First Aid Training manager and instructor Troy Conrod has been training people to assist in an emergency for more than two decades. His career has taken him all over Canada, including to Vancouver to work on the hit science-fiction drama TV series, The X-Files. He began offering first aid courses with Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) … Read more ›
As extreme weather events become increasingly regular across Canada, it is more important than ever to be prepared in case of an emergency. But what does emergency preparedness look like? The idea of preparing for an emergency can seem overwhelming, but we can this concept easier by breaking the important items down into bite-sized lists. … Read more ›
This story is part of a series of Commissionaires Nova Scotia blog posts celebrating the achievements of Black Nova Scotians for African Heritage Month. During the First World War, hundreds of Black Canadians eagerly signed up for duty. But the military rejected them because of their skin colour, so they went on to form the … Read more ›
This story is part of a series of Commissionaires Nova Scotia blog posts celebrating the achievements of Black Nova Scotians for African Heritage Month. Deborah Miller-Brown is a Canadian track star born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1951. She began her track career at age 11 in Brantford, Ontario by setting numerous track records at … Read more ›
Every stitch of the Commissionaires uniform is made of soft, breathable fabric and tiny pieces of a proud individual representing our organization. To spotlight the uniqueness and diversity of our people, we sat down with Cmre Maureen Brown, who joined CNS in April 2009 after being a stay-at-home mom to four children. She held security … Read more ›
Written by Stephen Grant, Risk & Resilience Advisor, Commissionaires Nova Scotia, Retired RCMP I’m not personally keen on the term “senior.” As a member of the gray-haired set, I prefer “vintage” – like a fine wine or a good single malt scotch. My biggest concern as a vintage person is the growing sense that my wife … Read more ›