December 2016

Previous Issues
President's Message

Full steam ahead until the end

By Paul Brydges
Even in December, LO members are busy at work.
Feature

A lasting tribute in London

London Chapter volunteers help to build a lasting tribute to members of the Canadian Navy.

Reasons to register for Congress ’17

Lot's to see and do an annual three-day trade show.
Member Profile

Lighting up Turks and Caicos

LO member establishes booming business in Caribbean islands.
Association News

A lasting legacy in Windsor

New garden to recognize pioneers, leaders, and those who have helped to promote the association.

Ottawa Chapter prepares Beechwood for Remembrance Day

Annual volunteer effort now in its second decade.

In Memoriam - Hank Deenen

Hendricus Martinus Deenen, founder of Hank Deenen Landscaping Limited, passed away peacefully at the age of 91.

Students plant bulbs

LO home office provides some outdoor education.

Member helps to restore war memorial

Paul Doornbos recognized for volunteer efforts in Gananoque's Town Park.

Fire up your staff on apprenticeship

New flyer available to help motivate staff on learning opportunities.

More green at LO home office

Zander Sod donates over 12,000 sq. ft. of sod.

Happy retirement Bob Allen

London Chapter recognizes many years of contribution and volunteer efforts.

Horticulture library donation

Over 200 volumes of garden and design books donated to association.
Scholarship Profile

Scott Pollock

Fanshawe student was inspired by his grandfather to pursue a career in the green profession.
Annual Report

2016 Annual Report

A review of activities and finances from the 2016 fiscal year.
Industry News

Ministry to blitz snow and ice contractors

Blitz to run Nov. 1 to March 31, 2017.

Highway of Heroes launches #150Tree campaign

Donors to receive special package to coincide with Canada's 150th birthday.

Certification wraps up in Milton

Candidates take last opportunity of 2016 to challenge the exam.

Vineland releases Inaugural Impact Report

A Vineland report looks back at the impact of almost 10 years of operations.
Executive Desk

Thank you

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Our wonderful members and volunteers are what make our association so special.
Public Relations

Trends and challenges in 2017

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Healthy living, soundscaping and gardening products delivered right to your door.
Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Program needs your help

By J. Alex Gibson
More participation needed to ensure continued government support.
Membership

Are you bringing your A-game?

By Myscha Stafford
Now is the time for self-reflection and improvement.
Underground World

Good decisions require good data

By Terry Murphy CLM
Annual DIRT Report helps damage prevention industry to identify sectors that need more help to improve.
Prosperity Partners

What’s lurking in your invisible arena? – Part one

By Jacki Hart CLM
Two distinct areas in which business owners must excel in order to reach their goals.
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