January 2016

Previous Issues
President's Message

Drawn together

By Paul Brydges
Landscape Ontario's incoming president outlines his agenda for next two years.
Feature

Trial Garden continues to evolve

By Rodger Tschanz
Landscape Ontario site includes many varieties also planted in Guelph.

Committee hosts governance meeting and launches campaign

Roundtable discussions help to improve efforts for future initiatives.

Paul Brydges wants to bring together professionals as LO’s new president

Association's 29th president will work on a "Drawn Together" theme.
Association News

Landscape Ontario Connects you with a partner

By Ed Hansen
New program aims to connect companies going through the same issue.

Inaugural Georgian Lakelands Awards of Distinction a big hit

New awards evening recognizes members within the Georgian Lakelands Chapter.

Free jobs resource for landscape industry

New website created in response to feedback from industry members.

Awards of Distinction Gala adds new member award categories

Second annual gala event recognizes top suppliers and volunteers in the Ottawa Chapter.

Dutchmaster qualifies for world title

Ornamental grower to compete in international competition.

Canada Blooms will party in its 20th year

Event to mark milestone anniversary March 11-20 in Toronto.

Former LO president announces his retirement

Owner and operator of RW Allen Horticulture Services has 41 years of experience.

Lighting Conference returns to Teatro

Seventh annual event to be held in Milton, Ont.

Growers Short Course on Feb. 9

Keynote speaker, Dr. Heinrich Losing from Germany will headline the event.

Soccer association honours Casey van Maris

York Region Soccer Association officially inducts LO past president into Hall of Fame.

LO members offered discount on Canada Blooms 2016 tickets

Tickets make a great gift for friends, family, employees and clients.

In Memoriam - Lambertus ‘Bert’ Hogeveen

Hogeveen served as Ottawa Chapter president in the 1980s.
Letter To The Editor

Time for industry to co-operate

By Ted Sikkema
A few things that could help move growers into a more profitable position.
Industry News

Province announces climate change strategy

Green infrastructure recognized as a major part of the solution to reduce greenhouse gases.

MPP wants province to commit to Green Legacy Program

MPP Ted Arnott's Private Member's resolution calls for Green Legacy program in Ontario.

Ministry proposes changes to safety regulations

Changes to address noise, chemical agents and carbon monoxide exhaust.

Noise regulation in force this July

New rules limit maximum average exposure at 85 decibels.

Rising cost of electricity hurts small businesses

Business owners say they need to raise prices to cope.

Flowers bring happiness and smiles to Union Station commuters

Program brings smiles to faces at busy downtown transit hub.
Executive Desk

We are better together

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Volunteers explain why they give so freely.
Public Relations

Giant steps in 2016

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Staff and members are about to launch a new campaign to increase membership by 10 per cent this year.
Membership

Look at attending chapter meeting

By Rachel Cerelli
LO offers local opportunities for you to grow and learn.
Underground World

Highlights from 2015

By Terry Murphy CLM
A recap of efforts to reduce underground utility strikes this past year.
Prosperity Partners

Navigating the invisible parts of your business

By Jacki Hart CLM
Business improvement steps for the year ahead.
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