June 2024

Previous Issues
President's Message

We are stewards of our profession

By Ed Hansen
Each of us play a unique role as stewards of our profession and the communities we serve.
Association News

Students get hands on at Skills Ontario 2024

Students competed to earn the opportunity to compete at the Skills Canada National Competition.

Association stakeholders develop key objectives for the future

Plan will form the backbone of the association objectives for the next five years and beyond.

New online portal hosts on-demand garden centre training

Website is now home to a series of 13 free training modules designed specifically for the needs of independent garden centres.

New member benefit: Makita power tools

Members can access special discounts on a wide range of Makita products.

Landscape and horticulture scholarships now easier than ever to access

Nominations for the Cullen Family Scholarships and applications for the various post-secondary scholarships are open online until June 30, 2024.

Snowposium 2024: bigger and better than ever

Canada’s largest trade show just for snow and ice professionals is happening on July 31, 2024.
Volunteer Profile

Breaking the mould on traditional landscape design

By Julia Harmsworth
Tullia Marcolongo is using lessons learned in the public health sector to make tangible change in landscape design.
Scholarship Profile

High school curriculum inspired a passion for plants

Alkemade Young plans to pursue Red Seal certification and build a meaningful career.
New Members

New Members May 2024

Landscape Ontario welcomes 32 new members this month.
Member Profile

Second generation takes the helm at Cudmore's

By Julia Harmsworth
Family-owned landscaping and design company in Oakville started as a retail garden centre in 1986.
Feature

Big lessons from small companies

By Kali Pearson
Owners of small landscape companies share words of wisdom, tips and advice for success.
Professional News

Seasonal employers and overtime: Are you risking a costly settlement?

By Lai-King Hum
It is important for employers to understand the intricacies of industry-specific exemptions outlined in the Employment Standards Act.

Be on the lookout for invasive pests this season

Monitor landscapes for box tree moth and report any sightings of spotted lanternfly.
Executive Desk

Do you have the watch?

By Joe Salemi CAE
Understanding how what we do impacts our teams is vital to our ability to lead.
Membership

Waterloo Chapter finds innovative ways to connect with members

By Evan Dickson
Onboarding committee goes above and beyond to welcome new members.
Social Snapshot

How crews can help create social content

By Charlotte Guena
Some best practices to share with your team to ensure what they post on social media reflects your company’s values.
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