Highland Creek Legion Branch 258

Branch 258 opened its new location at 305 Morrish Road on September 16th, 2022 with an open house for its members. The site was formerly owned by the Salvation Army and after renovations and some updating, the building is quite spectacular. The main hall has pool tables, shuffleboard, dart boards, …

Closing Time

As with all things, time takes its toll and this month will see the Highland Creek Legion (RCL Branch 258) close its doors on Lawson Road. Scarborough Fire Fighters held their monthly meetings there for many years along with the annual Christmas party. Many important discussions took place at the …

Unreasonable for Toronto to dismiss firefighters…

Unreasonable for Toronto to dismiss firefighters over vaccine status, arbitrator saysIn a victory for 13 firefighters who lost their jobs over vaccine status, a labour arbitrator ruled that Toronto’s enforcement of its vaccination policy was not reasonable, setting a potential precedent for other fired workers By Christine Dobby Business Reporter – …

IARC/WHO – Occupational Cancers

“The IARC working group found that “occupational exposure as a fire fighter causes cancer.” The IARC found sufficient evidence for cancer in humans for mesothelioma and bladder cancer, and limited evidence for several other cancers. For decades, the IARC had classified fire fighter occupational exposures as “Group 2B” meaning the …

1960 Scarborough Acceptance Letter

Here’s a little trip down memory lane… I think most remember how much their starting salary was. In July of 1980, it was about $14,100. This acceptance letter shows it being a little bit less in 1960! In case you are wondering, today a TFS probationary firefighter starts at $69,847 …

A Beautiful Story…

This month will mark four years since the tragic loss of Earl Strong (#804). This is a beautiful heart touching story from Janice Hoy, Earl Strongs wife. (Listen to the audio if you have time) As January 22nd approaches remember Earl and have Janice and the boys in your thoughts. …

Ontario Staycation Tax Credit

If you are planning to ‘explore’ the province this year this tax credit may work for you. While the sums aren’t huge any money back is better than none! “To help the tourism and hospitality sectors recover, and encourage Ontario families to explore the province, the government is proposing a …

Seniors Home Safety Tax Credit

As the years slide by and we get up there in age, some may be looking for ways to upgrade their homes so they may stay in them longer. If this is you then this tax credit may be of interest. Please see the overview and link below for more …