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News

Mar 15, 2015

Safety conference coming to Mississauga

Show will feature 60-plus sessions and over 400 exhibits.
John Somerville
Mar 15, 2015

In memoriam — John Somerville

Industry pioneer John Somerville passed away on Feb. 12.
From left, following the minister’s announcement, are Abhimanyu Verma, volunteer chair for Microskills, Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Tony DiGiovanni and Jane Wilson, project coordinator at Microskills.
Mar 15, 2015

Minister announces funding to help women succeed in green industry

Community MicroSkills Development Centre is receiving $250,000 to support the economic success of women in the landscape and horticulture industries through new mentorship opportunities.
Steven Petersen
Mar 15, 2015

In memoriam — Steven Petersen

Co-owner of Petersen’s Turf Farm in Osgoode, Steven Petersen died tragically on Feb. 16, at the age of 46.
Feb 15, 2015

Garden Tourism Conference in Toronto

Excitement is mounting as delegates plan to come together for the North American Garden Tourism Conference at the Eaton Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto from March 16 to 18.
Members of the Landscape Ontario Provincial Board of Directors who gathered at the AGM on Jan. 7 at Congress.
Feb 15, 2015

Listening Tour announced at AGM

Engaged members of Landscape Ontario gathered for the association’s Annual General Meeting on Jan. 7.
Chris Ray of Humber Valley Landscaping (first in back row), and his team of industry members and students from the Humber College Landscape Technician program and homeowner Cory Allard (in white).
Jan 15, 2015

Chris Ray comes to the rescue while showing industry’s professionalism

It was about a landscaper who had left a Brampton couple with an incomplete job and allegedly taken their money.
A week-long session for The National Occupational Analysis for the Landscape Horticulturist occupation was held in November in Ottawa. In photo, those attending the conference, are from left, Guy Dowhy, Heike Stippler, Karen Carrier, Tim Kearney, Mike Gallant,  William Dorman, Kurtis Langton, Michael Murray, John Soychak, Sally Harvey, Doug Conrad.
Dec 15, 2014

Support needed for occupation skills review

The government believes in the growth and strength of the industry, and has invested in us by bringing leaders together to update the NOA.
Nov 15, 2014

Small business to receive Job Credit

On September 11, the federal government introduced the new Small Business Job Credit program.
Nov 15, 2014

New safety award announced

WSPS has announced a new national award that recognizes organizations that exceed traditional health and safety practices.
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