December 2008

Zoomers, Xers, Yers and Boomers

Today we divide generations by labels, such as Zoomers, Generation Xers, Boomers, Echo Boomers and Millennials, or more commonly known as Generation Y – “Gen Yers.”

Zoomers, Xers, Yers and Boomers

Today we divide generations by labels, such as Zoomers, Generation Xers, Boomers, Echo Boomers and Millennials, or more commonly known as Generation Y – “Gen Yers.”

Landscaper escapes QEW accident

An employee of LO member Hank Deenen Landscaping in Toronto was very lucky to walk away from a horrific traffic accident at Highways 427 and QEW.

No quick solution to recycling plastic pots

Landscape Ontario and CNLA continue to investigate opportunities to help members recycle their used horticultural plastic.

Monica van Maris thanks IPM volunteers

After 35 years as chair of the IPM Symposium, Monica van Maris is stepping down to take a well-earned break.

Landscape Ontario Green for Life: December update

The LO Branding Committee has now officially launched our new consumer outreach program.

Suzuki helps LO celebrate Environmental Awareness Day

Landscape Ontario’s Toronto Chapter celebrated Environmental Awareness Day on Nov. 20 by sponsoring renowned Canadian environmentalist, Dr. David Suzuki at two events.

Landscaper escapes QEW accident

An employee of LO member Hank Deenen Landscaping in Toronto was very lucky to walk away from a horrific traffic accident at Highways 427 and QEW.

No quick solution to recycling plastic pots

Landscape Ontario and CNLA continue to investigate opportunities to help members recycle their used horticultural plastic.

Monica van Maris thanks IPM volunteers

After 35 years as chair of the IPM Symposium, Monica van Maris is stepping down to take a well-earned break.

Landscape Ontario Green for Life: December update

The LO Branding Committee has now officially launched our new consumer outreach program.

Suzuki helps LO celebrate Environmental Awareness Day

Landscape Ontario’s Toronto Chapter celebrated Environmental Awareness Day on Nov. 20 by sponsoring renowned Canadian environmentalist, Dr. David Suzuki at two events.

Fight fear with positive action

If you are like me, you too are getting tired of the constant barrage of negative doomsday messaging in the media.

Fight fear with positive action

If you are like me, you too are getting tired of the constant barrage of negative doomsday messaging in the media.

LO members issue reasons they can’t support draft pesticide proposals

Landscape Ontario has issued a statement that its lawn care members cannot support the draft regulations for the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act, 2008, released on November 7, 2008 by the Ontario government.

LO members issue reasons they can’t support draft pesticide proposals

Landscape Ontario has issued a statement that its lawn care members cannot support the draft regulations for the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act, 2008, released on November 7, 2008 by the Ontario government.

Keeping in style

As part of our continuing branding initiative, the goal is to form as many partnerships as possible to promote the LO name and our members.

Keeping in style

As part of our continuing branding initiative, the goal is to form as many partnerships as possible to promote the LO name and our members.

Make safety a priority in 2009!

The Safety Groups Program (SGP) is an innovative initiative the WSIB has implemented to help eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses in Ontario.

Make safety a priority in 2009!

The Safety Groups Program (SGP) is an innovative initiative the WSIB has implemented to help eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses in Ontario.

Two well-known speakers to visit Ottawa

Members of the Ottawa Chapter will have two great opportunities to hear dynamic leaders in their field.

Ottawa Chapter looking for visionary volunteers

Since its inception in the 1970s, the Ottawa chapter has had a long history of success on many fronts.

Two well-known speakers to visit Ottawa

Members of the Ottawa Chapter will have two great opportunities to hear dynamic leaders in their field.

Ottawa Chapter looking for visionary volunteers

Since its inception in the 1970s, the Ottawa chapter has had a long history of success on many fronts.

2008 Annual Report

The Annual Report includes reports by various LO Chapters, Sector Groups, and committees, as well as a full list of volunteers and financial statements.

2008 Annual Report

The Annual Report includes reports by various LO Chapters, Sector Groups, and committees, as well as a full list of volunteers and financial statements.

Show highlights best in horticulture, design and products

Since 1997, Canada Blooms has showcased the best in horticulture, design and products related to gardening.

Show highlights best in horticulture, design and products

Since 1997, Canada Blooms has showcased the best in horticulture, design and products related to gardening.

Customer relations key to success for The Plant Lady

The owner of The Plant Lady is actually no lady at all, but is a highly motivated and successful LO member, Stephen Schell.

Customer relations key to success for The Plant Lady

The owner of The Plant Lady is actually no lady at all, but is a highly motivated and successful LO member, Stephen Schell.

Plum pox declining in Ontario

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its 2008 plum pox virus (PPV) survey activities.

Plum pox declining in Ontario

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its 2008 plum pox virus (PPV) survey activities.

Ontario’s 2008 forest health review

The annual forest health review took place in Orillia this year. Members of the forestry, arboriculture and nursery industry came out to hear about this year’s surveillance activities and research.

Ontario’s 2008 forest health review

The annual forest health review took place in Orillia this year. Members of the forestry, arboriculture and nursery industry came out to hear about this year’s surveillance activities and research.

Insurance rates are on the rise

Snow removal contractors will soon face higher insurance rates for next year. The culprit is liability claims, especially slips and falls. A sound risk management strategy can keep costs down.

Insurance rates are on the rise

Snow removal contractors will soon face higher insurance rates for next year. The culprit is liability claims, especially slips and falls. A sound risk management strategy can keep costs down.

Preserving the claim for lien

As discussed in previous articles, contractors and subcontractors have a lien for the value of the services or materials they supply to an “improvement,” as those terms are defined under the Construction Lien Act.

Preserving the claim for lien

As discussed in previous articles, contractors and subcontractors have a lien for the value of the services or materials they supply to an “improvement,” as those terms are defined under the Construction Lien Act.

New Years resolutions – dare to be different!

December is a busy month.

New Years resolutions – dare to be different!

December is a busy month.