London enews October 31, 2018

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October 31, 2018

		LO members help in a time of crisis The passion, expertise and goodwill of LO members never ceases to amaze me. In a time of need, the cream certainly does rise to the top. Faced with a salt shortage and increased prices to clients, members of LO’s Snow and Ice Management Sector group have worked together to come up with real world solutions and a coordinated effort to educate clients, the media and the public on this important issue. Here’s a recent interview with sector group member, Brian Perras on CBC radio’s Ontario Morning.
			Tony DiGiovanni Landscape Ontario Executive Director

Correction on last week’s LO enews
In last week’s enews, a clerical error incorrectly listed the Ontario government’s plan to freeze the minimum wage at $15 per hour. The correct amount is in fact $14. In addition, the close date for the sale of land at Humber Nurseries is December 2019. Humber will continue business operations as normal throughout 2019 until the new business opens in 2020. Landscape Ontario apologizes for the errors.

London Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13
Learn about employer responsibilities with respect to human rights, discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment and what a good employee policy looks like. Dinner included. Full details on the London Chapter page at HortTrades.com.

Safety Groups are a win-win initiative
Participating in the Safety Group program can help your company develop a more robust health and safety program and save you money on WSIB premiums. Read a case study on how one company benefits from participating in the program.

Survey to determine training needs of greenhouse floriculture industry closes Nov. 6
Flowers Canada (Ontario) is asking growers to participate in a 15-20 minute an online survey to help determine the future human resource needs for the sector. Your valuable input could influence the future success of your operation.

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.

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%. View seminars online by topic, chapter, date or title, or view the Guide online.

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

Upcoming Seminars:
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

Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 2
Toronto Chapter Meeting, Nov. 8
London Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13
Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Nov. 7
Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Nov. 7
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting, Nov. 14
Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 16
Growers Fall Dinner, Nov. 27
Georgian Lakelands Awards of Distinction, Nov. 29
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Nov. 29
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
HortTrades.com

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.