The national office of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires announces that Captain Harry Harsch, RCN (Ret’d) has joined the organization in the role of Chief of Staff. Captain Harsch replaces Colonel Doug Briscoe (Ret’d). The appointment is effective January 15, 2016. “I am proud to be joining such an honourable organization, dedicated to providing employment … Read more ›
The recent federal government report estimating the number of homeless veterans in Canada is another manifestation of how difficult life after the military can be. The transition from serving in the armed forces to finding a second career in the civilian world can be very challenging, despite the leadership skills and training veterans have to … Read more ›
Cumberlandnewsnow.com By Christopher Gooding Veterans organization makes donation to Gables Lodge AMHERST, NS – Downtime just became a little more relaxed, albeit safely, at Gables Lodge nursing home thanks to a donation from Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS). Gables Lodge was one of five facilities chosen from across the province by the organization to receive funding … Read more ›
Cape Breton Post NORTH SYDNEY — As part of their tradition of providing support to veterans across the province, Commissionaires Nova Scotia recently presented a cheque for $2,100 to the Harbourview Hospital veterans The donation will assist with the purchase of an adjustable dining table and to help offset the cost of providing music for … Read more ›
By Michael Lea, Kingston Whig-Standard Canadians recognize that military veterans can have a hard time transitioning back into civilian life, but one part of society that can help provide them with a job needs to do more, … Read more ›
Esprit de Corps – November Edition by Scott Taylor Born in 1945 in St. Boniface, Hilaire “Nick” Nicolas is a proud Franco-Manitoban. He joined the Canadian military at the age of 17 as an aircraftman 2nd class, the RCAF equivalent of a buck private. Nick’s trade training was completed at the No. 1 Radar and … Read more ›