Now that we are well into this COVID thing I’m sure many are wondering if any relief will come from with regards to the travel insurance premium. This link will take you to an update on travel insurance from VICTOR (MROO) and questions asked by many who are members. The …
Captain Duncan Gibson Funeral Update with GoFundMe info
Brothers and Sisters, It is with profound sadness that I notify you of the passing of Active Local 3888 member, Acting Captain Duncan Gibson from Station 433 D. After a courageous battle with esophageal cancer, Duncan passed peacefully with his family by side. Duncan was a recruit and classmate, Class …
Retirement/Promotion
Morgan Dixon (#653) and Paul Henderson (#702) have decided to stop living at work effective June 30th. Best wishes and welcome to the ‘R’ shift as you start working at living! “I found out retirement means playing golf, or I don’t know what the hell it means. But to me, …
OMERS Passes Five Amendments
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 …