September 2016

Previous Issues
President's Message

Are you covered in the event of an accident?

By Paul Brydges
What happens if, and when, someone integral to your team gets injured?
Feature

International Landscaping launches electric maintenance crew

Partnership launches largest all-electric landscape management program in Canada.

High school students bloom in Cuddy Gardens

Working outside and with nature is very appealing.
Association News

Wright Landscape celebrating 50 years

One-man lawn care operation was started by John and Ruth Wright.

In Memoriam — Jes Petersen

Founder of Petersen's Turf Farms passed away at the age of 92.

In Memoriam - Josef Verbancic

Verbancic Tree Supply and Landscaping founder passed away at the age of 79.

Member recognized for biodiversity garden

Perennial Plant Association pays tribute to the work of Sean James.

Waterloo Chapter families stay cool

Members spend a day with family at Bingemans Park in Waterloo.

Member assists with local school garden project

Sam Sherratt School now has an outdoor classroom thanks to Mark Fisher and the Escarpment Company.

Irrigation group forms

Interested professionals must bill at least $1 million in irrigation service.

Chapter awards Banting bursary

Grade 12 student Nathaniel Brinkman receives the chapter’s bursary award.

Trial garden open house

New and exciting plants on display at LO home office and Guelph sites.

LO members win big at National Awards of Landscape Excellence

Ontario companies take home four of five national awards up for grabs.

Certification coming to Kemptville sept. 30

Eastern Ontario pros can verify their skills at the upcoming test day.
Industry News

Accessibility requirements expanded for Ontario businesses

Changes impact all organizations providing goods, services or facilities in the province.

Celebrate National Tree Day Sept. 21

Events designed to raise awareness about the many benefits trees have to offer.

Cullen awarded Order of Canada

Gardening writer and personality joins list of Canadians honored with special award.

Congress details and registration now online

Everything you need to know before attending Congress 2017.

Industry tours leading innovators

By Stephanie West
International Plant Propagator Society tour kicks off at Landscape Ontario home office.

Highway of Heroes Living Tribute Team is Growing

Mike Hurley added as Manager of Fundraising and Communications.

New sexual harassment laws now in effect

Legislation expands definition of harassment.

Propagation trays designed to increase tree health and growth

Revolutionary propagation system a result of collaboration between researchers and industry.
Executive Desk

Apprenticeship a gift for you

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Benefits to both employers and employees.
Public Relations

Touching the Stones

By Denis Flanagan CLD
London Chapter is participating in the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial at HMCS Prevost.
Membership

The value of chapter meetings and events

By Myscha Burton
Chapter meetings allow you to connect with local colleagues and suppliers.
Underground World

Garden centre liability: Is there any?

By Terry Murphy
Can a retailer be held accountable once a customer leaves the store?
Apprenticeship

Companies reaping rewards of Apprenticeship Program

By J. Alex Gibson
Renewed interest has re-energized this valuable program.
Prosperity Partners

Building employee loyalty

By Jacki Hart CLM
A pre-made agenda for a fall meeting with yourself.
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