LO this week: September 22, 2010

Durham this week
Read all about upcoming Durham Chapter news and events at HortTrades.com

Durham Chapter meeting, Oct. 5
Join
the Durham Chapter at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa at 7 p.m., as the
members welcome Ministry of Labour officials and learn about the
Complete Employer’s Protection Program. For more information about the
meeting, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com.

Job fair, Oct. 20
The
Durham Region Job Fair
will be a one-day-only event at
the Ajax Convention Centre, on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Emphasis will be on on Second Career Program
graduates. Skill development workshops will be held, including resume critiquing, job search strategies and
individual skills assessments. Participating employers must have jobs available, or be looking for talent to meet their company’s short-term
recruitment needs. Contact
Rick Lea, executive director, Durham Region Local Training Board, at 905-666-3620.

Apprenticeship: Education for a career
Give someone an education for a career in the real world. As business owners and members of Landscape Ontario, you understand the importance of skilled tradespeople. The Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship program at the University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus, provides a comprehensive program of theory, complemented by practical instruction. To learn more about the program, starting on Nov. 15, go
www.kemptvillec.uoguelph.ca and register, or
contact the MTCU office at 1-800-387-5656.

Georgian Lakelands this week
Read all about upcoming Georgian Lakelands Chapter news and events at Horttrades.com

Georgian Lakelands Chapter meetings, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18
Join
the Georgian Lakelands Chapter at the Meaford Golf and Country Club, 408 Ridge Road, Meaford, on Oct. 21, at 7
p.m. with speaker J. Paul Lamarche of JPL Consulting, who will discuss
finances. Please note that the meeting free for members, but there will be a charge of $10 per company and
pre-registration is required. The Chapter welcomes Mr. Bob to the Duntroon Community Centre, 9025 County Rd. 63, Duntroon, at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 18, when he will discuss advertising and promotion. Contact Heather Williams with any questions.

Golden Horseshoe this week
Read all about upcoming Golden Horseshoe Chapter news and events at HortTrades.com

LO member in Amazing Bed Race

DenBok Landscaping and Design has a team of four pushers and one rider entered in the Amazing Bed Race on Sun., Sept. 26 at Civic Square on Brant Street in Burlington. The race is in support of Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital Foundation and The Rotary Club of Burlington North. The DenBok Landscaping is looking for your support to achieve its goal of $10,000 in donations. For more information on the Amazing Bed Race, or to post an online pledge, visit www.amazingbedrace.ca. Choose DenBok Landscaping from the “Pledge On-line” page to make a donation.

London this week
Read all about upcoming London Chapter news and events at HortTrades.com

London Chapter meeting, Oct. 12
Please
join the chapter at 7 p.m. at Lamplighter Inn, Royal Palm Room 591 Wellington Rd. S., in London, for an open forum meeting on salt
management. Be prepared for the coming winter season. Social hour is
from 6 to 7 p.m. There is no charge for this meeting. For more
information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606,
ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com.

Ottawa this week
Read all about upcoming Ottawa Chapter news and events at HortTrades.com

Ottawa Chapter daytime meeting, Oct. 26
The October chapter meeting takes place on Tues., Oct. 26, at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa. The speaker Mark Burleton, is manager of grounds and greenhouses with the National Capital Commission, with a horticulture and landscape portfolio that includes six official residences, including Rideau Hall and 24 Sussex Drive. His topic will be attracting and retaining staff. A meet and greet begins at 10:45, with lunch at 11:45. Burleton will begin his talk at 12:15. For more information, contact Marth Walsh at mwalsh@landscapeontario.com.

Apprenticeship: Education for a career
Give someone an education for a career in the real world. As business
owners and members of Landscape Ontario, you understand the importance
of skilled tradespeople. The Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship
program at the University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus provides a
comprehensive program of theory, complemented by practical instruction.
To learn more about the program starting on Nov. 15th, go
www.kemptvillec.uoguelph.ca and register, or
contact the MTCU office at 800-387-5656.

Toronto this week
Read all about upcoming Toronto Chapter news and events at HortTrades.com

Landscape business owners: Learn to close more jobs
Learn how Sandler Training has helped landscape companies close more jobs, professionally and profitably, at a complimentary workshop on Fri., Sept. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Workshop will be held at LO’s home office in Milton. Space is limited, click here to reserve your spot.

Toronto Chapter meeting, Oct. 7
The meeting topic is permits — how to successfully navigate the approval process for projects that involve Urban Forestry, Ravines and TRCA Protected Sites. It will take place at the Toronto Botanical Garden, starting at at 6:30 p.m. Arm yourself with the tools and knowledge to work on sites that are governed by groups that administer these special areas. The presentation will include a question and answer session. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at helen@landscapeontario.com or 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354.

Training program for women
The Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program for Women is a training program offered to candidates meeting the minimum entrance requirements for apprenticeship training (Ontario Grade 12 or equivalent). This FREE program is for women who have a keen interest in landscape trades and a strong desire for employment in this industry. The program is offered by MicroSkills in partnership with Humber College and Landscape Ontario. For more information about this training opportunity, contact MicroSkills’ women’s services specialist at 416-247-7181, ext. 2328, or click here.

Upper Canada this week
Read all about upcoming Upper Canada Chapter news and events at HortTrades.com

Upper Canada Chapter meeting, Oct. 13
Join
the Upper Canada Chapter for its monthly meeting on Oct. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m., at
the Strathcona Paper Centre, 16 McPherson Drive, Napanee. More information will follow.
Contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com.

Apprenticeship: Education for a career

Give someone an education for a career in the real world. As business
owners and members of Landscape Ontario, you understand the importance
of skilled tradespeople. The Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship
program at the University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus, provides a
comprehensive program of theory, complemented by practical instruction.
To learn more about the program starting on Nov. 15, go
www.kemptvillec.uoguelph.ca and register, or
contact the MTCU office at 800-387-5656.

Waterloo this week
Read all about upcoming Waterloo Chapter news and events at HortTrades.com

Chapter to tour Hanson
Hardscapes, Oct. 6
Join
the Waterloo Chapter at 5:30 p.m. for a facility tour at Hanson
Hardscapes, 1081 Rife Road, Cambridge. Safety boots are required. The tour will be followed with a
barbecue dinner and presentations from ICPI Ontario Chapter, CNLA and
Hansons. For more information on the meeting, contact Helen Hassard at
1-800-265-5656, ext. 354.

Chainsaw safety course, Nov. 8-9

The
Ministry of Labour requires that all landscapers using chainsaws on
the job are trained on their safe operation. This two-day seminar on
Nov. 8 and 9 helps satisfy these requirements. The second day will be
spent in the field working on techniques and safe operation while
cutting trees. Both seminars begin each day at 8:30 a.m., and go until 4
p.m. For more details and to register see chainsaw safety.

Windsor this week
Read all about upcoming Windsor Chapter news and events at HortTrades.com

LO this week

Early bird pricing for Expo ends Oct. 1
Register by Oct. 1 and save with early bird pricing for the Garden Centre Symposium, Landscape Designers’ Breakfast, Interior Plantscape Breakfast and the Expo trade show. Canada’s fall buying show for the garden centre and floral industries, formerly called Garden & Floral Expo, runs Oct. 19 – 20. Pricing for all events increases after Oct. 1. Click on Expo for more information about all the great attractions coming up at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Awards of Excellence deadline, Oct. 4
The deadline for the 2010 Awards of Excellence Construction,
Maintenance, Design and Interior Plantscaping Program is Oct. 4 at 4
p.m. To register and/or submit entries, go to awards program. For more information on the popular awards program click here.

Last chance for Landscape Industry
Certified exam in 2010
Looking to get Certified? Register today for a practical test in Milton, from Sept. 30-Oct.1. Register for the new test, or register for the re-test.
Already certified? Volunteer as a judge.

Irrigation seminars begin the week of Oct. 25
The schedule of fall seminars begins with the 2010

ABC’s of Irrigation on Mon., Oct. 25, Fundamentals of Irrigation Design on Tues., Oct. 26, Installation Steps and Practices on
Wed., Oct. 27, Controllers, Sensors and Scheduling on Thurs., Oct. 28, and Irrigation Component Troubleshooting on Fri., Oct. 29.
For more details and to register
click here.

Road work at LO home office
From
now to mid-November, there will be NO ACCESS to the LO site from
Steeles Ave. The LO home office is only accessible from Derry Road, on
the south. Please see the detour map. Signs are also placed along the detour routes.

Save money with Safety Groups

The 2011 Safety Groups Program is set to begin a new season. Designed to promote health and safety in
the workplace, this program provides mentoring, pooling of
resources and sharing of best practices between member firms, their
sponsor and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Member
firms can receive, along with improved safety records, financial
benefits in the form of rebates from the WSIB.
The Safety Groups Program is administered by the WSIB. It has received high approval ratings from
participating members.
For more information, and to download a 2011 Safety Group application
form,
click here.

LO day October 15: Argos vs. Ti-Cats
Put on your black and gold, or double blue, and celebrate Landscape Ontario Day at the Rogers Centre for just $25, to see the Toronto Argonauts play their rivals, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. LO has set aside a block of tickets for our members to enjoy a fun day out and a great networking opportunity. Open to all LO members across the province, Windsor to Upper Canada. Buses will be available to bring in members from surrounding areas, based on demand. Contact Helen Hassard, 905-875-1805 ext. 354, for sponsorship info.

Low Impact Development Conference, Sept. 28
A conference hosted by the Credit Valley Conservation is about Low Impact Development. It will take place at the Mississauga Convention Centre, focusing on building the business case for implementing sustainable development practices in light of issues such as climate change, economy, environmental degradation, and infrastructure resiliency. The morning session will include a number of speakers from the perspective of the province, region, and local municipalities. For more information, click here.

Seminars offered the week of Nov. 1

Quit Hoping for Profit, Plan for It, Nov. 1
Protecting your workers from violence and harassment, Nov. 2
Dry Stone Walling 101 , Nov. 3.
To register or get more information, click seminars.

New member applications