February 2010
President's Message
HST will affect sectors in different ways
As of July 2010, the provincial government will impose its new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
HST will affect sectors in different ways
As of July 2010, the provincial government will impose its new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Association News
Safety Group earns over $32,000
WSIB rebate shared among program participants.
Unilock holds annual awards night
The annual Unilock Awards of Excellence awards night in December celebrated the outstanding work of contractors using the company’s product.
Ryan Heath on Holmes show
Ryan Heath of Ryan Heath Professional Landscaping, Keswick, took part in two shows on the popular Mike Holmes TV series Holmes Inspection.
LO family grows once again
LO web editor Robert Ellidge and his wife Meredith have quickly settled into their new lifestyle as proud parents of their first child, Emily Elizabeth.
Safety Group earns over $32,000
WSIB rebate shared among program participants.
Unilock holds annual awards night
The annual Unilock Awards of Excellence awards night in December celebrated the outstanding work of contractors using the company’s product.
Ryan Heath on Holmes show
Ryan Heath of Ryan Heath Professional Landscaping, Keswick, took part in two shows on the popular Mike Holmes TV series Holmes Inspection.
LO family grows once again
LO web editor Robert Ellidge and his wife Meredith have quickly settled into their new lifestyle as proud parents of their first child, Emily Elizabeth.
Feature
Major buzz surrounds Congress 2010
From attendees to exhibitors, reactions were unanimous: Congress 2010 was a smash hit.
LO celebrates achievement at annual Awards show
The high level of excellence and professionalism among LO members was again recognized at the 37th annual Awards of Excellence.
Engagement shows at AGM
Record crowd attends the association’s Jan. 13 annual general meeting.
LO members offer varied opinions on new HST tax
Will the new Harmonized Sales Tax help or hurt the green industry? LO members have varied opinions.
Major buzz surrounds Congress 2010
From attendees to exhibitors, reactions were unanimous: Congress 2010 was a smash hit.
LO celebrates achievement at annual Awards show
The high level of excellence and professionalism among LO members was again recognized at the 37th annual Awards of Excellence.
Engagement shows at AGM
Record crowd attends the association’s Jan. 13 annual general meeting.
LO members offer varied opinions on new HST tax
Will the new Harmonized Sales Tax help or hurt the green industry? LO members have varied opinions.
Executive Desk
Great energy continues from Congress 2010
This article was written the day after Congress. What a wonderful week it was! Positive energy flowed from approximately 13,000 people.
Great energy continues from Congress 2010
This article was written the day after Congress. What a wonderful week it was! Positive energy flowed from approximately 13,000 people.
Professional and Workforce Development
Our industry has a very bright future
In January, I had the opportunity to participate in a Horticulture Value Chain Roundtable Workshop on Labour Issues in Ottawa.
Our industry has a very bright future
In January, I had the opportunity to participate in a Horticulture Value Chain Roundtable Workshop on Labour Issues in Ottawa.
Public Relations
Red roses and Blue Jays
February always reminds me of one of my favourite stories in the business.
Red roses and Blue Jays
February always reminds me of one of my favourite stories in the business.
Systems for Success
Time to prepare a sales budget
In this month’s article, Dan and Bill discuss a key piece of his operating budget: the sales budget.
Time to prepare a sales budget
In this month’s article, Dan and Bill discuss a key piece of his operating budget: the sales budget.
Industry News
Vineland Centre welcomes new members to the team
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has announced five new members to its growing research team.
Halton Region implements Horticultural Trade Use policies
On Dec. 16, 2009, Halton Regional Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 38 (ROPA 38).
Act to protect workers from violence applies to all Ontario workplaces
Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect workers against workplace violence comes into law on June 10, 2010.
Vineland Centre welcomes new members to the team
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has announced five new members to its growing research team.
Halton Region implements Horticultural Trade Use policies
On Dec. 16, 2009, Halton Regional Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 38 (ROPA 38).
Act to protect workers from violence applies to all Ontario workplaces
Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect workers against workplace violence comes into law on June 10, 2010.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor
A letter about women in the industry.
LO: A dialogue for improvement
Director responds to letter from member.
Dear Editor
A letter about women in the industry.
LO: A dialogue for improvement
Director responds to letter from member.
LO Staff Profile
Gilles Bouchard
Sales and business development manager.
Gilles Bouchard
Sales and business development manager.
OMAFRA Nursery and Landscape Report
Biochar is hot new topic
About a year ago, I was talking to a nursery grower, who brought up the topic of biochar.
Biochar is hot new topic
About a year ago, I was talking to a nursery grower, who brought up the topic of biochar.
Legal Issues
When you and your client are on different pages
A costly dispute between a client and contractor.
When you and your client are on different pages
A costly dispute between a client and contractor.
Prosperity Partners
Which way to the exit door?
One thing I never thought about for a long time with my business was how to get out of it when I wanted to.
Which way to the exit door?
One thing I never thought about for a long time with my business was how to get out of it when I wanted to.