February 2018

Previous Issues
President's Message

Great conversations at Congress

By Warren Patterson, LO President
This year, the topic on everyone’s minds was how to deal with the minimum wage hike.
Feature

Congress delivers

The 45th edition of Landscape Ontario Congress proved once again the event is the ideal place for landscape and horticulture professionals to gather.

Reflection on Congress

By Chris Müller
New Show Committee member, Chris Müller describes his first experience working behind-the-scenes at Congress.
Association News

LO AGM looked at past and future

Presidential gavel passes to Warren Patterson.

LO members save at Canada Blooms

Event to run March 9-18, 2018 in Toronto.

Take a mid-winter break with Georgian Lakelands Chapter

Annual Ski Day set for Feb. 22, 2018.

Apply now for irrigation certification program

Program to run April 4-5, 2018 in Milton.

Gear Up for Spring 2018

Third annual event will be bigger and better than ever.

Lecture event tailored for landscape professionals

Two unique, half-day events planned for Feb. 22.
Special Section

Award winners announced at Congress 2018

Winners of the 45th annual LO Awards of Excellence program were announced on Jan. 9, 2018.
Industry News

Comment on proposed changes to pesticide licensing program

Give your feedback on proposed changes to the pesticide licensing program by March 2, 2018.

New version of mandatory poster released

Employment Standards Poster available in many languages.

Canada Blooms 2018

This year's feature garden to pay tribute to Canadian soldiers.

Municipality tree demand survey 2017

Survey helps to forecast tree demand of municipalities
Executive Desk

Listen

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT, LO Executive Director
Profound and moving stories are all around us — if we just take time to listen.
Public Relations

Why hire a professional?

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Members show their real expertise through various public appearances.
Membership

Your Olympic team

By Myscha Stafford
What Olympic competition best describes the team at your company?
Underground World

News, training and events for 2018

By Terry Murphy CLM
A look ahead to ORCGA events later this year.
Prosperity Partners

If you aim at nothing...

By Jacki Hart CLM
Knowing what to measure in your business can be a difficult thing to determine.
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