Toronto enews March 27, 2019

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March 27, 2019

		On the road again… At this time of year, many Landscape Ontario chapters participate in local home and garden shows across the province. Some feature stunning gardens, like the ones at Living Landscapes in Ottawa this past weekend, and all are designed to educate visitors on why they should hire an LO member. As you venture out on on the road again this season, be sure to continue that message by branding your vehicles and equipment, flyers and website with your membership in LO. For free promotional materials visit HortTrades.com or contact Membership Services at 1-800-265-5656.
			Denis Flanagan LO Manager of Public Relations and Membership

In memoriam — Paul Windover
Paul Windover, operator of Windover Nurseries in Petrolia, Ont., passed away on March 22. He was 78. A member of Landscape Ontario since 1973, Paul was also named Junior Nurserymen of the year by the Ontario Nursery Trades Association in 1973. Details online at HortTrades.com.

In memoriam — Hendrika van Winnen
Hendrika (Riekie) van Wissen passed away on March 6. Beloved wife of the late John van Wissen, founder of John van Wissen Nurseries and Garden Centre in Brampton, Ont. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Toronto Chapter Meeting and AGM, Mar. 28
Meet with representatives from various industry sectors to discuss navigating the red tape: by-laws and processes within the GTA. This meeting will feature the Toronto Chapter’s AGM. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Nursery buyers’ mission to Hawaii, Alaska and Washington is back on
From July 31 to Aug. 9, nursery buyers have an opportunity to meet with growers and shippers in Seattle, Washington, Anchorage, Maui and the Big Island as part of this tour funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association will cover costs of flights, lodging and ground transportation. Interested parties can contact Kathy Boyce at 416-523-1470 or kboyce@boycemarketing.com.

WSIB rate framework changes
To help Ontario businesses prepare for the new premium rate-setting model, WSIB is offering monthly webinars to provide employers with more information about the new model, how to prepare for 2020, and offer an opportunity to ask questions about the coming changes. To register, visit the WSIB website.

Certified ICPI installer course, Apr. 3-4
Landscape Ontario’s Hardscape Committee will host this two-day, classroom-based course on how to properly install paver systems, led by certified instructor, Frank Bourque at Grand River Natural Stone in Kitchener. Register online via HortTrades.com.

Grey to Green Conference, Apr. 4-5
This year, Grey to Green will highlight the economic impacts of climate change adaptation, such as flooding and the urban heat island. The conference features the latest research, training courses, workshops, industry developments, and networking for the green professions. Details online at greytogreenconference.org.

Partners in Prevention, Apr. 30-May 1
Register by March 31 to get early bird pricing on the 2019 Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show. Produced by Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), the event includes sessions on legislation, legal issues, leadership, human resources, mental health, JHSC and more. This year’s keynote speaker is tv personality, Rick Mercer. For full details, visit http://app.wsps.ca/pip/.

Cuddy Open Garden, June 1-2
Stroll the gardens at your leisure, take one of the animated, free garden tours and shop the ever-popular plant sale. This event has something for everyone. Admission is $5.00 for adults and FREE for kids. Details online at HortTrades.com.

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.
Emergency 1st Aid, CPR C & AED Certification, Mar. 29 Chainsaw Training, Apr. 1-2 ABC’s of Irrigation, Apr. 1 Skid-Steer Certification Training, Apr. 2 Fundamentals of Irrigation Design, Apr. 2 Controllers, Sensors & Scheduling, Apr. 3 Compact Excavator Safe Operator Training, Apr. 3 Turf Management – A Holistic Approach, Apr. 3 Irrigation Component Repair and Troubleshooting, Apr. 4 Chainsaw Training, Apr. 4-5 Irrigation Component Repair and Troubleshooting, Apr. 5 ABC’s of Irrigation, Apr. 8 Fundamentals of Irrigation Design, Apr. 9 Installation Steps & Practices, Apr. 10 Controllers, Sensors & Scheduling, Apr. 11 Electrical Troubleshooting for Irrigation Systems, Apr. 12 Certified Irrigation Technician Prep Seminar (CIT), Apr. 15-16 NEW! Landscaping for Wild Pollinators and Habitat, Apr. 15 Skid-Steer Certification Training, Apr. 16 Compact Excavator Safe Operator Training, Apr. 17

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Toronto Chapter Meeting and AGM, Mar. 28
ICPI Installer Course, Kitchener-Waterloo, Apr. 3-4
Georgian Lakelands Designer Day, Apr. 3
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Apr. 3

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.