Protected: 2017 PPAN Spring Annual General Meeting – Thursday, June 1/17 – 11AM

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Protected: Retirement Party – Dave Brennan and Des Carter – Thursday, May 4th @5pm

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Protected: Notification of Change to Retiree Court Mileage Reimbursement – Info from NRPA

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Protected: Todd Stevenson is retiring and having a party!

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Death of Retired NRPS Officer – (Cst) Kevin Hiscoe

 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Kevin on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Beloved Husband and best friend of Janet. Loving Father to Laura and Michael (Jessica). Cherished Grand Dad to Josephine. Devoted son to Shirley (the late Bruce) and Brother to Nancy (Ed) Manigold, Cheryl (Gary) Talbot and Debbie (Don) Senft. Brother in law to Don (Shirley) Hogan, Karen Hogan and Jim (Sharon) Hogan. Uncle to Katie, Chelsea, Erin, Adam, Ryan, Nicole, Ashley, Bradley, Rachel, Jessica and Mike. Kevin will be missed by many friends and extended family members. The family would like to thank Nurses Sue, Helen, Dianne and Irene as well as PSWs Katie and both Wendys from ParaMed for all their care and support. A special thank you to Heather W. from Hospice Niagara for her dedication and compassion. Kevin had many caring and supporting friends, Laura, Matt, Dan, Leigh-ann, Ken, Brenda, Raf and Patricia to name a few. In accordance to Kevin’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. A Celebration of Kevin’s Life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Niagara.

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Death of Retired NRPS Member (Cst) James Peter Birtles

BIRTLES, James “Peter” – (retired Niagara Regional Police) Longtime resident of the Village of Queenston passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the Greater Niagara General Hospital with family by his side, in his 90th year. Husband for 65 years of Mary. Loving Dad of Stephen (Betty) Birtles, Alison (Jim) Fraser, Sheila (Jack) Karr and his late infant daughter Mary Birtles(1953). Cherished Grandad of Stephen and Alysha Birtles, Sarah Holford, Graeme Fraser, the late Graeme Birtles, and the late Rachel Birtles. Great-grandfather of Cody Holford. Peter retired as a proud member of the Niagara Regional Police Force and was a 35 year member of the International Police Association. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 12 – 1p.m. at the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church St. (905-684-6346). A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel at 1 p.m. Cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial donations made to Bethesda Home Foundation or the Niagara Falls Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. Online tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com13154354

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OMERS achieves 10.3% return for local public sector workers – February 24, 2017

OMERS, the pension plan for Ontario’s municipal employees, further improved its funded status in 2016 with an increase to 93.4% due to strong investment returns, and member and employer contributions. The 2016 net investment return was 10.3% (after all expenses), compared to a benchmark of 7.9%, and a net return of 6.7% in 2015. Net assets grew $8.1 billion in 2016 to $85.2 billion…..Read more here on the OMERS Website

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Carl Scott, Niagara Parks Police chief, to retire

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Fraud Warning – Can you hear me?’: Don’t say ‘Yes’ in new telephone scam

“It’s called the ‘Can you hear me’ scam and reports in the U.S. suggest it’s growing in popularity as fraudsters use it to try to get your money” says .

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Death of Retired NRPS Civilian Member – Barbara Abbott

ABBOTT, Barbara – Passed away at Extendicare, St. Catharines on Tuesday, January 17th, 2017 in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husbands Jack Murray and Frank Abbott. Barbara is survived by 2 nieces in the U.K. Barb retired in 1985 from the N.R.P.F., a job she thoroughly enjoyed. A Celebration of Barbara’s will be held in the chapel of the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME , 75 Church Street (905-684-6346) on Saturday, February 4th at 1pm. If so desired donations made to the Lincoln County Humane Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. On-line tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com.

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