Enderby Bylaw Service Praised

Richard Rolke, Vernon Morning Star Consistent enforcement of Enderby’s rules are meeting with success. It’s been almost a year since the city contracted the Commissionaires — a private security firm — to take on bylaw enforcement in the community. “He is equipped for the job and has a good knowledge of our bylaws,” said Mayor … Read more ›

It’s Our Turn to Serve Veterans

Bill Sutherland, The Windsor Star Re: The journey to civilian life: Vets refocus aim on job market, by Jordan Press, Postmedia News, March 1. The Windsor Star is to be commended for drawing attention to the impact that the longest combat mission in Canadian history is having on our veterans. Our brave men and women … Read more ›

Vets Need Help

Bill Sutherland, The StarPhoenix Re: Afghanistan: Coming home series. Thank you for drawing attention to the impact that the longest combat mission in Canadian history is having on our veterans. One of their biggest challenges in returning home is to make the transition to the civilian workforce, as the article Afghan vets take aim at … Read more ›

Lightning Rod

A target for theft, terrorism and idle curiosity, utility EPCOR turns to an outside provider for its security needs Linda Johnson, Canadian Security Magazine January / February 2012 Even before 9/11, utility companies faced daunting security threats. For, as long as there have been electrical stations and wastewater plants, there’s also been opposition, extreme weather … Read more ›

Commissionaires BC Donates $5,000 to help Support Disabled Soldiers

On behalf of Commissionaires BC, Frank Richter, Board Chair and Allen Batchelar, CEO donated $5,000 to the Equitas Society today. Jim Scott, President of Equitas gratefully accepted the contribution, noting the funds will be used to help support disabled soldiers who are seeking changes to the manner in which disability and pension payments are awarded … Read more ›

Ex-Naval Commander takes Helm at Commissionaires

Darron Kloster, Times Colonist A career navy man who went to sea as a 17-year-old and rose to commander of destroyers and minesweepers is the new chief executive of the Commissionaires. John Dewar takes the helm of the 900-employee organization that provides parking enforcement and security for Victoria, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the … Read more ›