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January 2021
Previous Issues
President's Message
Continue to take two steps forward
By Dave Wright
The new year will also bring change. Life will never be exactly the same.
Member Profile
Member Profile: Forest Ridge Landscaping
Gerry Visco calls on his love of fine art to problem-solve and stay flexible.
Association News
Durham and Upper Canada Chapters give back to frontline workers
Two chapters led the way this fall, completing the first two garden makeovers for frontline heroes.
Fusion Landscape Professional program goes virtual in 2021
Contractors and designers have until Jan. 29, 2021 to apply for a limited number of spaces
Growers and retailers look back on 2020
Annual Fall Dinner Meeting held in an online virtual format.
Province announces $20 million to fund apprenticeship
Announcement was made at TLC Landscaping Design and Pools in London, Ont.
In memoriam — Neil Vanderkurk
Neil Vanderkruk passed away Nov. 21, 2020 at the age of 84.
Online association AGM to be held February 18
The annual event provides a recap of association activities as well as the focus of future initiatives.
Vote for your favourite Ottawa Chapter projects and suppliers
Voting for both the contractor and supplier awards will be open online from Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 2021.
Scholarship Profile
Volunteering helped Olivia Hart discover what she was always meant to do
Algonquin College grad has a passion for edible gardening and pollinators.
Volunteer Profile
Volunteering allows Steve Hernandez to have a say on issues
Sector group volunteer enjoys meeting and spending time with customers.
Professional News
Vineland releases 2020-2021 Innovation Report
Report features updates on research projects aimed to improve efficiency and competitiveness of agriculture, floriculture and horticulture industries.
Bill 118 receives Royal Assent
New law requires notice of a slip and fall claim to be made within 60 days of the incident.
National stats on underground utility damage released
Report provides some insightful statistics on factors that contributed to underground utility strikes.
Nancy Rowland named new CEO of Royal Botanical Gardens
With Rowland at the helm, RBG will move forward with implementation of its 25-year Master Plan.
Ottawa announces funding to plant two billion trees
Dec. 14 announcement also mentioned continued support for the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute.
Executive Desk
Turn off the news and plant a garden
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
From a profession perspective, Covid is a blessing mixed with a little guilt.
Membership
Working on what matters most
By Joe Salemi
Despite the many challenges of the pandemic, the business of Landscape Ontario has carried on at full throttle.
Smart About Salt
Document, document, document
By Lee Gould
The increasing challenges experienced by winter maintenance professionals are driven by two key factors.
Prosperity Partners
Silver linings of 2020
By Jacki Hart CLM
A retrospective on some of the surviving legacies of the pandemic year gone by.
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