August 2008

Previous Issues
President's Message

Unsung heroes make LO strong

By Robert Adams
During the past month I had the opportunity to participate in a great community event.
Executive Desk

Sometimes, the simple things make a difference…

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Recently I purchased a new suit. When I gave the shop owner my business card, he noticed that I worked for Landscape Ontario.
Public Relations

Public Relations — It’s time to build relationships

By Denis Flanagan CLD
As some of you may know, office personnel at your Milton office have shuffled. This change will allow me to now concentrate more on promoting our industry and the professional image of our members to the media and the consumer.
Your Questions Answered

LO: What a great place to be!

By Stephanie Smith
I am a proud member of the Landscape Ontario family.
Professional And Workforce Development

Legacy allows new team to meet new challenges

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
An era has come to an end. It’s the Terry Murphy era, created by a man who served many years as LO’s manager of human resources development.
Members In The News

Business of the month

Congratulations to Sharon and Mark Humphries of Direct Landscape Supply.

Member on magazine cover

LO member Chris LeConte of Smart Watering Systems is profiled in the July issue of Lawn & Landscape.

Sheridan pioneer passes

Lois Stensson, mother of Karen and Karl and mother–in-law of Valerie, passed away on July 17.

Juanita Baxter loses battle with cancer

After a brief, but courageous battle with a very aggressive return of cancer (mestasticized melanoma), Juanita Baxter died on July 15th, 2008 at her family log cabin by Pony Lake, in the bush 45 minutes northwest of Fort Frances.
Industry Issues

Can Halton landscape contractors operate on rural land?

By Stuart Service
Landscape Ontario is urging the Region of Halton to examine the motives, rationale, premises and goals of land use policies and let potential results guide any new policies.
Chapter News

LO’s Georgian Lakelands chapter proud to be part of Gilda’s House

It was with the greatest of pride that members of LO’s Georgian Lakelands chapter took part in the 72 hour blitz to build a home to raise funds for Gilda’s House in Barrie.

Combination equals a great Ottawa golf tournament

By Lynn Lane
Sunshine, partly cloudy, a cooling breeze and a mere 21 degrees + 90 enthusiastic golfers + loads of prizes and giveaways + great sponsors = a perfect combination for LO’s Ottawa Chapter golf tournament on July 10th.
Industry News

Employers relieved to see court eliminate punitive damages

A late June decision by the Supreme Court of Canada has Canadian employers breathing a bit easier. The landmark case of Keays v. Honda Canada eliminated a $500,000 punitive damages award handed down by a lower court.

Outdoor workers: Watch for ticks

Blacklegged or deer ticks that carry Lyme disease are on the rise in southern Ontario.

Letters on pesticide issue

In the executive director’s column by Tony DiGiovanni that appeared in the July issue of Horticulture Review, we promised to print any letters we received on the pesticide issue.

Some WSIB rates up slightly

Most WSIB premium rates for 2009 will see a slight increase, with garden centres taking the biggest percentage hike at 5.3 per cent.

Online government service simplifies licensing process

A new online service called BizPaL simplifies the business permit, licence and other compliance regulation process for entrepreneurs.

Ash borer is confirmed in three more Ontario centres

Within a span of nine days, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced confirmations of the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in three more Ontario cities.
Association News

Awards deadlines quickly approaching

LO’s Awards of Excellence recognize members’ high level of skills, creativity and professionalism. But to win an Award, you must enter, and deadlines are fast approaching.

Plans underway to create Great Northern Garden Symposium

The citizens of Northern Ontario will be the first to see the benefits of what is being described as one of the most exciting times of co-operation among some of the province’s major players in the gardening industry.

Dutch expert to headline Congress Conference

LO has announced that Jan Habets of Plant Publicity Holland will headline the Conference speaker lineup for Congress 2009.

Pilot pot recycling project drives new initiative

Pots are the most visible waste products left after installing plants.

Annual trials help growers get a jump

Annual growers made time in their busy schedules to visit the Niagara Pack Trials earlier this summer.

Somerville Nurseries shows delegates how to cultivate Christmas trees

Somerville Nurseries of Everett, just north of Alliston, was recognized for its industry leadership, and asked to host the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association Field Day on July 18.
Legal Issues

Your business and the privacy act, Part 2

By Robert Kennaley
In January 2007, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada released findings in a complaint filed under The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) by residential clients over a building supplier’s disclosure of their personal information to one of their former contractors.
Hort Protect

Screen drivers, keep accidents and costs down

By Darren Rodrigues
Whether your firm has a large fleet, or just a few vehicles, driver screening should be a critical part of your loss prevention program.
OMAFRA Turf Report

August: A busy month for insects

By Pam Charbonneau
In August you should still see some adult Japanese beetles feeding on ornamentals in and around turf.
High School Horticulture

You can help promote careers in horticulture

By Shane Jones
There are two ingredients required to operate a successful business. The first is the client, someone who will pay for the service or skill that you provide. The other ingredient is the employee.
Prosperity Partners

There must be a better way …

By Jacki Hart CLP
I received an e-mail this week from an exasperated landscaper.
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