Gordon Winkel confirmed Commissionaires National Board Chair

Gord Winkel, MSc P.Eng was confirmed as National Board Chair of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires at the Annual General Meeting earlier this month. Mr. Winkel succeeds Col. Chris Lythgo, CD (ret’d) whose two-year term concluded. As Board Chair, Gord hopes to “continue to move forward as a unified Federation and build on good work. … Read more ›

Steering toward an Eco-friendly Future

Commissionaires Nova Scotia has purchased a new 2021 Hyundai Kona electric vehicle to add to their mobile security fleet. It is the security company’s very first all-electric car! The electric vehicle was purchased from Steele Hyundai and joined Commissionaires’ two hybrid cars in their sizable mobile fleet. … Read more ›

Duane Van Meer, Security Professional and Accomplished Painter

Duane Van Meer retired from the RCMP after 27 years of service. After retiring, Duane pursued other opportunities, often centred around his deep painting background, before joining Commissionaires Nova Scotia. Duane was walking down Hollis Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia when he bumped into one of his old bosses from the RCMP. After a good … Read more ›

Rest easy, we’re on it

More buildings bringing in private security to ease burden on managers

By Heather Laura Clarke

Most building owners and managers agree that one of the toughest parts of the job is being the go-to person — the one on call for every little thing.

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