June 2020

Previous Issues
President's Message

Will this roller coaster ride ever end?

By Dave Wright
As I look back over the last three months, I see a crazy roller coaster ride with many ups and downs.
Member Profile

Green Thumb Landscaping

By Kelli M. Maddocks
Green Thumb Landscaping has enjoyed 49 years of moving forward, becoming a successful business, growing and thriving in a time when change in the industry is happening so fast.
Association News

Peer to Peer Network thanks the Covid-19 Task Force

A group of association members express thanks to the staff and leadership team in a time of crisis and uncertainty.

Salemi joins LO family

Association's new deputy executive director joins during the coronavirus crisis.

Adapting to the new reality

How will association-run meetings, events and programs look in the post-covid era?

Awards of Excellence program continues for 2020

Last year saw a record-breaking number of entries, and organizers are hoping to break the record again in 2020.

In memoriam — Leo Bezaire

Leo Bezaire passed away peacefully on May 18, 2020 at the age of 87.

Association webinars a huge success

Over 4,000 people registered and attended the 24 webinars held by the association.

Ottawa Chapter tulip donation brightens Barrhaven Legion

Over 500 Liberation 75 bulbs were planted in two concrete planters at the Legion.
Letter To The Editor

An employee’s perspective

By Heather Jerrard
Stay strong friends, we are all in this together.

Thanks to the LO COVID-19 Task Force

By Karen Henderson
A Toronto area business owner says thanks.
Professional News

Ontario releases safety guidelines for business sectors

The Ontario government is providing employers safety guidelines to protect workers, customers, and the general public from COVID-19 as it gradually reopens the economy.

Start decontaminating your workplace with this free checklist

Now is the time to look at how to decontaminate your workplace and prevent the spread of COVID-19 among employees and customers.

Remembering those who lost their lives on the job

The National Day of Mourning commemorates workers and their families affected by workplace accidents.
Executive Desk

Positive aspects of the global pandemic

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Covid has energized, stimulated, challenged, forced change and created many opportunities.
Membership

Finding the silver lining

By Myscha Stafford
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is the power of community.
Underground World

Late locate status reviewed

By Terry Murphy CLP
Some recommendations have been proposed to help eliminate late locates this season.
Prosperity Partners

A leadership blueprint

By Jacki Hart CLM
There’s a long, long list of leaders who have stepped up amidst rapid and uncertain change.
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