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June 2017

President's Message

Crazy questions from clients

Collaboration is the key to success for all of us.

Association News

Members can get leads for free

Free subscription to eLandscape added to list of member benefits.

Newest LO team member starts with a smile

Meghan Greaves staffs assocation's reception desk.

Proud Canadians

Members build Canada 150-themed garden.

Snowposium returns in 2017

Event to feature outdoor exhibits and full-day conference.

Real-life recycling at LO home office

Highway expansion project provides crushed rock for use on LO site.

Founders recognized

Maple Leaves Forever pays tribute to Highway of Heroes.

Zoning victory for Hamilton members

Members gather to commemorate positive outcome.

Connon CBV open house

Customers get first look at newly renovated location in Waterdown, Ont.

Celebrate Canada 150 with LO

Members invited to drop by the Milton site on June 21.

Strong LO profile at Grey to Green Conference

LO executive director among the keynote speakers.

LO member LMN launches enhanced software

New features include electronic document storage and invoicing.

Scholarship Profile

Scholarship helps fund green roof research

Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation research grant is helping Tyson Jennett to develop more effective substrate materials.

Member Profile

Kim Price Landscape Design

Combining a love for the outdoors with a passion for design results in a rewarding career change.

Feature

Young people shine at Skills Ontario

Annual competition held May 1-3 in Toronto.

Apprentices play key role in Canada’s future

Apprentices at the National Capital Commission in Ottawa are helping to execute plans for Canada's bicentennial in 2067.

Executive Desk

Let’s cure plant blindness

Grey to Green Conference helps to promote benefits of our profession to government and policy makers.

Membership

What personalities make up your team?

Recognizing the make-up of your team members can help you to create a healthy work environment for all.

Underground World

Dig Safe celebrated at Landscape Ontario

Ceremony helps to promote Dig Safe month.

Public Relations

A healthy bottom line

Putting some dollars to lost productivity and health issues.

Industry News

CNLA revamps national trade website

All members sent email to access members only section of resources.

Wasp feeds on EAB larvae

Wasps to be released across site sites in Ontario and Quebec.

New Canadian Nursery Stock Standard released

Latest edition to also be part of Canadian Landscape Standard.

Research helping to keep lawns healthy

New grass varieties are better adapted to our changing environment.

Sheridan Nurseries green efforts recognized

Company named one of Canada's Greenest Employers.

Grandfathering provision for designer certification

Candidates with required experience can now apply for industry designation.

Senate passes Bill S-229

Senator Grant Mitchell’s bill is designed to protect underground infrastructure and enhance public safety.

Cub Cadet partners with Come Alive Outside

Organizations to promote the benefits of outdoor play.

Count the trees you plant this year

Government challenges public and industry to match tree planting targets.

Prosperity Partners

Notice what’s going well

Spend 30 minutes with each employee a couple of times each season.