November 2019

Previous Issues
President's Message

Opening Pandora’s Box

By Warren Patterson
Our name sometimes does not properly reflect who we are as an association and what we are trying to achieve.
Member Profile

Member profile: The Backyard Urban Farm Company

By Kelli M. Maddocks
Taking urban gardening to a whole new level.
Feature

Connect with suppliers, products and experts at Congress 2020

47th edition of Landscape Ontario’s Congress trade show and conference will run Jan. 7-9, 2020.
Association News

Landscape Ontario officially reopens in Milton

Open house gives many members a first look at association's new world-class facility.

Tree planted in honour of Kathleen Pugliese

Oak tree marks 25 years of service by association's recently-retired executive assistant.

Members invited to attend 2020 AGM

Annual event includes breakfast and an update of association activities.

Snow pros discuss latest issues at Snowposium 2019

Full-day event featured great discussions, demos and new equipment.

Growers gain a new perspective of Oxford County businesses

Growers get a look at innovation and technology already in use.

Growers fall dinner set for November 26

End-of season celebration to include awards presentations and lively discussions.

Hawkins Contracting Services recognized with health and safety award

Landscape Ontario member recognized for commitment to safety training and awareness.
Foundation Report

2019 Foundation Report

Projects, research and students receive financial assistance via the Foundation each year.
Professional News

First safety blitz of 2020 to focus on PPE

Law requires workers on construction sites to wear hard hats and boots at all times.

How health and safety can affect your WSIB premiums

Starting Jan. 1, 2020, your individual claims experience will be taken into consideration when your premium is set.

Fax communication to be eliminated from locate requests

Ontario One Call to remove fax communications as of Feb. 1, 2020.

Tree Canada appoints Léo Duguay as new board chair

Léo joined the board in October 2011 where he has served as Vice-Chair for the past three years.

Report looks at future of ornamentals market in China

Greatest opportunity comes with great challenges.

Ontario Tree Planting Guide updated

Higher-contrast planting diagrams part of new release.
Executive Desk

Realizing the dreams of the previous generation

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
The new LO is much more than bricks and mortar.
Public Relations

Your professional image

By Denis Flangan CLD
Members enjoy promotion of their business through many association initiatives.
Membership

Celebrating excellence

By Myscha Stafford
How many award winners is too many?
Slip And Fall

What are you agreeing to in your winter contract?

By Ian A. Mair
Indemnity and hold harmless explained.
Prosperity Partners

Learn a lot from fellow business owners

By Jacki Hart CLM
Business owners share takeaways from recent two-day summit in Muskoka.
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