December 2017

Previous Issues
President's Message

The last waltz

By Paul Brydges
Paul Brydges looks back as his two-year term as association president.
Feature

18 reasons to attend Congress ’18

Canada’s green professional trade show and conference has something for everyone.
Association News

LO members become Fusion Landscape Professionals

Companies on the leading edge of design principles that mange water and lessen impact on municipal infrastructure.

LO promotes green initiatives at Canada Blooms

Planting trees and saving water are key messages to show visitors.

Ottawa Chapter preps military cemetery for Remembrance Day

12th annual Day of Tribute supports Canadian military and families.

GreenTrade Expo to celebrate 25 years

Milestone event plans to celebrate success.

Lighting Conference returns in February

Ninth annual event includes a wealth of information on new products and technical information.

Oakridge Landscape celebrates 25 years in business

Oakridge Landscape celebrated 25 years in business in November 2017.
Annual Report

2017 Annual Report

A look at association activities for the 2017 fiscal year.
Industry News

New grant helps employers of apprentices

A new grant is aimed at improving completion rates for participants of the Apprenticeship Program.

Silver screen theme at Canada Blooms 2018

Many new elements planned for this year's festival.

WSIB rates to rise in 2018

Landscape and grower rates continue to rise while rates of other industries decline.

Bill 148 changes Ontario’s employment landscape

Minimum wage increase and equalized pay among the new changes.
Executive Desk

Focus on labour

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Association activities to help increase the amount of available skilled labour.
Public Relations

Twelve things to celebrate

By Denis Flanagan CLD
A horticultural take on the 12 Days of Christmas.
Membership

The most wonderful time of the year

By Myscha Stafford
Shop for the holidays at LO.
Apprenticeship

Bumps in the road lead to success

By Rachel Cerelli
Nadia Blackburn's ongoing education is helping her to climb up the ranks.
Underground World

Should membership fees increase?

By Terry Murphy CLM
Just like a business, organizations need to look at what they charge.
Prosperity Partners

Become a master at what you do

By Jack Hart CLM
It's time to look back and reflect on the past year of your business.
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