February 2010

Previous Issues
President's Message

HST will affect sectors in different ways

By Tom Intven
As of July 2010, the provincial government will impose its new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Feature

Major buzz surrounds Congress 2010

From attendees to exhibitors, reactions were unanimous: Congress 2010 was a smash hit.

LO celebrates achievement at annual Awards show

The high level of excellence and professionalism among LO members was again recognized at the 37th annual Awards of Excellence.

Engagement shows at AGM

Record crowd attends the association’s Jan. 13 annual general meeting.

LO members offer varied opinions on new HST tax

Will the new Harmonized Sales Tax help or hurt the green industry? LO members have varied opinions.
Executive Desk

Great energy continues from Congress 2010

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
This article was written the day after Congress. What a wonderful week it was! Positive energy flowed from approximately 13,000 people.
Professional And Workforce Development

Our industry has a very bright future

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
In January, I had the opportunity to participate in a Horticulture Value Chain Roundtable Workshop on Labour Issues in Ottawa.
Public Relations

Red roses and Blue Jays

By Denis Flanagan CLD
February always reminds me of one of my favourite stories in the business.
Systems For Success

Time to prepare a sales budget

By Mark Bradley
In this month’s article, Dan and Bill discuss a key piece of his operating budget: the sales budget.
Industry News

Vineland Centre welcomes new members to the team

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has announced five new members to its growing research team.

Halton Region implements Horticultural Trade Use policies

By Glenn J. Wellings, MCIP, RPP
On Dec. 16, 2009, Halton Regional Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 38 (ROPA 38).

Act to protect workers from violence applies to all Ontario workplaces

Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect workers against workplace violence comes into law on June 10, 2010.
Association News

Safety Group earns over $32,000

WSIB rebate shared among program participants.

Unilock holds annual awards night

The annual Unilock Awards of Excellence awards night in December celebrated the outstanding work of contractors using the company’s product.

Ryan Heath on Holmes show

Ryan Heath of Ryan Heath Professional Landscaping, Keswick, took part in two shows on the popular Mike Holmes TV series Holmes Inspection.

LO family grows once again

LO web editor Robert Ellidge and his wife Meredith have quickly settled into their new lifestyle as proud parents of their first child, Emily Elizabeth.
Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor

A letter about women in the industry.

LO: A dialogue for improvement

Director responds to letter from member.
LO Staff Profile

Gilles Bouchard

Sales and business development manager.
OMAFRA Nursery And Landscape Report

Biochar is hot new topic

By Jen Llewellyn
About a year ago, I was talking to a nursery grower, who brought up the topic of biochar.
Legal Issues

When you and your client are on different pages

By Robert Kennaley
A costly dispute between a client and contractor.
Prosperity Patners

Which way to the exit door?

By Jacki Hart CLP
One thing I never thought about for a long time with my business was how to get out of it when I wanted to.
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