July-August 2023

We all need someone to lean on

I encourage you to pick up the phone — yes, the phone — and call that friend, colleague, or family member you haven’t heard from in a while.

London Chapter completes project at Indwell residence

Volunteers and members contributed about $140,000 to the new residence.

Snow removal sector meets to discuss insurance crisis

Over 100 members of the snow and ice sector met on May 25 to discuss the insurance crisis.

Industry feedback provides opportunities for growth and innovation

Data collected will help Landscape Ontario to offer the best possible services to its members.

In Memoriam — Pasquale (Lino) Ammaturo

A member of Landscape Ontario for over 25 years, Pasquale (Lino) Ammaturo passed away on May 23, 2023.

Clearing the way for a level playing field

Jim Monk is a regular contributor to Landscape Ontario’s Snow and Ice Sector Group.

Sophia Bearden swaps flour for flowers

Sophia Bearden was prompted to re-evaluate her career during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Showcase of dreams: Visualizing the future with M.E. Contracting

By: Karina Sinclair

For a duo who started from scratch in a new country, reaching this level of success brings great satisfaction.

Showcase of dreams: Visualizing the future with M.E. Contracting

For a duo who started from scratch in a new country, reaching this level of success brings great satisfaction.

Inclusion creates opportunities to bloom

Joe Steeves is a young man who exemplifies how a passion for plants can overcome physical challenges and anxiety.

Unfinished business: Landscape Ontario says goodbye to an exceptional volunteer

Through her positive and loving manner and her contribution ethic, Margaret Stinson made a huge difference in the lives of many.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program updates

Employment and Social Development Canada included a number of updates in regards to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in its June newsletter.

First Canadian detection of oak wilt-FORWARDED

By: With files from Jenny Liu

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First Canadian detection of oak wilt found in Niagara

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently confirmed the first detection of oak wilt rot in Canada.

First Canadian detection of oak wilt-FORWARDED

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Plant propagators conference coming to Hamilton

The ultimate horticultural extravaganza will return to Ontario Sept. 26-29.

Best practices for third-party hiring agencies

CNLA has compiled a list of best practices to remind members in the nursery and landscape sector of their obligations to help  keep them safe when using a third party hiring agency.

Government advocacy work is crucial

Landscape Ontario engages in government advocacy to influence policy decisions and create a favourable business environment for the profession.

Member feedback will help improve benefits and services

LO's membership services team recently received some great feedback from members.

Overhead Recovery 101

If you find yourself asking why you don’t have enough profit at the end of every year, you’re not alone.