Twistleton “Twist” St. Rose Bertrand served with the South Caribbean Defence Forces during the Second World War. He left his home in the Dominican Republic for Canada in 1976 to build a better life for his family. In Canada, he was drawn back into military service when he was commissioned as an officer in the … Read more ›
Congratulations to our Ottawa Division’s incredible Commissionaires receiving the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal! The King Charles III Coronation Medal was created to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023. Canada issued 30,000 of these medals to recognize members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Public Service, and … Read more ›
We are proud to announce that Commissionaires Ottawa is the sponsor for Fallen Heroes: Their Journey Home – an impactful film and deeply moving documentary honouring the Canadian Armed Forces’ extraordinary service in Afghanistan. This powerful story highlights the courage and resilience of our men and women in uniform, shedding light on the untold history … Read more ›
Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS)’s Veterans’ Support Committee has donated $2,000 to the RCMP Veterans Association (RCMP VA). … Read more ›
Did you know that challenge coins have a rich and fascinating history that dates back to the Roman Empire? Originally awarded to soldiers as symbols of honour and service, challenge coins have evolved over centuries into a tradition recognized worldwide. The practice of presenting challenge coins gained popularity during the Vietnam War in the 1960s … Read more ›
Commissionaires Nova Scotia’s Veterans’ Support Committee donated $1000 to help Paws Fur Thought provide service dogs to veterans. … Read more ›