April 2010

Previous Issues
President's Message

Time to reflect to get respect

By Tom Intven
We are working on your behalf to reflect the core values that will gain you well-deserved respect.
Executive Desk

Passion

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
"Passion” was the theme of this year’s Canada Blooms and it showed in the work of our members.
Professional And Workforce Development

We are obligated to operate a safe business

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
As we embark on a great season, we must not forget our obligation to operate safe businesses.
Public Relations

Co-operative marketing of Green for Life

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Marketing our Green for Life brand to the public may occur in many ways.
Systems For Success

Working on an equipment budget

By Mark Bradley
Dan and Bill discuss the next key component of his operating budget: the equipment budget.
Feature

Canada Blooms 14th edition results in many great memories

This 2010 version of Canada Blooms created some of the best memories ever in the 14-year history of the spring festival.

Tim Kearney reveals the journey that created LO’s “amazing” garden

The 2010 version of the journey starts a short time after the completion of Blooms 2009.

LO at Blooms: More visible than ever

LO’s impressive feature garden was only part of the association’s successful Canada Blooms profile.

Many help build Landscape Ontario Green for Life garden

This year saw a record number of companies work together to create an amazing garden at Canada Blooms.

Garden-award winners

Canada Blooms 2010 Garden Award Winners.

Martha Stewart at Blooms

Martha Stewart was a main attraction on Saturday at this year’s show.
Industry News

Clause allows HST savings on pre-payment of service

LO members may want to take advantage of the pre-payment clause in the HST system that allows for an eight per cent tax saving if payment is made before May 1.

Hot and dry weather expected this summer

According to Environment Canada, Ontario will see a warmer and drier summer.

Congress 2010 saves 139 trees

This is the second year that Congress has been involved in the Zero Waste Certificate program.

In memoriam — Mark Smith

Mark Smith, a dedicated employee of Scott’s Landscaping of Jerseyville, passed away suddenly at home on Mar. 10, 2010, at the age of 38

Harmonized Sales Tax and landscape contractors

By Richard Rizzo
On July 1, 2010 the Ontario Retail Sales Tax (RST) will be combined with the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) to create a federally administered Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).

Agency clarifies unlabelled tank mixes

By Denise Beaton
There are a few benefits to tank mixing pest control products, such as saving time and fuel by making fewer trips over the crop with the sprayer.

Minimum wage hike to $10.25

As of Mar. 31, the minimum wage in Ontario has increased 75 cents an hour.

Flowers Canada names new director

Andrew Kuyvenhoven, president of the Flowers Canada Board of Directors, has announced that Dean Shoemaker is the organization’s new executive director.

Self-employed may qualify for EI benefits

Self-employed individuals may register for Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits as of Jan. 31, 2010.

Fund of $300,000 for greening streets

A total of $300,000 in funding is available immediately for municipalities as part of the Greening of Main Street project.

CFIA working on citrus longhorned beetle regs

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency have asked for the industry’s help to be on the look-out for the possible presence of citrus longhorned beetle.
Association News

Congratulations to Becky Kellar

Golf medal for member of 2010 Canadian Women’s Hockey Team.

Oriole and Bienenstock named Green Toronto Awards finalists

Two LO member companies were among the list of finalists announced by The City of Toronto and Green Living for the 2010 Green Toronto Awards.

Smart about Salt Council is now official

The Smart about Salt Council announced its official formation in mid-March, with the intention to spearhead efficient use of winter salt on private roads, parking lots and sidewalks.

Nathan Helder honoured by chamber of commerce

Helder is chair of LO’s environmental stewardship committee.
Chapter News

Can you believe it’s golf season already?

Everyone’s favourite season is back.
Letter To The Editor

Response to Legal Issues column

By Marc Arnold
The following letter to the editor is a comment on Rob Kennaley’s Legal Issues column from the February 2010 Horticulture Review.
LO Staff Profile

Paul Day

Trade show manager
OMAFRA Nursery And Landscape Report

Don’t let sprayers lie to you

By Dr. Jason S.T. Deveau
Did you know that your sprayer can lie to you?
Hort Protect

A guideline for Ontario drivers and fleet operators

By Darren Rodrigues
The Government of Ontario has made amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that bans the use of hand-held devices while operating a motor vehicle.
Legal Issues

Due diligence and the Occupational Health and Safety Act

By Robert Kennaley
It is worth revisiting, and focusing in more detail on the “due diligence defence.”
Prosperity Partners

Ready? Set? GO!

By Jacki Hart CLP
It’s April! And for an industry of plant lovers and outdoor space creators, we’re off to the races.
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