Please consider contacting your MP urging them to support this important issue. (use 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 Gill (MP, Manicouagan). It doesn’t cost taxpayers anything to ensure seniors get the pensions they worked … Read More
Gordon McCarrell Funeral Notice
Captain Gordon McCarrell – 1927 – 2021 Gordon McCarrell passed away Sunday May 9th, 11:15am at Donwood Manor Personal Care Home with his wife Anne at his side. Gord just turned 94 on March 5th. They would have celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on June 30th. Sadly, Anne passed away 8 days after her husband on the 17th of May … Read More
David Bruce Bell Funeral Notice
David passed away in hospital on April 29th. He started with the North York fire department in January 1967 and retired with 30 years of service in July 1997. Respecting the current situation and pandemic restrictions, the funeral service and interment will be private. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends. Obituary David Bruce Bell Passed away … Read More
IAFF Parkinson’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
Martin Sowden Pancreatic Cancer Canada
Hello to all fellow Retirees, ‘Pancreatic Cancer does not stop for Covid-19’ As some of you know I have been helping to raise funds for PCC research for many years now. I recently accepted the challenge of taking part in 7 Days in May, a seven-day bike ride around Lake Ontario in support of Pancreatic Cancer Canada. Along with my … Read More
Welcome Home Craig Wilson
After a 120 day fight with COVID, Craig Wilson has come home. Craig worked many years at TFS Station 235, a short sprint at Station 224, and finished his career at Station 114. In January he was diagnosed with COVID – the short video below sums up his story and happy homecoming! Welcome Home Craig…
May 2021 Meeting Cancelled
Dear Members, As we are hearing that Covid-19 is in a third wave and the government is finding the need to tighten restrictions yet again. It is with regret that we advise of the cancellation of the May 2021 General Membership meeting. The Executive Committee did look at the idea of doing the meeting virtually, unfortunately that did not pan … Read More
Larry Niece Funeral Notice
Captain Larry Niece – Apr 1947 – Apr 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Captain Larry Harold Niece at the age of 74. Captain Niece started with Toronto Fire on January 11, 1988, at the age of 41 years old and joined the Fire Prevention Team with the old city of Toronto. “Boo Boo” as … Read More
Fire Fighter Quarterly Magazine
The (IAFF) Fire Fighter Quarterly 2021 winter edition has been published and is available for viewing. If you find yourself apprehensive about getting the COVID vaccine there is some good information starting on page 22. Filled with lots of good information you may also find President Schaitberger’s last column of interest he speaks to some of the accomplishments over his … Read More