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September 2016
Previous Issues
President's Message
Are you covered in the event of an accident?
By Paul Brydges
What happens if, and when, someone integral to your team gets injured?
Feature
International Landscaping launches electric maintenance crew
Partnership launches largest all-electric landscape management program in Canada.
High school students bloom in Cuddy Gardens
Working outside and with nature is very appealing.
Association News
Wright Landscape celebrating 50 years
One-man lawn care operation was started by John and Ruth Wright.
In Memoriam — Jes Petersen
Founder of Petersen's Turf Farms passed away at the age of 92.
In Memoriam - Josef Verbancic
Verbancic Tree Supply and Landscaping founder passed away at the age of 79.
Member recognized for biodiversity garden
Perennial Plant Association pays tribute to the work of Sean James.
Waterloo Chapter families stay cool
Members spend a day with family at Bingemans Park in Waterloo.
Member assists with local school garden project
Sam Sherratt School now has an outdoor classroom thanks to Mark Fisher and the Escarpment Company.
Irrigation group forms
Interested professionals must bill at least $1 million in irrigation service.
Chapter awards Banting bursary
Grade 12 student Nathaniel Brinkman receives the chapter’s bursary award.
Trial garden open house
New and exciting plants on display at LO home office and Guelph sites.
LO members win big at National Awards of Landscape Excellence
Ontario companies take home four of five national awards up for grabs.
Certification coming to Kemptville sept. 30
Eastern Ontario pros can verify their skills at the upcoming test day.
Industry News
Accessibility requirements expanded for Ontario businesses
Changes impact all organizations providing goods, services or facilities in the province.
Celebrate National Tree Day Sept. 21
Events designed to raise awareness about the many benefits trees have to offer.
Cullen awarded Order of Canada
Gardening writer and personality joins list of Canadians honored with special award.
Congress details and registration now online
Everything you need to know before attending Congress 2017.
Industry tours leading innovators
By Stephanie West
International Plant Propagator Society tour kicks off at Landscape Ontario home office.
Highway of Heroes Living Tribute Team is Growing
Mike Hurley added as Manager of Fundraising and Communications.
New sexual harassment laws now in effect
Legislation expands definition of harassment.
Propagation trays designed to increase tree health and growth
Revolutionary propagation system a result of collaboration between researchers and industry.
Executive Desk
Apprenticeship a gift for you
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Benefits to both employers and employees.
Public Relations
Touching the Stones
By Denis Flanagan CLD
London Chapter is participating in the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial at HMCS Prevost.
Membership
The value of chapter meetings and events
By Myscha Burton
Chapter meetings allow you to connect with local colleagues and suppliers.
Underground World
Garden centre liability: Is there any?
By Terry Murphy
Can a retailer be held accountable once a customer leaves the store?
Apprenticeship
Companies reaping rewards of Apprenticeship Program
By J. Alex Gibson
Renewed interest has re-energized this valuable program.
Prosperity Partners
Building employee loyalty
By Jacki Hart CLM
A pre-made agenda for a fall meeting with yourself.
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