LO this week: May 4, 2011

Durham Chapter this week
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Annual barbecue
The Durham Chapter has started planning its annual summer barbecue. This year’s event will take place at T. Arnts Loam Supply on Thurs., Aug. 25, from 3-7 p.m. The barbecue will feature a supplier showcase, dinner provided by the Chapter, and much more. If you are a supplier looking to participate, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com for more information.

Georgian Lakelands Chapter this week
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Golden Horseshoe Chapter this week

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Save the date for annual golf tournament
Enjoy a social outing with fellow industry members at the Golden
Horseshoe Chapter’s Golf Tournament. The event will take place at
Willow Valley Golf Course, 8475 English Church, Mount Hope, on Wed.,
Aug. 17. Pricing and registration information will be available shortly. Contact Helen Hassard at
1-800-265-5656,
ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com for more information.

London Chapter this week
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SLOME: an Interactive Exploration Day, May 11
Thousands of students learn about careers in science, technology and trades at SLOME (Skills London Ottawa Middlesex Elgin), an Interactive Exploration Day held annually in May by
the Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board.
The event will take place at Agriplex, Western Fair, London. Employers and associations are invited to come out to inspire students.
Participation at this event is free for exhibitors or students. Click here for more information.

Gardens of Distinction Tour, July 9
Don’t miss the London Chapter’s third annual Gardens of Distinction Tour
on Sat., July 9, from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Participation has doubled over the past two years, and we expect it to increase
again. There are many opportunities to get involved, including
advertising in the passport, entering a garden in the tour (open to Active LO members only) and purchasing tour tickets for
your friends, family and clients! Contact Helen Hassard at
1-800-265-5656,
ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com for more information.

Ottawa Chapter this week

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Ottawa imposes water ban
The City of Ottawa has placed an immediate ban on all outdoor watering in the communities of Barrhaven, Manotick and Riverside South.  The move has potential negative consequences for Ottawa-area landscape companies. The city has promised a meeting with Landscape Ontario next week to discuss concerns. To read more about the story go to water ban.

Toronto Chapter this week
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Program offers free employment service
Toronto Community
Employment Services is an Ontario government-funded program that offers pre-screened candidates to match experience, skills and personal ambitions to business requirements. The free service refers qualified,
experienced and skilled candidate employees. A wage incentives program covers up to 40 per cent of the salary wage of the
new employee. To find out more about the program go to www.toronto-jobs.org, or contact Diana De la Cruz, employer services consultant, at jobs@tces.on.ca, or 416-488-0084, ext. 205.

In
Memoriam, John Ferreira
John Ferreira, president of Don Valley Landscaping in Thornhill, passed
away suddenly on Apr. 8. He was known as a wonderful
loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. A
funeral mass was held on Apr. 12 at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church.
He rested at Holy Cross Cemetery in Thornhill. Donations were made to Canadian
Food for Children.   

Annual golf tournament, July 28
The Toronto Chapter is returning to Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, 125
Nobleton Lakes Drive, on July 28 for the annual Dick Sale Memorial Golf
Tournament. This shotgun-start tournament begins with registration and
lunch at 11 a.m. and tee-off at 1 p.m. Pricing and sponsorship
information will be available shortly. For more information, or to
register, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com.

Baseball tournament accepting teams
Bring
your staff, family and friends to the Toronto Chapter’s annual baseball
tournament. This slow-pitch tournament will take place on Aug. 14 at
the Richmond Greens Sports Centre and Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East,
Richmond Hill. The tournament will run from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with
trophies and a barbecue lunch included in the fee of $550 per team.
Each team is guaranteed two games. Ideally-mixed teams should include
five women and 10 men. Registration information will be available
shortly. Click here to view the Toronto Chapter’s annual baseball tournament flyer for further information.

Upper Canada Chapter this week
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Ottawa imposes water ban
The City of Ottawa has placed an immediate ban on all outdoor watering
in the communities of Barrhaven, Manotick and Riverside South.  The move
has potential negative consequences for Ottawa area landscape
companies. The city has promised a meeting with Landscape Ontario next
week to discuss concerns. To read more about the story go to water ban.

Upper Canada Golf Tournament, July 15
Plan to take a break from your busy season and join the Upper Canada Chapter for a
fun day on the links at Briar Fox Golf Club, Marysville. Registration
begins at 9 a.m., with tee-off at 10. The day will conclude with a
steak dinner and prizes. Cost is only $100. per golfer, which
includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, steak dinner and prizes. If you
register your foursome before June 30, there is a 10 per cent discount off the
cost of golf. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more
information, or to register, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656,
ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com. Click here to view the Upper Canada Golf Tournament flyer.

Waterloo Chapter this week
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Waterloo Chapter member in the news
Landscape Ontario member Quiet Nature, located in Ayr, was featured in a profile article in the May 4 Kitchener – Waterloo Record. To see the profile go to
Quiet Nature.

Great Tree Hunt

revived
Three LO Waterloo Chapter members and professional
arborists, Phil Dickie, Mike Hayes and Greg Templeman, have undertaken the task to initiate the 2011 Champion
Tree Hunt of Waterloo Region.

The purpose of the hunt is to locate and identify champion
trees within the Region of Waterloo, and raise awareness of the value of tree
preservation. The hunt will close Sept. 30. The Chapter hopes the Champion Tree Hunt will generate an interest and
involvement from residents within the Region of Waterloo.To locate the website, go to Tree Hunt. In 1992, when the original Great Tree Hunt was held, a total of 430 nominations were received.

Windsor Chapter this week
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Windsor Chapter Awards of Distinction

Don’t miss your chance to be recognized for all your hard work. This
year’s Windsor Chapter Awards of Distinction entry form is now
available. The old format awarded gold, silver and bronze prizes; this year
there is the option for multiple winners in each category. In addition, four
new categories have been added: large water feature, small water feature, large
hardscape and small hardscape. The deadline for entries is Aug. 31 and the awards
presentation will take place at Top Grade Landscape and Garden Solutions
on October 27th. Click here to view the pdf of the Windsor Awards of Distinction for further information.

Golf tournament
The Windsor Chapter will be hosting its annual golf tournament
on Sat., Sept. 10. The day includes 18 holes of golf, hot dog and pop at
the turn, steak dinner and great prizes. Cost is $100 per golfer. There
is an early bird rate of $350 per foursome for those who register and
pay prior to Aug. 13. Click here to view the Windsor Golf Tournament flyer for more information. To view sponsorship information, click here.

LO this week

E-news starts its bi-weekly summer schedule

Starting this week, LO This Week will begin a
bi-weekly schedule. The next newsletter will broadcast on May 18.
The regular weekly schedule will resume in some time in July, when activities
for the season begin to increase.

Horticulture
Review online
Read the latest news of interest to Landscape Ontario members in the May
edition of Horticulture Review. This month features lots of great
subject matter, including the status of new lawn care products, Niagara
students competing in the U.S., new One Call legislation, a garden centre
thriving in Muskoka, alternative tree
list for urban forests, results of a study on solarization, as well as the
regular columns and features. Click here to read the May issue of Horticulture Review.  Anyone may sign up
to receive a free subscription to the electronic version of HR.

Support Foundation and win cash
Try your
luck in the Ontario Horticultural Trade Foundation raffle, and
help support your industry. Tickets are $20 each; first prize is $5,000,
second is $1,000 and third is $500. Only 1,000 tickets have been
printed. The draw will take place at the 2011 Growers Auction on July
14. You may donate in increments of $20 to get raffle tickets. All proceeds to go to scholarships and research projects. Contact Kathleen Pugliese to purchase tickets.

Bookmark the new LandscapeTrades.com

Landscape Trades has revamped its website, featuring an improved article archive, access to online classified ads and, the all-important portal to the Source Book. Bookmark www.landscapetrades.com and check back often to keep on top of breaking industry news.