Back on June 23rd, we posted about the possible change(s) OMERS Sponsor Corporation was contemplating. The very next day they voted to make the following five changes. Extending leave purchase deadlines Reducing or eliminating the 36-month employment requirement for purchases of periods of reduced pay Permitting temporary layoffs as purchasable …
Gene Dionne Funeral Notice
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gene Dionne seniority #421 at the age of 69. Gene passed away at 6:30 this morning at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay of brain cancer. He started with the Scarborough Fire Department on August 19, 1974 and worked …
OMERS – Shared Risk Indexing
If you haven’t heard OMERS is considering a change or move if you will too ‘Shared Risk Indexing’. A previous post from the OPFFA gave information on this possible change. The following is from OMERS and better explains why and who it may affect. “The change under consideration means that …
IAFF Leadership Award
Ed Kennedy Receives IAFF Leadership Award. Ed started with the Scarborough Fire Department in 1981. He has advocated for fire fighters for the majority of his fire fighting career. As a Scarborough Fire Fighter he served as an Executive Officer and Vice President for the Scarborough Professional Fire Fighters Association …
Reopening Ontario
As the Coronavirus (Covid-19) case numbers continue to decline the province is slowly opening up more of the province. In addition to the areas announced for June 12th the following can move to Stage 2 on Friday June 19th. Which means more businesses opening and more people getting back to …
Memorial Grant Program for First Responders
“When firefighters, police officers and paramedics put their safety on the line, they are acting in service to all Canadians. In recognition of the critical role of first responders in protecting Canadians, the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders will provide a one-time lump sum, tax-free direct maximum payment of …
William (Bill) Pennock Funeral Notice
William (Bill) Pennock – Seniority #141 Its with deep regret we inform you of the passing of Bill Pennock. Bill started with the Scarborough Fire Department in January of 1960 and retired in June of 1991 with 31 years of service. Our sincerest condolences from the Scarborough Retired Fire Fighters …
IAFF – 6 million Unaccounted For
As mentioned in a previous post things at the IAFF may not be well. In doing some quick searches it appears a recently new Secretary Treasurer found the IAFF President may have been doing some creative book work. It will be interesting to see where the accusations go. The following …