Holiday Greetings from the CEO Well it’s been a heck of a year needless to say. COVID has touched us all in our work and personal lives in so many ways. There have been so many challenges and much sadness across our communities as a result of the pandemic. Now more than ever, … Read more ›
‘The Story of Santa’ children’s book tells the tale of how Santa came to be. By David Whittaker Dean Forrest has been meaning to finish his children’s book for years before the Covid-19 pandemic ground the Canadian economy to a halt. Due to the pandemic, Forrest found himself needing a distraction from all the negative … Read more ›
By James Taylor, Commissionaires Nova Scotia Situational awareness is the act of being aware of everything around you at a moment in time. It is your internal skill set that helps you decide how to react to any given situation. This consists of: Your perception of your environment. Being aware of what is happening around … Read more ›
Commissionaires Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the two-year appointment of Deputy Commissioner (Ret’d) Steve Graham, OOM, BA, MBA, as Board Chair. We thank our outgoing Chair, Cdr (Ret’d) Hickey, for her leadership over the past two years. Cdr Hickey will continue serving on the CNS volunteer Board and lends her expertise in governance as … Read more ›
By Stephen Grant, Risk & Resilience Advisor, Commissionaires Nova Scotia Resilience has become a watchword of our times. It captures our desire to overcome our current dilemma through positivity, hope and plain old grit and determination. We know our species as a whole understands resilience. After all, when shouldered against past experiences, or even those … Read more ›
October is Women’s History Month in Canada. According to the federal government, it’s a time to “celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada.” October was designated Women’s History Month by the Government in 1992, “marking the beginning of an annual month-long celebration … Read more ›