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February 13, 2019

		Spring is only one month away With winter weather at full force these past few weeks, spring is on the minds of a majority of Ontarians. One sure arrival of spring is Canada Blooms. The annual flower and garden festival, co-located with the National Home Show, will create a spring oasis at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, March 8-17, 2019. The event offers unlimited opportunities to showcase our profession and the vital role we play in society. Make the most of this opportunity and be sure to attend, volunteer or encourage others to see all that our profession has to offer. To volunteer or attend, visit HortTrades.com/canada-blooms-2019.
			Tony DiGiovanni CHT Landscape Ontario Executive Director

February LO magazine now online
In this issue: An in-depth look at everything that went on to make Congress ’19 a success; coverage of LO’s 2019 Awards of Excellence ceremony, association and professional news; events; columns and more! Read the February issue online at HortTrades.com.

London Chapter Meeting, Mar. 12
Prepare your staff for safety with an annual update from Ministry of Transportation. Meeting will also feature the chapter AGM and elections. Sponsored by Unilock, HortProtect and Greenius. Please RSVP by March 8.

Changes coming to JHSC Certification Training
The Ontario Minister of Labour recently announced changes coming to the Joint Health and Safety Committees Certification Training Standard in an effort to lessen the burden on business. For details on the changes, visit HortTrades.com.

Help to shape next phase of online WSIB tool
The next phase of WSIB’s Compass will be introduced in late 2019. This updated version will include a secure portal where employers can log in to view claims, injury rates and other details specific to their business.WSIB is seeking input on Compass from stakeholders using a survey. The survey will collect feedback on its proposed design and will help guide the final design of the tool. Take the survey online.

Discounted Canada Blooms tickets
Landscape Ontario members have access to special discounted tickets for Canada Blooms and the National Home Show, March 8-17 in Toronto. The tickets are a great treat for employees and a great way to get clients and suppliers excited about the year ahead. Details and an order form at HortTrades.com/canada-blooms-2019.

Apply for Leaside Garden Society scholarship
The Leaside Garden Society (LGS) is offering a $1,000 scholarship to provide financial support to a student who will advance the knowledge of horticulture within the community. The candidate must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program in horticulture or a related field of study. Full details online at leasidegardensociety.org.

Peer to Peer Workshop in Ajax, March 12
Business owners who participate in this interactive workshop will learn what systems are needed and how to implement them to improve team engagement. Full details and online registration at HortTrades.com.

Grounds Management Lecture Series, Feb. 27
Register now for this annual gathering of grounds management professionals that includes a full-day of interesting and informative sessions related to the profession, plus networking and lunch. Register by Feb. 15 online and save.

Unilock Contractor Expo 2019. Register now

LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars 2019 seminars are now online at HortTrades.com/seminars. Space is limited. 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.
Intermediate Flagstone, Feb. 19-20 Expand your Knowledge of Native Trees and Shrubs, Feb. 20 Intermediate Sketchup, Feb. 21 Your Company’s Pulse: Use your Balance Sheet…, Feb. 21 Selling… Better and Get More Customers!, Feb. 22 Concrete: The Next Level, Feb. 22 Xeriscaping: Selecting Drought- Tolerant Plants…, Feb. 25 Outdoor Fire-pit Construction, Feb. 25-26 Introduction to Plant Identification, Feb. 26 Legal Obligations of the Landscape Employer, Feb. 27 Ornamental Ways to Handle Rainwater, Feb. 28

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Golden Horseshoe Family Day Weekend Bowling, Feb. 17
Georgian Lakelands Chapter Meeting, Feb. 21
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Feb. 22
Grounds Management Lecture Series, Feb. 27
Durham Chapter Meeting, Mar. 5
Canada Blooms, Mar. 8-17
London Chapter Meeting, Mar. 12
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Gear Up for Spring, Mar. 26

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.