Our Goal Achieved!

Oct 7/2011 - A long night but our goal to see Dalton McGuinty re-elected as the Premier for the province of Ontario was achieved. Despite being just shy of a 3rd majority we are confident that Premier McGuinty will illustrate how a minority government can work in Ontario. The OPFFA would like to thank all of our members who became engaged and worked on campaigns during this election and we congratulate all members who were elected last night.

Election Day!

Oct. 6/2011 - Today the OPFFA Fire Fighters for McGuinty travelled from our office in Burlington to Kingston to allow President LeBLanc to vote (both EVP McKinnon and S/T Quinn voted in advanced polls). Then off to Ottawa to follow the results.

Wrapped Up the Day in Oakville with the Campain's Largest Rally

Oct 5/2011 - A great turnout of Oakville fire fighters joined the OPFFA RV and a crowd that easily exceeded 400 to greet the Premier for the final rally before Election Day!

A more rowdy rally in Strathroy

Oct 5/2011 - Joined by London and Chatham/Kent fire fighters we greeted the Premier to support Maria Van Bommel. Given our numbers we also provided a natural barrier against a handful of protesters.

The Final Day of Campaining Starts in Milton

Oct 5/2011 - The OPFFA Fire Fighters for McGuinty RV rolled into Milton to start the final day of campaining. Join by Milton ans Oakville fire fighters we drop a large amount of literature throughout Milton in support of Indira Naidoo-Harris.

Another strong showing by OPFFA members at the Premier's stop in Pickering

Oct 4/2011 - More than two dozen fire fighters from across Durham region joined the OPFFA Fire FIghters for McGuinty RV for our final stop of the day - a rally in Pickering with Premier McGuinty. Overall a crowd of 400 attending - you can feel the momentum as the campaign hits the final few days.

A great showing in Bolton

Oct 4/2011 - A great showing of Caledon and other OPFFA members to support Lori Holloway and greet Premier McGuinty.

A dozen Burlington fire fighters out for an early lit drop

Oct 4/2011 - A dozen Burlington fire fighters hit the streets with the OPFFA RV to continue their support for Karmel Sakran as we enter the last few critical days. After a quick breakfast and meet and greet with Karmel the 'boys' dropped 6 polls.

The 4th and final campaign stop of the day

Oct 3/2011 - The 4th and final campaign stop of the day (65th of the tour!) saw us roll into Harinder Takhar's campaign office. After a photo-op with Harinder we were joined by a number of his staff for some canvassing and a lit drop.

Now some signs for Dipila Damerla

Oct 3/2011 - After a quick bbq lunch break on the RV we met Dipika Demrla at her campaign office. Out assignment was a zone of signs. Local President Chris Varoce assisted me with a lawn sign.

Next stop Bob Delaney's campaign office

Oct 3/2011 - The next stop on a full day was at the Bob Delaney campaign office. A qucik photo-op with Bob was followed by a lit drop in a few polls.

An early start to the day with Charles Sousa at the GO station

Oct 3/2011 - A 6:45 am start with the Mississauga fire fighters and Charles Sousa at the Port Credit GO station. Served up coffee and doughnuts to many commuters and were greeted by many Sousa fans! Then off for a few more photo-ops around the riding.

Stand Down Day from Campaiging to Honour our Fallen at the Queen's Park Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Ceremony

Oct. 2/2011 - The OPFFA RV stood down today while we participated in the Queen's Park Fallen Fire Fighters memorial. Thanks to the Toronto Local for hosting us after the memorial service - great job Mike!

Back downtown TO for Cortney Pasternak

Oct 1/2011 - The OPFFA RV rolled back into Toronto to show our support for Cortney Pasternak. After dropping lit in 3 polls Cortney made it back for a quick visit and photo.

A cool start to the day in Grimsby

Oct 1/2011 - We were greeted by the coolest day of the campaign to date as the OPFFA RV rolled into Grimsby to show support for Katie Trombetta. After canvassing with Katie in a few polls Michelle Baker provided a much needed treat for the RV - great pie Michelle, thanks!

Final stop saw us in Scarborough-Rouge River

Sept 30/2011 - Our 4th campaign of the day (61st of the tour1) saw us in Scarborough with Bas Balkissoon. After discussing the tempo of the campaign with Bas he lent us some of his staffers to join us for a lit drop. Then the long drive back to Burlington.

A fun visit with Mike Colle

Sept 30/2011 - Next on our agenda was a stop with Mike Colle. He planned a 'wave' in fron of Zito's Market - great food! It was a fun time with Mike and 'Digger' (retired Toronto fire fighter working on MIke's campaign).

Nexy stop Michael Coteau

Sept 30/2011 - Time for a quick photo with the campaign team then off for a lit drop.

A packed agenda in TO

Sept 30/2011 - A busy day in Toronto has us rolling in for an early start with TO fire fighters, Mario Sergio and his team.

From Guelph to London

Sept 29/2011 - The OPFFA RV traveled from Guelph to London to provide support for Khalil Ramal with London and area fire fighters. After some more canvassing and a lit drop we gathered for a rally in London with the Premier where we fortunately caught a qucik photo as he was leaving the rally.

Today's rainy start let up as we hit Guelph

Sept 29/2011 - The rains stopped as we landed in Guelph to join our Local members in support of liz Sandals. After a quick photo -op it was off canvassing and a lit drop.

Next stop Barrie

Sept 28/2011 - After a few hours of canvassing and a lit drop for Christina the RV rolled into familiar terriotory, Barrie - the sight of our first stop on this campaign. The Barrie and area fire fighters had a very strong showing for a rally with the Premier at Karl Walsh's campaign office.

The day after the Leader's debate keeps the RV active

Sept 28/2011 - The morning after the Leader's debate had the RV rolling out of TO by 6:00 am to join approx. 100 OPFFA members in Vaughan for the Campaign 2011 rally. After a motivating rally and address by Premier McGuinty we were off to Central York to join members in support of Christina Bisanz.

Last Campaign Stop of the Day Gets Us Downtown

Sept 27/2011 - Our last campaign stop had the OPFFA RV rolling through TO's downtown to meet with Glen Murray and his campaign team. Now it is off for the leader's debate!

Next stop Kathleen Wynne

Sept 27/2011 - Greeted by another large and energetic team at Kathleen Wynne's campaign office.

Another Busy Day in TO

Sept 27/2011 - After adressing the members of Local 3888 at the second half of their general meeting this morning we rolled into a very energetic Soo Wong Campaign team.

A long day winds down at the Toronto Local union meeting

Sept 26/2011 - The OPFFA Fire Fighters for RV finished the day with an appearance at the Toronto Local general meeting. Monte Kwinter the MPP and Liberal candidate for the area dropped in for a few words directly with the Toronto members. President LeBlanc then addressed the meeting about the provincial election, what's at stake and the importance of voting as a fire fighter and participating on a campaign.

Next 2 stops included Dr. Hoskins and David Zimmer

Sept 26/2011 - Following a literature drop from Dr. Eric Hoskins (Dr. Hoskins was called away for an unscheduled debate and thus not available for a photo) we made our fourth and final campaign stop of the day at David Zimmer's office. After a photo with his campaign team we dropped lit in a poll with a great young campaign volunteer - thanks Moe!

A great campaign office stop and presser with Laura Albanese

Sept 26/2011 - Our second stop had the OPFFA RV visiting the Laura Albanese campaign office where we joined Laura and special guest Greg Sorbara for a presses with local media. Then we hit the streets for a lit drop.

A packed day in Toronto

Sept 26/2011 - The start of a full day in Toronto began with a morning wave with Monte Kwinter. Followed by a stop at the campaign office where we saw an equally unique vehicle for the campaign. We left with some great pastires - thanks!!