March 13, 2019
LO enews March 13, 2019
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Magazine tells your inspiring story Homeowners starved for spring are enjoying Garden Inspiration, currently distributing free at Canada Blooms. It highlights award-winning landscapes, new plants, and how to connect with LO members — one more example of LO's Green for Life strategy working for you. More copies will be handed out at the Ottawa Home and Garden Show and others; 70,000 in all. Pick yours up at one of the shows, or see a replica edition here. |
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Changes to locate requests by phone Effective March 28, Ontario One Call will be moving any requests without a single civic to the web. Any requests that contain more than one civic, or have no civic associated will not be processed over the phone. The change marks the second phase of the process to migrate professional contractors entirely to the web portal system. Details online at HortTrades.com. Canada Blooms runs until March 17 Landscape Ontario members have access to special discounted tickets for Canada Blooms and the National Home Show, March 8-17 in Toronto. The tickets are a great treat for employees and a great way to get clients and suppliers excited about the year ahead. Volunteer to help with the build, during the show, or with tear down. Details online at HortTrades.com/canada-blooms-2019. Certified ICPI installer course, Apr. 3-4 Landscape Ontario's Hardscape Committee will host this two-day, classroom-based course on how to properly install paver systems, led by certified instructor, Frank Bourque at Grand River Natural Stone in Kitchener. Register online via HortTrades.com. Grey to Green Conference, Apr. 4-5 This year, Grey to Green will highlight the economic impacts of climate change adaptation, such as flooding and the urban heat island. The conference features the latest research, training courses, workshops, industry developments, and networking for the green professions. Details online at greytogreenconference.org. Partners in Prevention, Apr. 30-May 1 Register now for the 2019 Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show. The annual event produced by Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) includes sessions on legislation, legal issues, leadership, human resources, mental health, JHSC and more. This year's keynote speaker is tv personality, Rick Mercer. For full details, visit http://app.wsps.ca/pip/. Gear Up for Spring, Mar. 26 The Golden Horseshoe Chapter's fourth annual pre-spring event returns to the Ancaster Fairgrounds, featuring a trade show, free safety presentations, chapter AGM, new products, demos, door prizes, lunch and more. Register online for free. Ottawa Chapter Meeting at Living Landscapes, Mar. 21 Get a sneak peak and help to judge the gardens built by Ottawa Chapter members at this year's Living Landscapes, March 21-24 at the EY Centre, Ottawa. Includes refreshments, private tour and announcement of Ottawa Design Challenge winner. Please pre-register. Ottawa Chapter Wellness Day, Mar. 26 Join fellow chapter members at Le Nordik Spa for a relaxing day before the start of a hectic spring season. Help to promote wellness within your company. Presented by Greenius. Register online at HortTrades.com. City of Toronto landscaping job fair, March 20 Since 2003 LO members and the City of Toronto have worked in partnership at an annual landscape sector job fair for youth and adults supported by the non-profit employment service sector. There is no cost to employers to participate as the goal is to connect job seekers to current and future job opportunities. The job fair will take place March 20 at the YMCA Metro Central in Toronto. Register online or contact Kamla Sudama at kamla.sudama@toronto.ca or phone 416-397-1749. Details at HortTrades.com/events. Volunteers needed for KW home show LO's Waterloo Chapter is looking for volunteers to help work the KW Home & Garden Show, March 29-31 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex. If you are able to help with set up, tear down, or work during the show, please contact Justin at Wright Landscape Services for info. Windsor Chapter Meeting, Mar. 21 Prepare for a safe season on the roads with an update from Matthew Mitchell the Ministry of Transportation Ontario. Have a specific question or topic you would like discussed, please email it to Jessica Windsor Chapter AGM and board elections will also take place. Please RSVP to jessica@suttoncreekgolf.com by March 19 in order to get free lunch. Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Apr. 3 Phil Kerr will share his presentation "My adaptive Life" to give us and our staff an inspiring talk to help us start the 2019 season. Sponsored by Willowlee and Uxbridge Nurseries. Details online at HortTrades.com. |
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