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Pioneer

Ernest Van Helsdingen
Sep 25, 2024

In Memoriam — Ernest Van Helsdingen

Ernest Van Helsdingen passed away peacefully, on his own terms, with his family at his side on Sept. 7, 2024.
Marc Thiebaud served as Landscape Ontario's third president back in 1975 and continued to volunteer for another four decades.
Mar 18, 2024

In Memoriam — Marc Thiebaud

After living with multiple sclerosis for 32 years, Marc Thiebaud passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 2, 2024.
Aug 30, 2022

Honouring our pioneers

On July 20, with family and friends in attendance, we recognized the contributions of eight pioneers by planting trees in their honour.
Jim Bauer
Aug 29, 2022

In Memoriam — Jim Bauer

Willem Jacob Frank "Jim" Bauer passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022 in his 88th year.
Jul 28, 2022

Peter Olsen was one of the builders of Landscape Ontario

In his first column as president of Landscape Ontario in 1986, Peter Olsen wrote that it was a pleasure and honour to be elected to the position.
Jul 14, 2022

Glenn Peister

A look at the first president of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association.
May 3, 2022

Neil Vanderkruk’s time as president brings many changes to Landscape Ontario

A look back at the presidential term of Neil Vanderkruk.
Neil Vanderkruk
Nov 23, 2020

In memoriam — Neil Vanderkurk

Neil Vanderkruk passed away Nov. 21, 2020 at the age of 84.
Oct 14, 2020

In Memoriam — Burke McNeill

Daniel Burke McNeill passed away with loving family by his side on Sept. 27, 2020 at the Milton District Hospital.
A bronze statue of Len Cullen in Whitby, Ont., serves as a lasting tribute to his legacy and vision.
Jul 15, 2019

A fitting tribute to Len Cullen

Many leaders of the profession today got their start working for an industry pioneer.
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