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February 2018
Previous Issues
President's Message
Great conversations at Congress
By Warren Patterson, LO President
This year, the topic on everyone’s minds was how to deal with the minimum wage hike.
Feature
Congress delivers
The 45th edition of Landscape Ontario Congress proved once again the event is the ideal place for landscape and horticulture professionals to gather.
Reflection on Congress
By Chris Müller
New Show Committee member, Chris Müller describes his first experience working behind-the-scenes at Congress.
Association News
LO AGM looked at past and future
Presidential gavel passes to Warren Patterson.
LO members save at Canada Blooms
Event to run March 9-18, 2018 in Toronto.
Take a mid-winter break with Georgian Lakelands Chapter
Annual Ski Day set for Feb. 22, 2018.
Apply now for irrigation certification program
Program to run April 4-5, 2018 in Milton.
Gear Up for Spring 2018
Third annual event will be bigger and better than ever.
Lecture event tailored for landscape professionals
Two unique, half-day events planned for Feb. 22.
Special Section
Award winners announced at Congress 2018
Winners of the 45th annual LO Awards of Excellence program were announced on Jan. 9, 2018.
Industry News
Comment on proposed changes to pesticide licensing program
Give your feedback on proposed changes to the pesticide licensing program by March 2, 2018.
New version of mandatory poster released
Employment Standards Poster available in many languages.
Canada Blooms 2018
This year's feature garden to pay tribute to Canadian soldiers.
Municipality tree demand survey 2017
Survey helps to forecast tree demand of municipalities
Executive Desk
Listen
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT, LO Executive Director
Profound and moving stories are all around us — if we just take time to listen.
Public Relations
Why hire a professional?
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Members show their real expertise through various public appearances.
Membership
Your Olympic team
By Myscha Stafford
What Olympic competition best describes the team at your company?
Underground World
News, training and events for 2018
By Terry Murphy CLM
A look ahead to ORCGA events later this year.
Prosperity Partners
If you aim at nothing...
By Jacki Hart CLM
Knowing what to measure in your business can be a difficult thing to determine.
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