John Wright

Waterloo Chapter president, Howard Gallup (left), accepts the first Membership Challenge Award back in 1979 from LO Executive Director, Dennis Souder, as chapter member, John Wright looks on.
Mar 7, 2019

Waterloo Chapter to celebrate 40 years

Members are asked to send in images to mark the occasion.
Wright Landscape will celebrate 50 years of operations on Sept. 22.
Oct 23, 2016

Wright Landscape celebrating 50 years

One-man lawn care operation was started by John and Ruth Wright.
Dave Wright (left) accepts a plaque from LO President Paul Brydges.
Oct 22, 2016

Wright Landscape celebrates anniversary

Bloomingdale, Ont., business was founded 50 years ago by the late John and Ruth Wright.
Gord Shuttleworth speaking at a retirement party in his honour.
Oct 22, 2016

Values that connect generations

Family businesses allow the values of one generation to be passed down to the next.
Family members of John Wright, Peter Olsen and Casey van Maris gathered for ceremonial tree plantings on Oct. 21 at LO home office.
Nov 15, 2015

Memorial tree planting honours industry pioneers

A ceremonial tree planting honoured the memories of three members whose work “benefited the future of generations working in the industry.”
John Wright
Oct 15, 2015

Tributes pour in for industry champion John Wright — 1939-2015

He was never shy. He always made everyone feel welcome and part of the family. Even as students, everyone knew who John Wright was.
Jun 15, 2014

Pledge sustains industry’s future

Bob and Ruby Allen pledge $10,000 to the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation.
May 15, 2012

Waterloo Chapter helps Foundation

Waterloo Chapter continued its generosity with funds raised at the 2011 golf tournament.
Jan 15, 2010

LO Foundation contributes $100,000 for research chair

Foundation president John Wright announced contribution to endowed research chair at Vineland and the University of Guelph.
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