October 15, 2019
LO enews October 16, 2019
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It's time to celebrate our collective success The renovation of the Landscape Ontario building is now complete. Our new facility is already a hub for training, innovation and activities. It is also a great representation of who we are — professionals. I invite you all to join us next Wednesday (October 23), from 2:30 to 7 p.m. to help celebrate this significant accomplishment. There will be food, tours, refreshments and an official ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Connect with other green professionals, see our stunning new facility, and join us for the next phase in our long and prosperous journey together. If you are planning to attend, you must RSVP online by Oct. 17. |
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Warren Patterson LO President |
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| Congress 2020 registration is now open Congress runs Jan. 7-9, 2020 with exciting new show features, including the Patio Lounge, Axe Throwing, Recruit LIVE, and more stops along the popular Ale Trail. The Congress website includes the full show schedule, including conference details and registration and all of this year's topics, speakers and special events. Register today to take advantege of early bird pricing! Cannabis one year later Oct. 17 marks the one year anniversary of cannabis legalization in Canada. It's time to see if the policies and programs implemented in your business are up-to-date and effective. Get some tips on how to spot and deal with cannabis in the workplace in this article from WSPS. Ontario Tree Planting Guide updated The landscape profession's most comprehensive tree planting guide has been updated. Download the latest version. Register apprentices now for winter session A limited number of spots are available for the in-class portion of Apprenticeship training this winter. The time to register Apprentices is now and LO is here to assist and support you with the process. Email info@horticulturetechnician.ca and visit the Apprenticeship website to see how you can benefit from this program. Liberation75 tulips for sale To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands, organizers of the 2020 Canadian Tulip Festival are selling bags of commemorative tulips. Money from each purchase also supports the Royal Canadian Legion and buyers have the chance to win a cash prize and trip to Amsterdam courtesy of program sponsors. Details at Liberation75.ca Growers Annual Fall Dinner, Nov. 26 Join us at Piper's Heath Golf Club in Milton for the annual Growers Fall Dinner to network, enjoy dinner and participate in a lively discussion on relevant issues in the industry. There will also be an important update on Box Tree Moth. Register online at HortTrades.com Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 5 Durham Chapter hosts a discussion on company culture, including strategies your company can take before firing becomes necessary, and a review of legitimate causes for firing and the legalities around laying off staff. Full details at HortTrades.com Georgian Lakelands Barbecue, Oct. 24 Join the Georgian Lakelands Chapter at Ego's Nurseries in Coldwater to celebrate another successful season. Enjoy a delicious pig roast barbecue supper, learn from guest speaker Scott Bryk from Eden App, and test your skills at the Mini Excavator Game. Full details at HortTrades.com Georgian Lakelands Awards, Nov. 28 Buy single or group tickets online now for the Chapter's annual Awards of Distinction at Casino Rama. Watch for nominations and online voting in late Oct. Full details at HortTrades.com London Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13 The London Chapter Nov. 13 hosts a discussion on preventing conflict in the workplace with Sara Luther of Workplace Resolutions at the Lamplighter Inn. Full details at HortTrades.com Toronto Chapter Meeting, Oct. 23 Toronto Chapter meetings return this fall with a discussion about all things labour at Humber College in Etobicoke. Speakers include Jacki Hart from LO's Peer to Peer Network and Construction law expert, Robert Kennaley. Resgister at HortTrades.com Employers wanted for refugee hiring event in Toronto, Oct. 31 Helping Newcomers Work and the Refugee Jobs Agenda Roundtable are looking for employers to help match with refugees at a job fair at Metro Hall in Toronto on Oct. 31. If you are interested in recruiting at the event, contact Devon Franklin at dfranklin@wes.org Toronto Chapter Talk Shop, Nov. 14 Take a break from your busy summer schedule and enjoy an evening with your peers. No agenda, no guest speakers, just your chance to get together with fellow business owners to talk shop at Black Lab Brewing in Toronto. Visit HortTrades.com Toronto Chapter Winter Social, Nov. 28 Join the Toronto Chapter at the Crooked Cue in Etobicoke to celebrate the end of season. Buy tickets online for only $20 Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 1 Volunteers are needed for the 14th annual event that sees landscape pros perform a morning of maintenance to honour the Canadian Military and their families at the National Military Cemetery in preparation for Remembrance Day activities. Opening Ceremony begins at 8 a.m. Register online at HortTrades.com Ottawa Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13 Learn about recent changes to the Construction Act and how they will have a major impact on your business. Note new meeting location. Register online at HortTrades.com Hire Immigrants Ottawa hosts hiring forum, Nov. 28 Hire Immigrants Ottawa (HIO) - a provincially funded initiative - invites employers to, "Smart Sourcing: Proven Strategies and Programs to help you Connect with, Assess, and Hire Top Immigrant Talent" on Nov. 28. Participants must register by Nov. 20 Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6 Upper Canada Chapter hosts a discussion on retaining employees over the winter with speakers from Keys Employment Agency as well as Lindsey Ross of Living Green Landscapes. Full details at HortTrades.com Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 15 Join in on 40th anniversary celebrations for the Waterloo Chapter. Enjoy dinners and a dance with colleagues at Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener Nov. 15. Buy tickets at LOwaterloo.com Windsor Chapter Meeting, Oct. 24 Join Landscape Ontario's Windsor Chapter for an interactive and informative meeting with Jacki Hart, Manager of the Prosperity Partners Program. The meeting topic is: 4 steps to improving engagement in your company culture. Full details at HortTrades.com Windsor Chapter Meeting with OPP Officer, Nov. 23 Windsor Chapter hosts Jeremy Kulwartian of the Ontario Provincial Police for a discussion on do's and don'ts of the road, rules and regulations on cannabis, and the new penalties for distracted driving. Full details at HortTrades.com |
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| Toronto Chapter Meeting, Oct. 23 Windsor Chapter Meeting, Oct. 24 Georgian Lakelands Barbecue, Oct. 24 Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 1 Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 5 Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6 Ottawa Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13 London Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13 Toronto Chapter Talk Shop, Nov. 14 Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 15 Windsor Chapter Meeting with OPP, Nov. 23 Growers Fall Dinner, Nov. 26 Toronto Chapter Winter Social, Nov. 28 Georgian Lakelands Awards of Distinction, Nov. 28 Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com |
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