December 2015
President's Message
A time to look back
Reflecting on two years of presidency.
Feature
Exciting ceremonies begin Highway of Heroes tree project
Two official ceremonies kicked-off ambitious Highway of Heroes Tribute, which will honour Canada’s war dead with the planting of trees along Hwy. 401.
LO garden at Canada Blooms to show diversity of professions
Paul Brydges wants to know how people chose their path in the green profession.
Executive Desk
Proud of Landscape Ontario innovators
Technology and the sharing economy are changing the landscape.
Membership
Members tell why they joined LO
There are many reasons why industry professionals join Landscape Ontario.
Association
Windsor Chapter Fall Hospice grounds cleanup
The original Solidarity Gardens receives a freshening up
Ottawa Chapter marks 10th anniversary of Day of Tribute
Giving back to the community is very personal, yet a prevalent action among many Ottawa Chapter members.
New features planned for Congress ’16
It’s another year, in which the task is to re-invent and improve upon a thriving event that has been around for 43 years.
In memoriam: Robert Burns
Robert Kingsley Burns passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2015
LO pioneer receives his community’s Citizen of the Year award
Paul Olsen, a honourary life member of Landscape Ontario, was named as Citizen of the Year in King Township.
Plans underway for Ottawa Home and Garden Show
This year’s event will take place at the EY Centre from Mar. 25 to 28, 2016.
Foundation Report
2015 Foundation Report
A review of activities from the 2015 fiscal year.
Industry News
Health and safety training has new requirements
New certification training requirements for joint health and safety committee (JHSC) members that come into effect Mar. 1, 2016.
Ministry of Labour looking for feedback
Every year, the Ministry of Labour consults with the public on a variety of topics.
Public Relations
All Chapters on the same page
November was an extremely busy month for Chapter meetings.
Underground World
Congress to feature information on utility hits
It has been a very good year in the underground damage prevention movement.
Prosperity Partners
The founding vision of Prosperity Partners
Many of you have made improvements in your business and career paths thanks to the Prosperity Partners program over the past 10 years.