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January 2016

President's Message

Drawn together

Landscape Ontario's incoming president outlines his agenda for next two years.

Association News

In Memoriam – Lambertus ‘Bert’ Hogeveen

Hogeveen served as Ottawa Chapter president in the 1980s.

Soccer association honours Casey van Maris

York Region Soccer Association officially inducts LO past president into Hall of Fame.

Awards of Distinction Gala adds new member award categories

Second annual gala event recognizes top suppliers and volunteers in the Ottawa Chapter.

Free jobs resource for landscape industry

New website created in response to feedback from industry members.

Inaugural Georgian Lakelands Awards of Distinction a big hit

New awards evening recognizes members within the Georgian Lakelands Chapter.

Landscape Ontario Connects you with a partner

New program aims to connect companies going through the same issue.

Dutchmaster qualifies for world title

Ornamental grower to compete in international competition.

Canada Blooms will party in its 20th year

Event to mark milestone anniversary March 11-20 in Toronto.

Former LO president announces his retirement

Owner and operator of RW Allen Horticulture Services has 41 years of experience.

Growers Short Course on Feb. 9

Keynote speaker, Dr. Heinrich Losing from Germany will headline the event.

LO members offered discount on Canada Blooms 2016 tickets

Tickets make a great gift for friends, family, employees and clients.

Feature

Paul Brydges wants to bring together professionals as LO’s new president

Association's 29th president will work on a "Drawn Together" theme.

Committee hosts governance meeting and launches campaign

Roundtable discussions help to improve efforts for future initiatives.

Trial Garden continues to evolve

Landscape Ontario site includes many varieties also planted in Guelph.

Membership

Look at attending chapter meeting

LO offers local opportunities for you to grow and learn.

Industry News

Flowers bring happiness and smiles to Union Station commuters

Program brings smiles to faces at busy downtown transit hub.

Province announces climate change strategy

Green infrastructure recognized as a major part of the solution to reduce greenhouse gases.

MPP wants province to commit to Green Legacy Program

MPP Ted Arnott's Private Member's resolution calls for Green Legacy program in Ontario.

Ministry proposes changes to safety regulations

Changes to address noise, chemical agents and carbon monoxide exhaust.

Noise regulation in force this July

New rules limit maximum average exposure at 85 decibels.

Rising cost of electricity hurts small businesses

Business owners say they need to raise prices to cope.

Public Relations

Giant steps in 2016

Staff and members are about to launch a new campaign to increase membership by 10 per cent this year.

Letter to the Editor

Time for industry to co-operate

A few things that could help move growers into a more profitable position.

Underground World

Highlights from 2015

A recap of efforts to reduce underground utility strikes this past year.

Prosperity Partners

Navigating the invisible parts of your business

Business improvement steps for the year ahead.