August 2019

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Snowpoisum returns to LO home office

Landscape Ontario’s Snowposium, an annual event for snow and ice removal contractors and suppliers, will take place Sept. 26 at the association’s newly renovated home office in Milton, Ont.

Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide released

The newly released Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide is the most comprehensive reference document available to the landscape industry.

B.C. division of Valleybrook Gardens sold

Josami Holdings announced the purchase of Abbotsford, B.C.-based grower Valleybrook Gardens, in June 2019.

LMN moves to new headquarters

LMN (Landscape Management Network) moved into new corporate headquarters in Markham, Ont. on June 3, 2019.

Feds expand loan program

The Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the federal government has implemented new regulations to strengthen the Advance Payments Program (APP).

Tree Canada names CEO

The Board of Tree Canada announced the appointment of Danielle St-Aubin as its Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2, 2019.

Former Unilock executive passes

Former Unilock executive Joe Kerr passed away in Toronto on June 14, 2019.

Kreitmaker acquires Vintage Brick

Kreitmaker announced the purchase of Toronto-based brick manufacturer Vintage Brick.

PanAmerican acquires celosia line

PanAmerican Seed has acquired the complete celosia assortment and breeding research from Celex, b.v., a breeder/selection subsidiary under the Dutch cut flower company Fa. Van Der Boog & Van Den Bosch.

Kioti opens distribution centre

Kioti Tractor celebrated its new Canadian Distribution Centre with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 30, 2019.