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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.