December 2021

It’s time we all became exceptional employers

Strive to be the very best employer and everything else will fall into place.

Ron Koudys elevated to ASLA Council of Fellows

Koudys is one of 35 members (and one of only two Canadians) elevated to ASLA Fellow for 2021 during a special investiture ceremony held Nov. 21.

LO members support St. Matthew’s House project

Children have a new way to connect with nature thanks to volunteers and suppliers.

Snow removal contractors share tips on how to mitigate insurance claims

Snow and ice contractors had the opportunity to share defence strategies during Landscape Ontario’s 2021 Snowposium.

Garden makeover doubles as housewarming gift for ICU nurse

Golden Horseshoe Chapter of Landscape Ontario has helped ease the difficulties of moving into a new home for ICU nurse Rebecca Davis.

New study examines garden centre shopper habits

Findings presented during Nursery Growers and Garden Centre Virtual Town Hall on Nov. 9.

Knowledge is power

Hear from a red seal journeyperson, a landscape business owner, and an Algonquin College professor to find out why they are passionate about apprenticeship.

Congress Redefined: It’s time to reconnect

The annual trade show takes place at the Toronto Congress Centre on Jan. 11-13, 2022.

Canadian Ornamental Alliance research update

bilingual website posts annual researcher updates, generated through an annual webinar series.

Pipp Horticulture acquires GGS Group of Companies

Pipp Horticulture has acquired the Vineland, Ont.-based GGS Group of Companies.

Ontario proposes licensing for temporary help agencies

Legislation would enable penalties against an unlicensed temporary help agency, recruiter or business using an unlicensed operator.

New wage subsidy aims to promote agriculture to recent graduates

Program will support Work Integrated Learning opportunities in the agriculture industry for agriculture and non-agriculture students.

Ontario plans to raise minimum wage to $15

Legislation would see the minimum wage increase by 65 cents per hour, and come into effect on Jan. 1, 2022.

The best kept secret in the landscape profession

I have personally observed many people who's lives and careers have benefited from the Apprenticeship Program.

GROWing the industry one recruit at a time

It is clear to me the LO GROW program is an incredibly valuable opportunity for our profession.

GROW Success Snapshot: Gardenzilla

GROW graduates have demonstrated a commitment to establishing a career in landscape and horticulture.

New Members December 2021

Landscape Ontario welcomes 48 new members this month.

Climate change and its impact on winter maintenance

Winter maintenance contractors, facility owners and others are already experiencing the negative impacts of changing climate.

How to keep the employees you have

Gone are the days when one plan suited all, and where one plan was seen as a true benefit to everyone to the same degree.