February 2020

Previous Issues
President's Message

Lack of balance makes extreme things happen

By Dave Wright
Life is not a balancing act between work, life, association, sports, and the other million things we have going on. Balance is basically being at rest.
Feature

Renewed Congress kicks off a new decade

A recap of Canada's green industry trade show and conference.

Landscape Ontario makes changes to membership categories

Aew categories will make membership more accessible for new businesses looking to gain professional credibility and education.

Box tree moth a new plant pest in Etobicoke

By Jen Llewellyn
The moth has been found in a limited residential area of Toronto which can be delineated by Steeles Ave. to the north, Leslie St. to the east, the Gardener Expressway to the south and Highway 427 to the west.

Rising insurance rates racks snow and ice industry

What is causing the crisis and how contractors can help.
Association News

LO AGM reflects pride and strength

Vote approves new membership categories and presidential gavel is passed on.

LO members can save on admission to Canada Blooms 2020

Discounted tickets make a great gift for clients, staff and suppliers.

Awards ceremony recognizes the best of 2019

Best projects and individuals recognized live in front of a crowd of about 700 people.

Volunteers work to light up site at night

Group plans to showcase lighting to all visitors of the Milton site.
Volunteer Profile

Giving back aligns with Carl Hastings’ personality

Landscape Lighting sector group chair has been a volunteer with the association for nearly 15 years.
Scholarship Profile

Kelley DiFiore finds her true calling

Second career choice encompasses both a passion for art and a desire to contribute to society.
Professional News

New ads showcase Skilled Trades as a viable first option

Marketing of trades part of government jobs strategy.

A five-step process for managing cannabis edibles

Recently introduced products present a new set of challenges for employers.

Turf Care Products announces organizational changes

Changes come after company was acquired by Maxium Financial in April 2019.
Executive Desk

Opportunity

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Last year was one of renewal. This year is about opportunity.
Public Relations

Chapter chat

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Landscape Ontario's chapter presidents gathered for the first time ever at Congress to discuss ideas and challenges, spearheaded by Laurie Ann Stuart.
Membership

Big changes coming to membership categories

By Myscha Stafford
An overview of the new membership categories to be introduced this year.
Slip And Fall

Proposed changes would give contractors early notice of slip and fall claims

By Misnja Jovanovic
Private members bill hopes to reduce timeline for statute of limitations on slip and fall lawsuits.
Prosperity Partners

Peer to Peer Network continues to grow

By Jacki Hart CLM
Collaboration, trust and a willingness to improve helped to set the tone for the year at the annual Congress session.

Peer Network helps John Larsen to grow

Atmosphere of peer group members made it easy to contribute and learn together.
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