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December 2010
Previous Issues
President's Message
My Christmas gift to all of you: humour
By Tom Intven
A little horticultural humour for our hectic, stressed-filled lives.
Executive Desk
LO members make a positive difference
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
"What do all those people at Landscape Ontario do anyway?”
Public Relations
Stay tuned
By Denis Flanagan CLD
TV stations often repeat the segments during the holiday season, which means prolonged exposure for the Landscape Ontario’s Green for Life brand.
Underground World
Contractors can help themselves with one-time ALAs
By Terry Murphy CLP
The number of underground strikes are on the rise. Unfortunately, the landscape industry itself is the only one that can do something about it.
Letter To The Editor
A long history with the underground world
By Marc Arnold
A response to a new article that began last month.
Systems For Success
The right way to grow profits
By Mark Bradley
Dan and Bill decided to meet and discuss some ideas to improve their businesses in the coming season.
Membership
Endorsed supplier program is one benefit of LO
By Helen Hassard
Our membership and education team has been working diligently to get membership dues notices out and sending you your paid packages.
Industry News
IPM Symposium offered one day only
There are many new features at the IPM Symposium in 2011. The list includes a new format and new networking opportunities, supported by a new energy. And, of course, it all takes place in the new year.
ORCGA plans seminar for Mar. 24
Underground Awareness seminar will be formally announced in January.
Vineland appoints business development director
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has announced the appointment of Darlene Homonko to the position of director of business development.
Online plant encyclopedia follows Wikipedia example
The Plant Encyclopedia is a new innovation that provides information and images of cultivated plants.
Green Infrastructure Coalition calls for governments to invest in green projects
Members of the Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition celebrated another step in its evolution on Nov. 22.
Chapter News
London Chapter members learn about new trends in hardscapes
By Daryl Bycraft CLT
Members of the London Chapter of Landscape Ontario learned something about the latest trends in hardscapes and permeable pavers from John Lavoie, territory manager for Unilock.
Windsor Chapter presents Awards of Distinction
The Windsor Chapter once again had an opportunity to honour a number of its professional members with its Awards of Distinction presentation.
Chapter awards beautification trophy
By Dan Clost CLT
The Upper Canada Chapter’s Trophy for Commercial Beautification went to Donna’s Country Gardens of Quinte West. The presentation took place in late September.
Association News
LO’s 38th annual trade show and conference will begin 2011 with innovation and education
Canada’s international horticultural trade show and conference is just around the corner. The 38th edition of Congress will take place Jan. 11 to 13 at the Toronto Congress Centre.
Landscaper has much to celebrate at opening of homeless shelter’s garden
David Gaze had a lot to celebrate on Sept. 24, when the official opening ceremonies took place at The Garden of Hope at Salvation Army Lighthouse Shelter for the Homeless in Oakville.
LO members use discounted Canada Blooms tickets as Christmas gifts
Landscape Ontario members can take advantage of a special promotional opportunity by ordering tickets to Canada Blooms, for distribution to their clients, staff, friends and potential clients.
Have your say at 2011 AGM
Annual General Meeting will take place on Jan. 12, 2011.
New insurance carrier is good news for industry says committee chair
Horticulture Review recently sat down with CNLA’s insurance committee chair Gerald Boot to discuss some of the changes taking place with the HortProtect insurance program.
Call goes out to join garden build at Canada Blooms
By Tim Kearney CLP
The dictionary defines the word advocacy as, “Active support, especially the act of pleading or arguing for something.”
Annual Report
2010 Annual Report
Landscape Ontario's Annual Report is a summary of association activities for the fiscal year Sept. 1, 2009 to Aug. 31, 2010.
LO Staff Profile
Helen Hassard
Membership coordinator
Legal Issues
Reminiscing on a decade in Horticulture Review
By Robert Kennaley
Our law firm first became members of Landscape Ontario in 1998, and I first wrote a column for Horticulture Review in March of 1999.
Prosperity Partners
Taking people management to the next level
By Jacki Hart CLP
In the Prosperity Partners program, we have a framework which supports the key aspects and activities of every business.
Feature
Fanshawe College students benefit from online safety training
By Michael Pascoe CLT
Professional training, both through the industry and colleges, has seen a dramatic reduction in WSIB rates for the landscape industry over the past several years.
Chapter honours memory of soldiers at 5th annual Day of Tribute in Ottawa
By Martha Walsh
For the fifth consecutive year LO members and associates gathered together in a voluntary effort to honour fallen soldiers and the families of veterans and military personnel.
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