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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