| Ottawa Chapter This Week To see more Ottawa Chapter news and events, click here or visit www.loottawachapter.com |
| Register now for Eastern Ontario Apprenticeship The University of Guelph-Kemptville College will host the apprenticeship program for Eastern Ontario. Year one courses begin on Monday, November 17th. It is a hands-on training program for people who want to work in skilled trades or occupations. About 90 per cent of apprenticeship involves on-the-job training by employers. Two classroom sessions of related theoretical training are offered at the Kemptville campus. Level 1 is on November 17, until January 23, 2009 (8 weeks) and Level 2 is on January 5, 2009 until March 27, 2009 (12 weeks). Contact Jane Pedlar, Training Consultant, Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities at 613-731-7100 X 6213, or jane.pedlar@ontario.ca. | |
| Exhibit at GreenTrade Expo in Ottawa GreenTrade Expo, Feb. 18, 2009, is Eastern Ontario’s premiere green industry buying show. For exhibit space, sponsorship inquiries, contact Lynn Lane at 613-796-5156, or llane@landscapeontario.com. For more information, visit www.greentrade.ca. | |
| LO This Week | |
| November 15 Horticulture Review online The latest edition of Horticulture Review is now available online. Click here to view November 2008 edition. Read the latest information about LO initiatives, member news and coming events. | |
| All-star speakers at Congress Hear renowned speakers from across North America and Europe at Landscape Ontario’s Congress, January 6-8, and learn how environmental issues will shape your business in the future. Preview the speaker line up at www.locongress.com. | |
| New or used equipment sale Get results in Horticulture Review’s December issue, under the new EQUIPMENT ROUNDUP section! Don’t delay, book your ad space before November 18! Readers are Landscape Ontario members, the industry’s largest, most successful and most progressive players. Call to discuss ways to sell your equipment more effectively! Susan Therrien 1-800-265-5656, or 905-875-1805, ext. 305, stherrien@landscapeontario.com. | |
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| OPA offers supervisor training On November 7, Ontario Parks Association is offering the Supervisor Competency in Milton, Ontario. This course is a one-day program that will teach your supervisors their key roles and legal responsibilities in worker protection and safety and will provide them with the necessary training to comply with the OHSA. There is limited availability. Click here to learn more, or call Julie at the OPA at 905-864-6182. | |
| Have a great weekend. Allan Dennis Landscape Ontario 905-875-1805, ext 320 adennis@landscapeontario.com www.horttrades.com | |
