June 2017

Previous Issues
President's Message

Crazy questions from clients

By Paul Brydges
Collaboration is the key to success for all of us.
Feature

Apprentices play key role in Canada’s future

Apprentices at the National Capital Commission in Ottawa are helping to execute plans for Canada's bicentennial in 2067.

Young people shine at Skills Ontario

By Cassandra Wiesner
Annual competition held May 1-3 in Toronto.
Member Profile

Kim Price Landscape Design

By Robert Ellidge
Combining a love for the outdoors with a passion for design results in a rewarding career change.
Association News

Connon CBV open house

Customers get first look at newly renovated location in Waterdown, Ont.

Zoning victory for Hamilton members

Members gather to commemorate positive outcome.

Strong LO profile at Grey to Green Conference

LO executive director among the keynote speakers.

LO member LMN launches enhanced software

New features include electronic document storage and invoicing.

Founders recognized

Maple Leaves Forever pays tribute to Highway of Heroes.

Real-life recycling at LO home office

Highway expansion project provides crushed rock for use on LO site.

Snowposium returns in 2017

Event to feature outdoor exhibits and full-day conference.

Proud Canadians

Members build Canada 150-themed garden.

Celebrate Canada 150 with LO

Members invited to drop by the Milton site on June 21.

Newest LO team member starts with a smile

Meghan Greaves staffs assocation's reception desk.

Members can get leads for free

Free subscription to eLandscape added to list of member benefits.
Scholarship Profile

Scholarship helps fund green roof research

Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation research grant is helping Tyson Jennett to develop more effective substrate materials.
Industry News

Research helping to keep lawns healthy

New grass varieties are better adapted to our changing environment.

New Canadian Nursery Stock Standard released

Latest edition to also be part of Canadian Landscape Standard.

Sheridan Nurseries green efforts recognized

Company named one of Canada's Greenest Employers.

Grandfathering provision for designer certification

Candidates with required experience can now apply for industry designation.

Wasp feeds on EAB larvae

Wasps to be released across site sites in Ontario and Quebec.

Senate passes Bill S-229

Senator Grant Mitchell’s bill is designed to protect underground infrastructure and enhance public safety.

Cub Cadet partners with Come Alive Outside

Organizations to promote the benefits of outdoor play.

Count the trees you plant this year

Government challenges public and industry to match tree planting targets.

CNLA revamps national trade website

All members sent email to access members only section of resources.
Executive Desk

Let’s cure plant blindness

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Grey to Green Conference helps to promote benefits of our profession to government and policy makers.
Public Relations

A healthy bottom line

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Putting some dollars to lost productivity and health issues.
Membership

What personalities make up your team?

By Myscha Burton
Recognizing the make-up of your team members can help you to create a healthy work environment for all.
Underground World

Dig Safe celebrated at Landscape Ontario

By Terry Murphy CLM
Ceremony helps to promote Dig Safe month.
Prosperity Partners

Notice what’s going well

By Jacki Hart CLM
Spend 30 minutes with each employee a couple of times each season.
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