LO enews October 17, 2018

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October 17, 2018

		Where did 2018 go? The season is still going strong this October, but professionals should get ready to kick-off 2019 with their signature event of the year: Congress! Landscape Ontario’s Show Committee and staff have been busy preparing for Canada’s premier green industry trade show and conference, which runs January 8-10 at the Toronto Congress Centre. As always, special Warm-up Monday events will take place the day before on Jan. 7. New this year – Education Partners will offer quality education sessions on Jan. 10. We look forward to celebrating a new year with you. Register online now to save time and money at LOcongress.com/Registration.
			Nathan Helder LO Show Committee Chair

Free templates for workplace impairment
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has templates available to employers report impairment in the workplace. Get the templates at HortTrades.com.

Pay your LO dues invoice online
LO members who have not yet paid their 2019 member dues will receive a final reminder by phone next week before losing access to all member benefits if not paid in full by Nov. 1. Avoid delay with the potential postal strike pay your dues online at HortTrades.com/dues.

Agriculture labour market survey is here
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) is surveying stakeholders on the state of agricultural labour in Canada and ask all owner-operators, agricultural workers and supporting stakeholder groups to take part to guide future action on the growing workforce crisis. Complete the survey online.

ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installer Course,
Nov. 21-22
LO’s Hardscape Committee presents a two-day certification course led by Frank Bourque at the Lexington Hotel in Sudbury, Ont. Details online at HortTrades.com/hardscape.

Growers Fall Dinner Meeting, Nov. 27
Online registration is now open for the LO Growers Sector Group fall dinner meeting on Nov. 27 at Piper’s Heath Golf Club in Milton. Celebrate the end of another season and learn from informative guest speakers. Tickets are $65 and include dinner.

Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6
The chapter’s annual beer and wing night will include a discussion on marijuana in the workplace with John Aird from Workplace Safety and Prevention Services. Details on the Durham Chapter page at HortTrades.com.

Toronto Chapter Shop Talk Session, Oct. 17
No agenda, no speakers, just a friendly get together to talk shop at the Open House Bar on Bloor St. W. at 7: 00 p.m. Details on the Toronto Chapter page at HortTrades.com.

Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Nov. 7
Join guest speaker Kieran Dickson of Evans, Philip to discuss the contractor and civil litigation processes surrounding winter maintenance. Details on the Waterloo Chapter page at HortTrades.com.

Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 16
Plan your company’s holiday social and join the Waterloo Chapter at the 39th annual Fall Freeze Up. Includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and prizes. Details on the Waterloo Chapter page at HortTrades.com.

Windsor Chapter Meeting, Oct. 18
Cynthia Ingram of Piccolo Heath LLP will discuss how the Bill 148 legislation can impact your business. Details on the Windsor Chapter page at HortTrades.com.

LO SEMINARS

Professional Development Guide 2018-2019

Professional Development seminars
2018-2019 seminars are now online at HortTrades.com/seminars. Space is limited. Register before the end of 2018 and save 10%. Watch fo your copy of this year’s Guide with the October issue of LO magazine.

Government grant helps to pay for LO seminars. Find out more.

Upcoming Seminars:
Chainsaw Training, Nov. 12-13
The Next Step in Landscape Design, Nov. 20
Attract, Identify and Hiring Great Employees, Nov. 28
Professional Practice & Project Management, Nov. 29
Green Walls 101: Systems Overview and Design, Dec. 5

LO EVENTS

Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting, Oct. 17
Toronto Chapter Shop Talk Session, Oct. 17
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Oct. 18
Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6
Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Nov. 7
Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 16
Growers Fall Dinner, Nov. 27
Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada
1-800-265-5656
rob@landscapeontario.com
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With more than 2,500 professional members, Landscape Ontario is the province’s premier horticultural trades association. Our mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario.