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December 2012
Previous Issues
President's Message
Members help to maintain urban forest
By Phil Charal
The Trees for Life launch was a very impressive and important event for a number of reasons.
Feature
Chapter continues tribute to military
By Martha Walsh
The Chapter’s Annual Day of Tribute took place on Fri., Nov. 2.
Congress: Kick-off the new year at horticulture’s premier event
Over the past number of years, Landscape Ontario’s Congress has become the place that top professionals in the green industry come together.
Association News
Safety Group reaps benefit of WSIB rebate
Members of LO Safety Group had lots to celebrate on Nov. 23.
Windsor Chapter presents Awards of Distinction
The Windsor Chapter honoured a number of its professional members for their outstanding work with its annual Awards of Distinction.
Sheridan marks centennial with book
The 288-page volume by Edward Butts and Karl Stensson features the stories behind Sheridan’s history.
Trip to Vegas
Lantz will enjoy a four-day trip for two to Las Vegas.
Toronto members plant legacy of trees
LO members recently joined forces with Trees for Life to install 80 caliper trees at Toronto’s Archbishop Romero Catholic High School.
Results of snow survey now online
The project was initiated by Landscape Ontario as a three year study through the University of Waterloo.
Golden Horseshoe helps students
The Golden Horseshoe Chapter presented a cheque for $3,000 to Niagara College to assist students in financial need.
Provincial board hears details on Flora Niagara
Members of the Landscape Ontario Board of Directors held their monthly meeting at the offices of the Niagara Parks Commission on Nov. 21.
IPM manual ready for nurseries
Landscape Ontario has recently produced a new manual to help nursery growers improve their pest management programs.
Waterloo donation
The scholarship fund presentation took place at the Chapter’s Fall Freeze-Up on Nov. 16.
In Memoriam — Johannes Dol
Long-time Landscape Ontario member passed away at the age of 78.
In Memoriam — Gordon Robert Palaric-Skinner
Long-time Sheridan Nurseries employee passed away suddenly on Nov. 12.
Volunteer Profile
Allan Kling wants to leave planet better than he found it
When Allan Kling CLP launched Urban Garden, a Toronto-based design/build firm in 1999, he knew he wanted to do something to improve Toronto’s public parks.
Celebrating 40 Years
Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years - 2000
Growth and change have marked Landscape Ontario’s history, but pride in the association shines throughout. The year 2013 is occasion for special pride, as your association’s 40th year.
Annual Report
2012 Annual Report
LO's Annual Report includes reports by various Chapters, Sector Groups, and committees, as well as a full list of volunteers and financial statements, plus the 2012 Foundation Report.
Industry News
Changes coming to WSIB coverage
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, mandatory WSIB coverage is required for nearly everyone working in the construction industry.
2013 WSIB premium rates
WSIB premium rates will increase by 2.5 per cent for all employer rate groups in 2013
Executive Desk
Our members have a common vision
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
The heart of our association is members who make a choice to work together, to take responsibility, to leave behind something better, to encourage and to support.
Public Relations
Focus on Chapters
By Denis Flanagan CLD
As part of our support for Chapters in 2012, we had staff members attend as many meetings and events as possible.
Membership
Time to reflect on past year
By Helen Hassard
With a new year fast approaching, this is a time when many of us look back on what we accomplished, reflect on goals we didn’t achieve and set goals for the coming year.
Safety And Training
Congress is a must-attend event
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
We are excited to be presenting Congress 2013, celebrating our 40th anniversary.
Prosperity Partners
Your personalized navigation system
By Jacki Hart CLP
I think it’s safe to say that at some point in time every business owner attends a seminar or two looking for new ideas and solutions.
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