Please consider contacting your MP urging them to support this important issue. You can easily do so by using the link below… Bill C-253 — An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act is currently before the House. It is sponsored by Marilène …
Thank you from Bev Green
Dear Friends, I am overwhelmed with your kindness and donations. Thanking every one from the bottom of my heart. It certainly will help with the move and storage. God Bless you all, I just have to deal with the loss of the love of my life. I …
Parkinson’s Disease Online Survey
The following is a follow up to the IAFF Facebook request we originally posted. Hopefully, it will be added to the Presumptive Legislation illnesses here in Ontario. From TPFFA L3888 Saturday, May 29 2021 Subject: IAFF/OPFFA Parkinson’s Disease Online Survey Attention Canadian Affiliates The Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association (OPFFA) Occupational …
Scarborough Fire Fighter Golf
As we all know this COVID thing continues to carry on, variant strains continue to spread, and the government restrictions have been extended. Out of an abundance of caution, it has been decided to postpone the usual summer and fall golf tournaments for the time being. Hopefully, with the continued …
IAFF Parkison’s Survey
IAFF Canada has launched an online survey which they would like firefighters in Canada affected by Parkinson’s Disease to complete. Please share with your Brother and Sister Fire Fighters. IAFF Canada on Facebook
Brad Brown Retires
Congrats go out to Brad Brown (#643) who started with the Scarborough Fire Department in January 1986. After 35 years today (April 30th) is his last shift with the TFS. Welcome to the ‘R’ Shift Brad, best wishes in your next chapter – retirement!
Metro Pension Plan
As plan members may be aware the City of Toronto decided some time ago to transfer the plan to OMERS. After negotiations, an agreement was reached with regards to the transfer and any surplus. It’s been a long time coming but, for those who were part of the old Metro …
Don Hanson Retirement
Congrats go out to Don Hanson on his Retirement. Don started with the Scarborough Fire Department in March 1991 and joins the ‘R’ shift effective April 30, 2021. Welcome aboard Don, best wishes in this next chapter.
Fire Fighter Quarterly Magazine
The (IAFF) Fire Fighter Quarterly 2021 winter edition has been published and is available for viewing. As COVID numbers rise almost out of control in Ontario the timing of this edition may be just right. Especially, if you find yourself unsure about getting vaccinated. This edition has a good article …
Retirements
Congratulations go out to Ryan Fairlie #619, Kevin McLauchlin #782, and David Rumble #783 on their recent move to the ‘R’ shift from the TFS. Best wishes to all for a great retirement.