It's hard to believe we're already half way through #GuardingTheGames. It turns out that many months of careful planning and coordination is critical to ensuring everything runs as smoothly as possible with 1,500 volunteers, 550 athletes (from 17 countries), plus family, friends and the public. Thankfully, Talyanna Bossokova, Associate Director Client Services, and Russell Dalton, … Read more ›
Welcome to episode 4 of the Commissionaires podcast! We had the pleasure of chatting with Jermaine Griffith, a commissionaire on site at the Pan-Am centre who has been profoundly impacted by The Invictus Games Toronto 2017. Additionally, you'll hear from a few more commissionaires and their fantastic stories, however their interviews were faced with some … Read more ›
It's day 3 of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 and competition is in full swing. We're thrilled to share some stories from our commissionaires #GuardingTheGames. We've spoken with new and long-time commissionaires, both veteran and civilian about how their experience with #IG2017 has been, and what being a part of the games means to them. They blew … Read more ›
General (Ret'd) Walt Natynczyk, Deputy Minister of Veteran Affairs, kicks off this show. For this episode, we recap the first day of competition with a focus on the powerful statements made at the kick-off press conference. Included excerpts from the press conference (in order) are: Melanie Harris, competitor with Team Canada Vadym Svyrydenko, competitor with Team Ukraine … Read more ›
In addition to sponsoring and providing security for the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 (#IG2017), we're trying something new and launching our own podcast! Brought to you by CNO's public affairs team, you will be exposed to the soothing voices of podcaster extraordinaire, Mark Blevis, and podcaster newbie, Jordan Ferguson. For the next eight days, we … Read more ›
The Canada Army Run arrived one weekend prior to the Invictus Games Toronto 2017, an 8-day event which allows ill and injured war veterans to compete in sports on an international stage. Stay tuned for upcoming posts and details of the events happening Sep. 23-30.Incessant pounding on your joints, blisters forming on your heels, chaffing, … Read more ›