January 2026

Previous Issues
Executive Desk

A grateful look back and a bold leap forward

By Joe Salemi CAE
As we turn the page on the calendar, the January issue always serves as a unique vantage point. Before we look forward, we must acknowledge the ground we gained in 2025.
Association News

Restoring a place of peace

By Jon Durzi
Toronto Chapter members teamed up with Trees for Life and the Green Cities Foundation to renovate the garden at Dorothy Ley Hospice in Etobicoke, Ont.

More funding for students and community projects

LO’s Ottawa Chapter, Muskoka North Chapter and Landscape Designers Sector Group have all allocated new funds to support students and local community projects in 2026.

Ceremony held for new training facility

Groundbreaking ceremony held to officially mark the start of construction on a new, 24,000-square-foot training facility.

Building a culture of safety

Ontario One Call and Landscape Ontario partner to promote safe excavation.

In Memoriam — John Lavoie

With heavy hearts we share the passing of John Lavoie.
Volunteer Profile

From office to outdoors: Jim Edmonds' years of dedication to the landscape industry

By Gail Pope
When Jim Edmonds started his professional career, it had nothing to do with the outdoors.
GROW Success Story

From labourer to leader: Jesse Collins’s journey with the GROW program

By Matt Hill
What started as an entry-level role has become a leadership career.
Feature

Come Alive Outside Design Challenge connects students, community and industry

By Julissa Litterick
United goal to create outdoor spaces that invite children to connect with nature.

Landscape Ontario Podcast delivers insights, ideas and inspiration

Each month, the Landscape Ontario Dodcast features real conversations with people shaping Canada’s landscape and horticulture industry.
Professional News

Landscape students at St. Clair College plant 900 trees

Oct. 21 event was part of Planting for Tomorrow through the Trans Canada Trail campaign.

TFW program reinstates proof of advertising requirement in 2026

New requirements for employers submitting LMIA applications for primary agriculture positions after Dec. 31, 2025.
The Ground Up

The one metric your business can’t afford to ignore

By Glenn Curtis
Revenue Per Hour can expose the truth about your business operations.
Membership

Member-driven events help you level up this winter

By Gail Pope
Off-season events planned by LO members help to give you or your business a competitive advantage over those outside the LO community.
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