December 2012

Members help to maintain urban forest

The Trees for Life launch was a very impressive and important event for a number of reasons.

Waterloo donation

The scholarship fund presentation took place at the Chapter’s Fall Freeze-Up on Nov. 16.

Golden Horseshoe helps students

The Golden Horseshoe Chapter presented a cheque for $3,000 to Niagara College to assist students in financial need.

Toronto members plant legacy of trees

LO members recently joined forces with Trees for Life to install 80 caliper trees at Toronto’s Archbishop Romero Catholic High School.

Trip to Vegas

Lantz will enjoy a four-day trip for two to Las Vegas.

Sheridan marks centennial with book

The 288-page volume by Edward Butts and Karl Stensson features the stories behind Sheridan’s history.

Results of snow survey now online

The project was initiated by Landscape Ontario as a three year study through the University of Waterloo.

Provincial board hears details on Flora Niagara

Members of the Landscape Ontario Board of Directors held their monthly meeting at the offices of the Niagara Parks Commission on Nov. 21.

Safety Group reaps benefit of WSIB rebate

Members of LO Safety Group had lots to celebrate on Nov. 23.

In Memoriam — Johannes Dol

Long-time Landscape Ontario member passed away at the age of 78.

In Memoriam — Gordon Robert Palaric-Skinner

Long-time Sheridan Nurseries employee passed away suddenly on Nov. 12.

IPM manual ready for nurseries

Landscape Ontario has recently produced a new manual to help nursery growers improve their pest management programs.

Allan Kling wants to leave planet better than he found it

When Allan Kling CLP launched Urban Garden, a Toronto-based design/build firm in 1999, he knew he wanted to do something to improve Toronto’s public parks.

Chapter continues tribute to military

By: Martha Walsh

The Chapter’s Annual Day of Tribute took place on Fri., Nov. 2.

Congress: Kick-off the new year at horticulture’s premier event

Over the past number of years, Landscape Ontario’s Congress has become the place that top professionals in the green industry come together.

Our members have a common vision

The heart of our association is members who make a choice to work together, to take responsibility, to leave behind something better, to encourage and to support.

Time to reflect on past year

With a new year fast approaching, this is a time when many of us look back on what we accomplished, reflect on goals we didn’t achieve and set goals for the coming year.

Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years – 2000

Growth and change have marked Landscape Ontario’s history, but pride in the association shines throughout. The year 2013 is occasion for special pride, as your association’s 40th year.

Focus on Chapters

As part of our support for Chapters in 2012, we had staff members attend as many meetings and events as possible.

2012 Annual Report

LO's Annual Report includes reports by various Chapters, Sector Groups, and committees, as well as a full list of volunteers and financial statements, plus the 2012 Foundation Report.

Changes coming to WSIB coverage

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, mandatory WSIB coverage is required for nearly everyone working in the construction industry.

2013 WSIB premium rates

WSIB premium rates will increase by 2.5 per cent for all employer rate groups in 2013

Congress is a must-attend event

We are excited to be presenting Congress 2013, celebrating our 40th anniversary.

Your personalized navigation system

I think it’s safe to say that at some point in time every business owner attends a seminar or two looking for new ideas and solutions.