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
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
TFD Station #7 – 1980s
TFD 80’s at Station 7 – CBC, The Journal – We’re On The Way Thirteen minutes of life in the busy Fire Station in Canada. (Double click on video for full screen)
Proof of Residency Required
Before you rush off to get the vaccine, know that The Snowbird Advisor is reporting that Florida has changed vaccine requirements… “On January 20, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis updated the state’s rules regarding eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida. ” (National Post) “The governor announced that in addition to the current age requirement to receive the vaccine – you … Read More
What Snowbirds need to know…
About New Covid testing requirements for Air travel The following is from SnowbirdAdvisor.ca Last Updated: January 5, 2021 On December 31, 2020, the Government of Canada announced that beginning on January 7, 2021, all passengers 5 years of age or older will be required to provide a negative COVID test prior to travelling by air from another country to Canada. When this policy was first announced there were many unanswered questions, however, … Read More
Carp Opinion Column
Long Term Care is one of those things where it is easy to look the other way than admit there’s the possibly that we may one day need it. But seeing as we’re not getting any younger and may need it one day… May be its time to get involved and contact our MPPs? Link to original article: Opinion Column … Read More
Year End Message
10 December 2020 Active Retired: Years End Message Dear Active Retiree’s, We don’t have to restate just how difficult this year has been for all of us, some more than others. We hope that all of you are managing as best you can and that it’s important to state that anyone needing help should reach out. Your Executive’s are still … Read More
October General Meeting Cancelled
Dear Members, Every day we are hearing that Covid-19 is in a second wave and the government is finding the need to tighten restrictions again. Therefore, it is with regret that we advise of the cancellation of the October 2020 General Membership meeting. The Executive Committee did looked at the idea of doing the meeting virtually, unfortunately that did not … Read More
Cyber Security Awareness Month
From banking, to purchasing, to talking with our grand children so much of what we do is done through our electronic devices via the internet. Now more than ever we need to be cyber smart, that is we need to know how to keep what we do safe and secure. We need to take time to look before we leap … Read More