Wednesday, June 27, 2007

** Ottawa smarts over Stanley Cup finals EMS costs

** South Australia ambulance officers ponder deal

CANADA NEWS

** EMS, fire and other city services during the Stanley Cup finals cost Ottawa some $340,000. That is the word from CFRA (Josh Pringle/June 26) which said the tally is only a part of the overall $900,000 bill sustained by the city during the Senators-Anaheim series. Police overtime and operational expenses ran around $572,000. Deputy City Manager Steve Kanellakos is suggesting reimbursement for the outlay wait until year end.

AUSTRALIA NEWS

** South Australia ambulance officers are considering a government contract offer that would hike salaries 25 per cent over three years. The Advertiser (June 26) said the amount is five per cent higher than a previous offer. Ambulance Employees Association general secretary Phil Palmer said while closer to what the union is seeking, there is still no guarantee members will vote in favour of the deal.