February 2020

Lack of balance makes extreme things happen

Life is not a balancing act between work, life, association, sports, and the other million things we have going on. Balance is basically being at rest.

Volunteers work to light up site at night

Group plans to showcase lighting to all visitors of the Milton site.

Awards ceremony recognizes the best of 2019

Best projects and individuals recognized live in front of a crowd of about 700 people.

LO members can save on admission to Canada Blooms 2020

Discounted tickets make a great gift for clients, staff and suppliers.

LO AGM reflects pride and strength

Vote approves new membership categories and presidential gavel is passed on.

Giving back aligns with Carl Hastings’ personality

Landscape Lighting sector group chair has been a volunteer with the association for nearly 15 years.

Kelley DiFiore finds her true calling

Second career choice encompasses both a passion for art and a desire to contribute to society.

Box tree moth a new plant pest in Etobicoke

The moth has been found in a limited residential area of Toronto which can be delineated by Steeles Ave. to the north, Leslie St. to the east, the Gardener Expressway to the south and Highway 427 to the west.

Renewed Congress kicks off a new decade

A recap of Canada's green industry trade show and conference.

Landscape Ontario makes changes to membership categories

Aew categories will make membership more accessible for new businesses looking to gain professional credibility and education.

Rising insurance rates racks snow and ice industry

What is causing the crisis and how contractors can help.

New ads showcase Skilled Trades as a viable first option

Marketing of trades part of government jobs strategy.

A five-step process for managing cannabis edibles

Recently introduced products present a new set of challenges for employers.

Turf Care Products announces organizational changes

Changes come after company was acquired by Maxium Financial in April 2019.

Opportunity

Last year was one of renewal. This year is about opportunity.

Big changes coming to membership categories

An overview of the new membership categories to be introduced this year.

Peer Network helps John Larsen to grow

Atmosphere of peer group members made it easy to contribute and learn together.

Peer to Peer Network continues to grow

Collaboration, trust and a willingness to improve helped to set the tone for the year at the annual Congress session.

Chapter chat

Landscape Ontario's chapter presidents gathered for the first time ever at Congress to discuss ideas and challenges, spearheaded by Laurie Ann Stuart.

Proposed changes would give contractors early notice of slip and fall claims

Private members bill hopes to reduce timeline for statute of limitations on slip and fall lawsuits.