February 2022

Previous Issues
President's Message

Your success is only as strong as your employees

By Lindsay Drake Nightingale
Our workforce needs to be as diverse as possible with businesses having the nerve to eliminate the barriers rather than leaving them in place.
Special Section

2022 Awards of Excellence winners

A special section highlights winners in the 2022 Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence program.
Association News

Gerry Brouwer receives inaugural NSGA Legacy award

Brouwer received the award at the Visser sod farm in Orono, Ont.

Fusion Landscape Professional training offered in 2022

The FLP program is offered province-wide for all Landscape Ontario members.

Water Smart Irrigation Professional training offered for 2022

The WSIP program is offered province-wide for all Landscape Ontario members within the irrigation sector.

Golden Horseshoe Chapter members support Habitat for Humanity

Sod donation helps to put finishing touches on local project.

In Memoriam — John (Hans) Berchtold

John Berchtold passed away in his 97th year.

IPM Symposium replay available online

A recording of the entire symposium is available for purchase until May 31, 2022.

Apprenticeship planning meeting was a huge success

The apprenticeship team gained valuable intelligence from the group of enthusiastic professionals representing a wide variety of horticulture and landscape sectors that were in attendance.
Professional News

Kam’s joins Royal Brinkman Group

The two businesses have been working together for several years and the acquisition marks the start of a new phase in their alliance.

Federal government extends CEBA deadline

On January 12, 2022, the Canadian government announced the repayment deadline for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans.

Ontario increases minimum wage to $15 an hour

Special minimum wages for students under 18, homeworkers and hunting, fishing and wilderness guides have also increased.

In Memoriam — Richard Wood

Wood passed away on September 22, 2021, while residing in Brooks, Alta.
Executive Desk

Resilience

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
This is the second year we were unable to host our most popular event due to public health restrictions.
Smart About Salt

Making the right choices in winter

By Lee Gould
Consider using the right product, at the right time, in the right amounts.
Prosperity Partners

Building strategic relationships — Part 1

By Jacki Hart CLM
A few key, solid, well timed relationships can launch your business to the next level.
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