industry Auction on Aug. 14.
Auction 2013 celebrates history, while helping industry
Host Sheridan Nurseries celebrates 100th anniversary.
Association News
LO and University of Guelph host tours of trial gardens
Industry members learn how new plants performed in this year's trials.
Toronto baseball tournament champs
Team from Arbordale/Moonstruck takes home top prize.
Nine named Landscape Industry Certified
Congratulations to successful candidates from recent test day.
Expo ready to help retailers move ahead
Garden and Floral Expo 2013 is the place for unmatched networking, professional development.
Certification dedication
Clintar's Terry Nicholson receives special recognition.
Green for Life continues to build business
Homeowners find inspiration from website's extensive plant, gardening and landscaping information.
Hermanns wins landscape award
Member company recognized for Mount Pleasant Village project.
Work continues to build on success of GreenTrade Expo
Eastern Ontario’s must-attend industry trade show will run Feb. 12, 2014.
Safety Group members reap great rewards
27 firms from many sectors of the industry participated in 2012.
Durham Supplier Showcase
Durham Chapter event draws 100 people.
Letter To The Editor
It’s time for regulation
By Brad Ware
A landscape contractor shares his thoughts on industry regulation.
Volunteer Profile
Alan White takes a front row seat as a participant and observer
TurfSystems owner has been involved with almost every aspect of the association.
Chapter Of The Month
Golden Horseshoe Chapter helps students and communities
Building community relationships and providing family-oriented events.
Industry News
Avoid risking life and limb in managing the emerald ash borer
By Ruurd van de Ven
Professional arborists are required to do the job properly and safely.
Ash borer confirmed in Orangeville and Lanark
Pest now confirmed in 34 Ontario counties and in eight areas of Quebec.
Fertilizer container recycling program available
Clean Farms is accepting plastic fertilizer jugs and pails under 23 litres as part of its annual recycling program.
Mississauga may charge more taxes for properties with no lawns
Charges would be based on how much of a burden the property puts on the city’s storm-water management system.
Online courses help reduce accidents
Marsh Canada now offering members four online courses aimed at reducing accidents.
Stats show older skilled workers far outnumber young
Stats Canada figures show shortage of skilled-trades workers.
How much money does that tree in your yard save you?
Ryerson professor has developed an online device to calculate the energy savings of specific trees.
Executive Desk
Leadership defined
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Leadership can be spotted a mile away.
Safety And Training
Working to improve human resources development
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
Our industry’s challenges in regards to human resources development are shared across the country.
Public Relations
Public awareness
By Denis Flanagan CLD
One of the goals set out by the provincial board is to make LO more relevant to the public.
Contractors Column
Dealing with new arrivals to Canada requires patient understanding
By Arthur Skolnik
More than half of all immigrants to Canada settle in Ontario.
Membership
What LO can do for you
By Helen Hassard
Answers to some common questions asked by LO members.
Prosperity Partners
Sign of the times
By Jacki Hart CLP
We could all use help to manage our business more effectively.
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