April 2010
President's Message
Time to reflect to get respect
We are working on your behalf to reflect the core values that will gain you well-deserved respect.
Time to reflect to get respect
We are working on your behalf to reflect the core values that will gain you well-deserved respect.
Association News
Congratulations to Becky Kellar
Golf medal for member of 2010 Canadian Women’s Hockey Team.
Oriole and Bienenstock named Green Toronto Awards finalists
Two LO member companies were among the list of finalists announced by The City of Toronto and Green Living for the 2010 Green Toronto Awards.
Smart about Salt Council is now official
The Smart about Salt Council announced its official formation in mid-March, with the intention to spearhead efficient use of winter salt on private roads, parking lots and sidewalks.
Nathan Helder honoured by chamber of commerce
Helder is chair of LO’s environmental stewardship committee.
Congratulations to Becky Kellar
Golf medal for member of 2010 Canadian Women’s Hockey Team.
Oriole and Bienenstock named Green Toronto Awards finalists
Two LO member companies were among the list of finalists announced by The City of Toronto and Green Living for the 2010 Green Toronto Awards.
Smart about Salt Council is now official
The Smart about Salt Council announced its official formation in mid-March, with the intention to spearhead efficient use of winter salt on private roads, parking lots and sidewalks.
Nathan Helder honoured by chamber of commerce
Helder is chair of LO’s environmental stewardship committee.
Feature
Canada Blooms 14th edition results in many great memories
This 2010 version of Canada Blooms created some of the best memories ever in the 14-year history of the spring festival.
Tim Kearney reveals the journey that created LO’s “amazing” garden
The 2010 version of the journey starts a short time after the completion of Blooms 2009.
LO at Blooms: More visible than ever
LO’s impressive feature garden was only part of the association’s successful Canada Blooms profile.
Many help build Landscape Ontario Green for Life garden
This year saw a record number of companies work together to create an amazing garden at Canada Blooms.
Martha Stewart at Blooms
Martha Stewart was a main attraction on Saturday at this year’s show.
Canada Blooms 14th edition results in many great memories
This 2010 version of Canada Blooms created some of the best memories ever in the 14-year history of the spring festival.
Tim Kearney reveals the journey that created LO’s “amazing” garden
The 2010 version of the journey starts a short time after the completion of Blooms 2009.
LO at Blooms: More visible than ever
LO’s impressive feature garden was only part of the association’s successful Canada Blooms profile.
Many help build Landscape Ontario Green for Life garden
This year saw a record number of companies work together to create an amazing garden at Canada Blooms.
Garden-award winners
Canada Blooms 2010 Garden Award Winners.
Martha Stewart at Blooms
Martha Stewart was a main attraction on Saturday at this year’s show.
Professional and Workforce Development
We are obligated to operate a safe business
As we embark on a great season, we must not forget our obligation to operate safe businesses.
We are obligated to operate a safe business
As we embark on a great season, we must not forget our obligation to operate safe businesses.
Public Relations
Co-operative marketing of Green for Life
Marketing our Green for Life brand to the public may occur in many ways.
Co-operative marketing of Green for Life
Marketing our Green for Life brand to the public may occur in many ways.
Systems for Success
Working on an equipment budget
Dan and Bill discuss the next key component of his operating budget: the equipment budget.
Working on an equipment budget
Dan and Bill discuss the next key component of his operating budget: the equipment budget.
Industry News
Clause allows HST savings on pre-payment of service
LO members may want to take advantage of the pre-payment clause in the HST system that allows for an eight per cent tax saving if payment is made before May 1.
Hot and dry weather expected this summer
According to Environment Canada, Ontario will see a warmer and drier summer.
Congress 2010 saves 139 trees
This is the second year that Congress has been involved in the Zero Waste Certificate program.
In memoriam — Mark Smith
Mark Smith, a dedicated employee of Scott’s Landscaping of Jerseyville, passed away suddenly at home on Mar. 10, 2010, at the age of 38
Harmonized Sales Tax and landscape contractors
On July 1, 2010 the Ontario Retail Sales Tax (RST) will be combined with the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) to create a federally administered Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Agency clarifies unlabelled tank mixes
There are a few benefits to tank mixing pest control products, such as saving time and fuel by making fewer trips over the crop with the sprayer.
Minimum wage hike to $10.25
As of Mar. 31, the minimum wage in Ontario has increased 75 cents an hour.
Self-employed may qualify for EI benefits
Self-employed individuals may register for Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits as of Jan. 31, 2010.
Fund of $300,000 for greening streets
A total of $300,000 in funding is available immediately for municipalities as part of the Greening of Main Street project.
CFIA working on citrus longhorned beetle regs
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency have asked for the industry’s help to be on the look-out for the possible presence of citrus longhorned beetle.
Clause allows HST savings on pre-payment of service
LO members may want to take advantage of the pre-payment clause in the HST system that allows for an eight per cent tax saving if payment is made before May 1.
Hot and dry weather expected this summer
According to Environment Canada, Ontario will see a warmer and drier summer.
Congress 2010 saves 139 trees
This is the second year that Congress has been involved in the Zero Waste Certificate program.
In memoriam — Mark Smith
Mark Smith, a dedicated employee of Scott’s Landscaping of Jerseyville, passed away suddenly at home on Mar. 10, 2010, at the age of 38
Harmonized Sales Tax and landscape contractors
On July 1, 2010 the Ontario Retail Sales Tax (RST) will be combined with the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) to create a federally administered Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Agency clarifies unlabelled tank mixes
There are a few benefits to tank mixing pest control products, such as saving time and fuel by making fewer trips over the crop with the sprayer.
Minimum wage hike to $10.25
As of Mar. 31, the minimum wage in Ontario has increased 75 cents an hour.
Flowers Canada names new director
Andrew Kuyvenhoven, president of the Flowers Canada Board of Directors, has announced that Dean Shoemaker is the organization’s new executive director.
Self-employed may qualify for EI benefits
Self-employed individuals may register for Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits as of Jan. 31, 2010.
Fund of $300,000 for greening streets
A total of $300,000 in funding is available immediately for municipalities as part of the Greening of Main Street project.
CFIA working on citrus longhorned beetle regs
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency have asked for the industry’s help to be on the look-out for the possible presence of citrus longhorned beetle.
Chapter News
Can you believe it’s golf season already?
Everyone’s favourite season is back.
Can you believe it’s golf season already?
Everyone’s favourite season is back.
Letter to the Editor
Response to Legal Issues column
The following letter to the editor is a comment on Rob Kennaley’s Legal Issues column from the February 2010 Horticulture Review.
Response to Legal Issues column
The following letter to the editor is a comment on Rob Kennaley’s Legal Issues column from the February 2010 Horticulture Review.
OMAFRA Nursery and Landscape Report
Don’t let sprayers lie to you
Did you know that your sprayer can lie to you?
Don’t let sprayers lie to you
Did you know that your sprayer can lie to you?
Hort Protect
A guideline for Ontario drivers and fleet operators
The Government of Ontario has made amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that bans the use of hand-held devices while operating a motor vehicle.
A guideline for Ontario drivers and fleet operators
The Government of Ontario has made amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that bans the use of hand-held devices while operating a motor vehicle.
Legal Issues
Due diligence and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
It is worth revisiting, and focusing in more detail on the “due diligence defence.”
Due diligence and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
It is worth revisiting, and focusing in more detail on the “due diligence defence.”
Prosperity Partners
Ready? Set? GO!
It’s April! And for an industry of plant lovers and outdoor space creators, we’re off to the races.
Ready? Set? GO!
It’s April! And for an industry of plant lovers and outdoor space creators, we’re off to the races.