July 2024

Previous Issues
President's Message

A community that shapes our industry

By Ed Hansen
Thank you for being an integral part of our association. WE ARE Stronger Together and we are shaping the future of our industry.
Association News

Remembering Steve Neumann

By Ed Hansen
The Landscape Ontario community mourns the loss of a remarkable champion whose passing leaves a void in the hearts of all those who knew him.

Toronto Chapter volunteers help to attract pollinators

By Yuantong Anita Liu
Volunteers gathered at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto to enhance the tranquil grounds surrounding the campus.

Communities in Bloom now part of Landscape Ontario

Landscape Ontario formalized its partnership, taking ownership and responsibility for this community-based program in the Ontario region.

Summer call campaign to update member information

Landscape Ontario is reaching out to members to update company details and verify information.

Landscape Ontario members help lead green cities initiatives

Projects aimed at improving people’s lives by improving community and climate.
Volunteer Profile

Jon Durzi supports members across Toronto Chapter

By Julia Harmsworth
Jon Durzi loves finding solutions to people’s problems and keeping them in the loop.
New Members

New Members June 2024

Landscape Ontario welcomes 19 new members this month.
Scholarship Profile

Scholarship helps Lawi Njeremani pursue his long-term vision

University of Guelph student received the John and Ruth Wright Scholarship in 2023 from the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation while in pursuit of a career in turfgrass management.
Member Profile

Making customers and employees happy by design

By Kali Pearson
What happens behind the scenes translates to continued success for over 30 years.
Feature

Think globally, act locally

By Karina Sinclair
Have you ever wondered if what you’re doing as a landscaper to mitigate climate change is enough? Bill Hardy joined the Landscape Ontario Podcast and says the trick is to think globally, but act locally.

Elevated standards for 2025 Awards of Excellence program

Awards Committee is pleased to announce it is time to raise the standards for entries as Landscape Ontario members continue to advance the industry and set new benchmarks.
Professional News

Ontario Tree Climbing Championship coming to Mississauga

The 34th annual Ontario Tree Climbing Championship (OTCC) will take place Sept. 20-21 at RK McMillan Park in Mississauga, Ont.

Walker Industries expands composting facility

$25-million expansion of Walker’s composting infrastructure alongside an $18-million state-of-the-art packaging facility in Arthur, Ont.

Free resources to help you prevent and deal with heat-related illness

The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW) is offering a free heat stress toolkit designed for those who work outdoors.
Executive Desk

Working toward a zero-emissions future

By Joe Salemi CAE
Landscape Ontario is educating cities, municipalities and government on the realities of banning gas-powered equipment.
Membership

London Chapter: Ground zero for the Touch-A-Truck expansion

By Evan Dickson
With several similar celebrations launching across the province, we thought it would be a great time to highlight the chapter that started it all.
Social Snapshot

Make before and after posts shine on Instagram

By Charlotte Guena
Tips on how to better showcase your work to clients using before and after images.
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