December 2015

Previous Issues
President's Message

A time to look back

By Dave Braun
Reflecting on two years of presidency.
Feature

Exciting ceremonies begin Highway of Heroes tree project

Two official ceremonies kicked-off ambitious Highway of Heroes Tribute, which will honour Canada’s war dead with the planting of trees along Hwy. 401.

LO garden at Canada Blooms to show diversity of professions

Paul Brydges wants to know how people chose their path in the green profession.
Association

Ottawa Chapter marks 10th anniversary of Day of Tribute

By Martha Walsh
Giving back to the community is very personal, yet a prevalent action among many Ottawa Chapter members.

New features planned for Congress ’16

It’s another year, in which the task is to re-invent and improve upon a thriving event that has been around for 43 years.

In memoriam: Robert Burns

Robert Kingsley Burns passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2015

LO pioneer receives his community’s Citizen of the Year award

Paul Olsen, a honourary life member of Landscape Ontario, was named as Citizen of the Year in King Township.

Plans underway for Ottawa Home and Garden Show

This year’s event will take place at the EY Centre from Mar. 25 to 28, 2016.

Windsor Chapter Fall Hospice grounds cleanup

The original Solidarity Gardens receives a freshening up
Annual Report

2015 Annual Report

A comprehensive look at association activities over the past year.
Foundation Report

2015 Foundation Report

A review of activities from the 2015 fiscal year.
Industry News

Health and safety training has new requirements

New certification training requirements for joint health and safety committee (JHSC) members that come into effect Mar. 1, 2016.

Ministry of Labour looking for feedback

Every year, the Ministry of Labour consults with the public on a variety of topics.
Executive Desk

Proud of Landscape Ontario innovators

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Technology and the sharing economy are changing the landscape.
Public Relations

All Chapters on the same page

By Denis Flanagan CLD
November was an extremely busy month for Chapter meetings.
Membership

Members tell why they joined LO

By Rachel Cerelli
There are many reasons why industry professionals join Landscape Ontario.
Underground World

Congress to feature information on utility hits

By Terry Murphy CLM
It has been a very good year in the underground damage prevention movement.
Prosperity Partners

The founding vision of Prosperity Partners

By Jacki Hart CLM
Many of you have made improvements in your business and career paths thanks to the Prosperity Partners program over the past 10 years.
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