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July 2017
Previous Issues
President's Message
Happy 150th Birthday Canada
By Paul Brydges
Canada continues to be a country envied throughout the world.
Vimy oak planted at LO home office
LO's home office in MIlton now boasts a Vimy oak from Connon NVK.
Member Profile
The gods of water and light
By Robert Ellidge
Milton, Ont.-based Rain Gods provide quality lighting and irrigation to clients.
Feature
Trial Garden update and open house information
By Rodger Tschanz
A look ahead at the roses, shrubs, perennials and annuals in this year's Trial Gardens.
New Fusion Landscaping program
Apply now for this new certification program available only to members of Landscape Ontario.
Summer events offer networking and fun
Networking continues in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Association News
Windsor Chapter unveils Legacy Garden
Founding members of chapter are forever recognized in garden.
Enduring distinction for Monica van Maris
Monica van Maris receives inaugural award named in her honour.
Brookdale Treeland Nurseries to host Industry Auction Sept. 12
Day will begin with farm tours at 10:00 a.m.
Community groups unite for Garden Days
Several communities organized events to celebrate our love of gardening.
Toronto Chapter bursary supports local greening projects
Committee selects 13 projects to share the $10,000 bursary funds.
LO celebrates legacy of association and Canada
Day pays tribute to three founding members.
Awards entry now open for LO members
More than 180 awards were handed out for exceptional projects in 2017.
International Landscaping adds HP campus to electric maintenance portfolio
Solar electric mower used to maintain property.
LO dues invoices mailing mid-august
Members have option to pay online, over the phone or by mail.
New equipment arrives at Parkwood
Parkwood Estates in Oshawa has brand new maintenance equipment thanks to a strong partnership.
Special Section
Landscape Ontario Member Benefits 2018
Annual special section on the many benefits available to member companies of the association.
Industry News
BugFinder app now available for Android
Released earlier this year on iOS, the BugFinder app is now available at the Google Play Store for Android devices.
City of Vaughan requires landscapers to be licensed
The City of Vaughan requires all landscapers, pavers, fence and pool installers to obtain an annual business licence.
Tour successful irrigation practices
IPPS area meeting and tour to run July 26.
Valleybrook sells Ontario operation to BTN
Original nursery in B.C. will continue to be owned and operated by the Schroeders.
Aeroplan miles can benefit families of veterans
Campaign to encourage Canadians to donate accumulated miles to the program.
Interim report proposes sweeping changes to employment laws
An interim report proposes changes to Ontario's Employment Standards Act.
New and young workers blitz
Inspections help to raise awareness about safety and rights of workers.
Supervisor awareness and accountability
Inspection blitz to focus on competent supervision.
Working outdoors poses many hazards
Tips and videos for outdoor workers on MOL website.
Executive Desk
The “why” of membership
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
The many reasons why people belong to associations.
Public Relations
Former student members are now successful business owners
By Denis Flanagan CLD
A look at how some successful business owners got their start.
Membership
Moving beyond the GTA
By Myscha Burton
LO members organize events that are held from one end of th province to the other.
Underground World
Employee retention helps everyone
By Terry Murphy CLM
A survey helps to identify the top reasons why employees move on.
Prosperity Partners
Measure only what you monitor, and monitor what you measure
By Jacki Hart CLM
Set aside a couple of days mid-season to ensure a solid finish to the year.
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