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Commissionaires continues to assist C.B. veterans with long-term care needs Veterans Support Committee supports Taigh Na Mara Continuing Care Facility

In continuing the tradition of providing support to veterans across Nova Scotia, Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) presented a cheque for $1,900 to Taigh Na Mara, home to 31 veterans in Glace Bay, on November 14, 2016, to assist with the purchase of an adjustable height table. CNS’ Veterans Support Committee’s (VSC) mandate is to assist … Read more ›

Two Kingston Commissionaires Receive Professionalism Awards from CFB Trenton

Two Commissionaires from Commissionaires Kingston Division received Professionalism Awards from the 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base Trenton, for their quick actions to avoid an incident at Trenton Royal Canadian Air Force Base. Commissionaires Alan McDonald and Art Burke received Royal Canadian Air Force Flight Safety Professionalism Awards for their actions in spotting a panel that was … Read more ›

COMMISSIONAIRES: Security services provide a path to many opportunities

Esprit de Corps – November 2016 Issue Commissionaires provides security services to individuals, businesses and governments as well as meaningful employment to former members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the RCMP. The skills acquired while in military service or law enforcement are highly valuable in, and easily transferrable to, other professions. The Canadian Corps … Read more ›

Veterans face challenges finding employment after serving

By Stu Gooden, Global News For veterans who have served, it’s not an easy transition back to a normal civilian life. Many struggle with mental illness, finding jobs, and even homelessness. A 2015 report by Employment and Social Development Canada estimates that there are 2,250 homeless veterans in Canada. Many do not have money saved … Read more ›

The push for private companies hiring veterans continues

NEWS 1130 by Dean Recksiedler As we prepare to mark Remembrance Day, we’re hearing about a big push to hire veterans after they’ve served our country. Dan Popowich with the Commissionaires of BC says the number of people who want to see business step up has doubled since last year. “Obviously Canadians admire our veterans … Read more ›

Remembrance Week Act, 2016 passes at Queen’s Park

The Manitoulin Expositor QUEEN’S PARK—On Wednesday, November 2 at Queen’s Park, Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP) unanimously passed the Remembrance Week Act, 2016  designating the week leading up to Remembrance Day as “Remembrance Week.” The bill was sponsored by MPP Jim Wilson (Simcoe-Grey), and co-sponsored by MPPs John Fraser (Ottawa South) and Cheri DiNovo (Parkdale-High Park). Veterans … Read more ›