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February 2022
Previous Issues
President's Message
Your success is only as strong as your employees
By Lindsay Drake Nightingale
Our workforce needs to be as diverse as possible with businesses having the nerve to eliminate the barriers rather than leaving them in place.
Special Section
2022 Awards of Excellence winners
A special section highlights winners in the 2022 Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence program.
Association News
Gerry Brouwer receives inaugural NSGA Legacy award
Brouwer received the award at the Visser sod farm in Orono, Ont.
Fusion Landscape Professional training offered in 2022
The FLP program is offered province-wide for all Landscape Ontario members.
Water Smart Irrigation Professional training offered for 2022
The WSIP program is offered province-wide for all Landscape Ontario members within the irrigation sector.
Golden Horseshoe Chapter members support Habitat for Humanity
Sod donation helps to put finishing touches on local project.
In Memoriam — John (Hans) Berchtold
John Berchtold passed away in his 97th year.
IPM Symposium replay available online
A recording of the entire symposium is available for purchase until May 31, 2022.
Apprenticeship planning meeting was a huge success
The apprenticeship team gained valuable intelligence from the group of enthusiastic professionals representing a wide variety of horticulture and landscape sectors that were in attendance.
Professional News
Kam’s joins Royal Brinkman Group
The two businesses have been working together for several years and the acquisition marks the start of a new phase in their alliance.
Federal government extends CEBA deadline
On January 12, 2022, the Canadian government announced the repayment deadline for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans.
Ontario increases minimum wage to $15 an hour
Special minimum wages for students under 18, homeworkers and hunting, fishing and wilderness guides have also increased.
In Memoriam — Richard Wood
Wood passed away on September 22, 2021, while residing in Brooks, Alta.
Executive Desk
Resilience
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
This is the second year we were unable to host our most popular event due to public health restrictions.
Smart About Salt
Making the right choices in winter
By Lee Gould
Consider using the right product, at the right time, in the right amounts.
Prosperity Partners
Building strategic relationships — Part 1
By Jacki Hart CLM
A few key, solid, well timed relationships can launch your business to the next level.
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