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 ›
Contract ends five-year hiatus at the airport, will employ up to 65 commissionaires in frontline, customer service role Thursday, December 30, 2021 – Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is back at Halifax Stanfield International Airport after securing a multi-year contract to provide Parking and Curbside Services. Services officially commenced this week, with CNS providing staff to … Read more ›
In its longstanding tradition of veterans supporting veterans, Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is proud to disburse $16,000 from its Veterans’ Fund to four hospitals in Nova Scotia. The Fund aims to make a difference in the lives of veterans living in long-term care. The donations went to: Camp Hill, Halifax – Bladder Scanner ($6,200) Camp … Read more ›