News

Apr 22, 2021
Earth Day 2021
As we celebrate the 51st Earth Day on April 22, we reflect on the significant impact the landscape and horticulture profession has made, and continues to make, on the environment and our society.

Apr 22, 2021
Landscape Ontario's GROW program renewed for 2021/22
Industry led training program will continue to offer free training to current and future landscape professionals

Apr 22, 2021
Paid Sick Leave Coming to Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced enhanced paid sick leave is coming to Ontario at a press conference on April 22, 2021.

Apr 22, 2021
Toronto and Peel to close workplaces with outbreaks
Toronto Public Health and Peel Public Health issued updated Section 22 Order on workplaces that will direct all businesses with five or more cases of COVID-19 in the previous 14 days to close for 10 days where:

Apr 20, 2021
Impact of 2021 Federal Budget on landscape sector
The federal government announced its 2021 budget on April 19, 2021.

Apr 19, 2021
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Canada Blooms Inspiration Series
Watch for our new Canada Blooms inspiration videos throughout the spring. Then get in the garden, take some shots, and share your gardens with us using the hashtag #CanadaBlooms

Apr 15, 2021
MLTSD Hosts Covid-19 Safety and Employment Standards Webinar
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development is hosting an online information session to help you understand your employment standards (ES) and occupational health and safety (OHS) rights and obligations as they relate to COVID-19.

Apr 15, 2021
Workplace Inspectors target construction sites
The Ontario government announced it will begin targeted provincewide inspections of construction sites on April 16, 2021.

Apr 14, 2021
LO Seeks Landscape Horticulture Instructors April 2021
Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association (LO) is hiring part-time and full-time qualified Technical Training Instructors to support the delivery of the GROW (Get Ready for Opportunities at Work) New Entrant Training and Employment Program that will launch in June 2021.