October 31, 2018
LO enews October 31, 2018
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| October 31, 2018 |
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LO members help in a time of crisis The passion, expertise and goodwill of LO members never ceases to amaze me. In a time of need, the cream certainly does rise to the top. Faced with a salt shortage and increased prices to clients, members of LO's Snow and Ice Management Sector group have worked together to come up with real world solutions and a coordinated effort to educate clients, the media and the public on this important issue. Here's a recent interview with sector group member, Brian Perras on CBC radio's Ontario Morning. |
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Tony DiGiovanni Landscape Ontario Executive Director |
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| Correction on last week's LO enews In last week's enews, a clerical error incorrectly listed the Ontario government's plan to freeze the minimum wage at $15 per hour. The correct amount is in fact $14. In addition, the close date for the sale of land at Humber Nurseries is December 2019. Humber will continue business operations as normal throughout 2019 until the new business opens in 2020. Landscape Ontario apologizes for the errors. Safety Groups are a win-win initiative Participating in the Safety Group program can help your company develop a more robust health and safety program and save you money on WSIB premiums. Read a case study on how one company benefits from participating in the program. Survey to determine training needs of greenhouse floriculture industry closes Nov. 6 Flowers Canada (Ontario) is asking growers to participate in a 15-20 minute an online survey to help determine the future human resource needs for the sector. Your valuable input could influence the future success of your operation. ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installer Course, Nov. 21-22 LO's Hardscape Committee presents a two-day certification course led by Frank Bourque at the Lexington Hotel in Sudbury, Ont. Details online at HortTrades.com/hardscape. Growers Fall Dinner Meeting, Nov. 27 Online registration is now open for the LO Growers Sector Group fall dinner meeting on Nov. 27 at Piper's Heath Golf Club in Milton. Celebrate the end of another season and learn from informative guest speakers. Tickets are $65 and include dinner. Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 2 Join members for a morning of maintenance to help prepare the National Military Cemetery for Remembrance Day. Register your participation online at HortTrades.com. Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6 The chapter's annual beer and wing night will include a discussion on marijuana in the workplace with John Aird from Workplace Safety and Prevention Services. Details on the Durham Chapter page at HortTrades.com. Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Nov. 7 A representative from KEYS Job Centre will discuss available grants and incentives for small businesses to help recruit and train staff. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Details on the Upper Canada Chapter page at HortTrades.com. Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Nov. 7 Join guest speaker Kieran Dickson of Evans, Philip to discuss the contractor and civil litigation processes surrounding winter maintenance. Details on the Waterloo Chapter page at HortTrades.com. Toronto Chapter Meeting, Nov. 8 Learn about technology hacks that can help with employee management and business administration. Please RSVP by Nov. 5 for this free meeting. London Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13 Learn about employer responsibilities with respect to human rights, discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment and what a good employee policy looks like. Dinner included. Full details on the London Chapter page at HortTrades.com. Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting, Nov. 14 Discussions on marijuana in the workplace and attracting and keeping quality staff will take place at Casablanca Winery Inn in Grimsby. RSVP by Nov. 10 . Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 16 Plan your company's holiday social and join the Waterloo Chapter at the 39th annual Fall Freeze Up. Includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and prizes. Register online. Georgian Lakelands Chapter award nominations open until Nov. 5 Nominate suppliers, employees and owners online until Nov. 5 at noon for this year's Awards of Distinction. Voting will be open Nov. 7-17. Tickets for the awards evening at Casino Rama on Nov. 29 are now available for purchase online. For full details on the event page at HortTrades.com. |
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| Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 2 Toronto Chapter Meeting, Nov. 8 London Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13 Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6 Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Nov. 7 Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Nov. 7 Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting, Nov. 14 Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 16 Growers Fall Dinner, Nov. 27 Georgian Lakelands Awards of Distinction, Nov. 29 Windsor Chapter Meeting, Nov. 29 Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com |
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