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History

May 3, 2021

The history of pavers

Looking back on the evolution of hardscaping in Canada
Waterloo Chapter president, Howard Gallup (left), accepts the first Membership Challenge Award back in 1979 from LO Executive Director, Dennis Souder, as chapter member, John Wright looks on.
Mar 7, 2019

Waterloo Chapter to celebrate 40 years

Members are asked to send in images to mark the occasion.
Marc Thiebaud
Mar 21, 2017

Marc Thiebaud leaves a blueprint of service to his industry and family

One of the original board members, serving as treasurer of the inaugural board of the newly formed Landscape Ontario in 1973, as well as Toronto Chapter president, Marc became president in 1975.
Mar 21, 2017

Third president leads a year of continuous improvements

Landscape Ontario’s third president Marc Thiebaud began his term in 1975 with the theme, ‘LO Will Thrive in ’75.’
Nov 2, 2016

Karl Stensson’s term as president was one of change and growth

When Karl Stensson became president of Landscape Ontario, he brought youth and enthusiasm to a board on which many members were new to the process.
Apr 7, 2016

Casey van Maris considered the father of Landscape Ontario

Long before Landscape Ontario was formally created on Jan. 24, 1973, Casey van Maris had worked tirelessly behind the scenes to convince industry members on the advantages of combining small associations that served the respective sector groups.
Apr 7, 2016

Landscape Ontario’s second president considered founder of association

Long before Landscape Ontario was formally created on Jan. 24, 1973, Casey van Maris worked tirelessly behind the scenes.
Mar 30, 2016

History

Learn about LO's early pioneers and industry innovators.
Sep 1, 2013

Horst Dickert

The legend of “Dynamite” Dickert lives on.
Horticulture technician and landscape design students participated in a spring campus clean-up at London’s Fanshawe College. Over 90 students gathered 754 pounds of garbage during the April event.
May 15, 2013

Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years - 2006

As Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years, we take a look back at highlights of 2006.
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