Congrats go out to Rob Gutray (795) on his designation to Acting District Chief with Toronto Fire. Rob starts this next chapter at Station 312 (Yorkville). We also send out congratulations to Paul Atkinson (751) on his retirement effective November 28th. – Welcome to the ‘R’ shift. Best wishes to …
Carol Elizabeth Fiset
It’s with deep regret we advise of the passing of Paul Fisets’s sister on November 18, 2021. Our sincerest condolences go out to Paul and all of Carol’s family and friends. Obituary for Carol Elizabeth Fiset Born: June 6, 1957Died: November 18, 2021Age: 64 FISET, Carol Elizabeth –Carol passed away …
OMERS – 2.74% in 2022
“OMERS announced that pensions will increase by 2.74% as of January 1, 2022. This increase is reflective of general changes in the cost of living measured by the Consumer Price Index and published by Statistics Canada.”
Mac Burrell’s 90th Birthday Celebration
Hello Everyone, Mac Burrell is having his 90th birthday this Monday, November 29th. His Son Chris sent me the details of his bash below. Hi John, Hope all is well. It’s Chris Burrell. I’m setting up a little get-together for Mac’s 90th birthday on Monday, November 29th. It will be …
Barbara Barnes and Family Funeral Notice
Its with deep sadness that we advise of the passing of Gord Barnes (#533) family members. Please see Gords note below. Further details will be posted when available. Our sincerest condolences go out to Gord and his family. My mom, Barbara passed away August 4th at the age of 92 …
Job-Related Illness
In the event of a Retired Scarborough or Toronto (TFS) Fire Fighters passing the estate or executor will want to notify CPP, OAS, OMERS, and depending on the individual a number of others. They should also contact the City of Toronto to see if there are any entitlements owed (eg. …
Travel Advisory Lifted
from Snowbirdadviser Insurance Canada lifts Global Travel Advisory to avoid non-essential travel for fully vaccinated Canadians On October 21, 2021, the Government of Canada lifted its Level 3 Global COVID-19 Travel Advisory to avoid non-essential travel for fully vaccinated Canadians COVID-19 travel advisories are now being issued on a country/regional basis. As a result, travel advisory …
Canadians will have to be Fully Vaccinated…
LAST UPDATED: October 13, 2021 – from SnowbirdAdvisor.ca On October 6, 2021, the federal government announced that by October 30, 2021, all travellers age 12 years and up must be fully vaccinated to board a plane, train or marine vessel in Canada. However, the federal government also stated that it would implement a one-month “transition period” until November 30, …
Promotions and Retirements
Congrats go out to the following on their promotions with the Toronto Fire Services. Promoted To District Chief – Darren Van de walker (#659) Promoted to Captain – Sean Curran (#849); Rob Hygh (#850); William (Bill) Jesty (#851); Fergus O’Halloran (#855); Stephen Wyzynski (#857). Retirements Congrats go out to Brad …
Reminder – October Luncheon
Hello Everyone, Since our first lunch (September) worked out fine, here’s our second attempt to have a Scarborough FireFighters Retiree lunch in Port Perry since covid19 hit. It’s the usual location at THE PUB on Water St. in Port Perry. The date is Thursday, October 7th. on the Patio starting at 11:00 am. sharp. It’s first come first …