Toronto enews January 23, 2019

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January 23, 2019

		Summer jobs grant will pay half the cost of hiring youth The Canada Summer Job Grant (CSJ) Program can provide a wage subsidy of 50 per cent to employers who hire anyone aged 15 to 30. The new hire can start as early ad April 23 (and as late as July 23) and work until Sept. 1. Positions can also be up to 40 hours per week. Previously restricted to students, the requirements have been eased and grant monies allocated under the 2018 federal budget. The application deadline is this Friday, Jan. 25, and I urge all members to take advantage of this gift. For details, visit HortTrades.com.
			Tony DiGiovanni Landscape Ontario Executive Director

Toronto Chapter Meeting, Jan. 24
This free meeting at the Toronto Botanical Garden is for all maintenance company owners and managers. Meet with fellow maintenance pros to discuss a wide range of topics and issues. Details online at HortTrades.com.

In Memoriam – Melissa Carol Ann Van Rybroeck
Co-owner of V&P’s Topsoil & Landscaping Supplies in London, Ont., passed away unexpectedly and will be deeply missed by family, friends and those in the Landscape Ontario community. An obituary is online at HortTrades.com.

New HR Toolkit provides updated guidance
LO’s new HR Toolkit is up-to-date, customizable, and includes what Ontario landscape pros need to know about HR policies and procedures. It also features a customizable employee handbook for the landscape sector, providing the information employees need to thrive! It’s free: Get links to this great new resource at HortTrades.com.

Access Ontario website helps employers
Accesibility Ontario has an easy-to-navigate website at AccessOntario.com to help employers and business owners easily access a wide variety of resources (webinars, workshops, and training) to ensure compliance AODA regulations. Access this handy online resource via HortTrades.com.

Purchase discounted tickets for Canada Blooms
Landscape Ontario members have access to special discounted tickets for Canada Blooms and the National Home Show, March 8-17 in Toronto. The tickets are a great treat for employees and a great way to get clients and suppliers excited about the year ahead. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Peer to Peer Workshop in London, Feb. 13
Business owners can learn how to develop a collaborative balance between the needs of the company and the needs of its’ employees as we continue to focus on developing company culture in this engaging and interactive workshop. Full details and online registration at HortTrades.com.

Lighting Conference, Jan. 31
Don’t miss this all-in-one event for lighting contractors, featuring a full-day of expert speakers, suppliers, new products and technology. Lunch included. Register at LightingConference.ca.

Irrigation Conference, Feb. 1
Get you and your staff prepared for the future of the irrigation profession in Ontario at this annual gathering that includes exhibitors, seminars and networking. Lunch included. Register online at IrrigationConference.ca.

Growers Short Course, Feb. 6
Register online by Jan. 30 and save on admission to the educational event of the year for the grower community. Includes breakfast, lunch, door prizes, informative speakers, research reports, new products, homegrown ideas and keynote speaker, Paul Pilon, Michigan’s very own production expert. Register online at HortTrades.com/growers-group.

ORCGA Damage Prevention Symposium, Feb. 13
The 16th annual Damage Prevention Symposium includes a trade show, speakers and social events over the course of the three-day event. Online registration and sponsorship information is available online.

Ski and Spa Day, Feb. 7
Enjoy a fun day on the slopes, a relaxing day at the spa, or both! A variety of flexible packages and sponsorship opportunities are available. Join the Georgian Lakelands Chapter for a mid-winter break that includes breakfast, activity and Après Ski party. Full details and online registration at HortTrades.com.

London Chapter Plant Symposium, Feb. 8
London Chapter and OALA present the return of this full-day of informative guest speakers, marketplace vendors, buffet lunch and door prizes for students, landscape pros and gardeners. Register online at HortTrades.com/LCPS-Registration.

Unilock Contractor Expo 2019. Register now

LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars 2019 seminars are now online at HortTrades.com/seminars. Space is limited. View seminars online by topic, chapter, date or title, or view the Guide online. Government grant helps to pay for LO seminars. Find out more.
Advanced Stone Masonry, Feb. 4-6 New! Safety, Health and the Law, Feb. 5 An Introduction to Landscape Design, Feb. 6 Introductory SketchUp, Feb. 7-8 Getting Started in Concrete, Feb. 8 Annuals: Traffic Stopping Curb Appeal, Feb. 8

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Toronto Chapter Meeting, Jan. 24
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Jan. 24
Lighting Conference, Jan. 31
Irrigation Conference, Feb. 1
Growers Short Course, Feb. 6
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Feb. 6
Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Feb. 6
Georgian Lakelands Ski and Spa Day, Feb. 7
London Chapter Plant Symposium, Feb. 8
London Chapter Meeting, Feb. 12
Ottawa Chapter Awards of Distinction, Feb. 12
GreenTrade Expo, Feb. 13
Ottawa Chapter Design Build Challenge, Feb.13
Peer to Peer Network Workshop – London, Feb. 13

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada
1-800-265-5656
rob@landscapeontario.com
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With more than 2,500 professional members, Landscape Ontario is the province’s premier horticultural trades association. Our mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario.