November 2019
President's Message
Opening Pandora’s Box
Our name sometimes does not properly reflect who we are as an association and what we are trying to achieve.
Association News
Snow pros discuss latest issues at Snowposium 2019
Full-day event featured great discussions, demos and new equipment.
Tree planted in honour of Kathleen Pugliese
Oak tree marks 25 years of service by association's recently-retired executive assistant.
Landscape Ontario officially reopens in Milton
Open house gives many members a first look at association's new world-class facility.
Hawkins Contracting Services recognized with health and safety award
Landscape Ontario member recognized for commitment to safety training and awareness.
Growers fall dinner set for November 26
End-of season celebration to include awards presentations and lively discussions.
Growers gain a new perspective of Oxford County businesses
Growers get a look at innovation and technology already in use.
Members invited to attend 2020 AGM
Annual event includes breakfast and an update of association activities.
Member Profile
Member profile: The Backyard Urban Farm Company
Taking urban gardening to a whole new level.
Feature
Connect with suppliers, products and experts at Congress 2020
47th edition of Landscape Ontario’s Congress trade show and conference will run Jan. 7-9, 2020.
Professional News
Fax communication to be eliminated from locate requests
Ontario One Call to remove fax communications as of Feb. 1, 2020.
Ontario Tree Planting Guide updated
Higher-contrast planting diagrams part of new release.
Report looks at future of ornamentals market in China
Greatest opportunity comes with great challenges.
How health and safety can affect your WSIB premiums
Starting Jan. 1, 2020, your individual claims experience will be taken into consideration when your premium is set.
Tree Canada appoints Léo Duguay as new board chair
Léo joined the board in October 2011 where he has served as Vice-Chair for the past three years.
First safety blitz of 2020 to focus on PPE
Law requires workers on construction sites to wear hard hats and boots at all times.
Executive Desk
Realizing the dreams of the previous generation
The new LO is much more than bricks and mortar.
Membership
Celebrating excellence
How many award winners is too many?
Prosperity Partners
Learn a lot from fellow business owners
Business owners share takeaways from recent two-day summit in Muskoka.
Public Relations
Your professional image
Members enjoy promotion of their business through many association initiatives.
Slip and Fall
What are you agreeing to in your winter contract?
Indemnity and hold harmless explained.
Foundation Report
2019 Foundation Report
Projects, research and students receive financial assistance via the Foundation each year.
