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In the News Archive
News articles feature Commissionaires BC and our staff as they appeared in local or national newspapers or websites.
Commissionaires BC’s Security Services Backed by Former Canadian Military Personnel
Genevieve Diesing, venture-magazine.com
Fall 2009
Commissionaires BC – aka BC Corps – the British Columbia division of Commissionaires Canada, is an organization that employs veterans for a range of public and private security services. Today, Commissionaires BC does more than $30 million of business with 500 employees. Nationally, Commissionaires has gross revenues in excess of $460 million, and has more than 19,000 employees total.
Darrel O’Shaughnessy Interviewed by CHBC Kelowna on Tips to Prevent Looting during Fire Evacuations
CHBC Kelowna
July 31, 2009
Darrel O’Shaughnessy interviewed on July 31 by CHBC Kelowna sharing tips to prevent looting during fire evacuations and other emergencies.
Commissionaires BC Offers Advice on Home Security
Kelowna Capital News
July 31, 2009
West Kelowna residents were appalled to learn that some people who were evacuated from their homes during the recent fires became double victims.
They may have been lucky enough to avoid having their homes razed by fire, but many were not lucky enough to escape looters.
With fire season still in full force, in the face of a sudden evacuation what can Okanagan residents do to protect their homes from thieves?
Why I Work Here
Andrea Dean, Uber Employees Inc.
July 21, 2009
Reasons for working for the Commissionaires: "It's the whole package - I have an excellent job, we are in the downtown core, which is terrific. I love the amenities of being downtown - I can go to an art gallery on my lunch hour and I like that kind of stimulation. We have great office space, I can bike to work and the benefits are great."
Coldstream Monitors Parking
Jennifer Smith, Vernon Morning Star
May 30, 2009
With the heat of summer upon us people are flocking to the water.
But between swimmers, boaters, kayakers and other water enthusiasts, the warm weather can also bring a host of parking problems.
Commissionaires B.C. Opens Surrey Office
Black Press, Surrey North Delta Leader
December 3, 2008
Commissionaires B.C. has opened its second Lower Mainland office in Surrey, a response to the city's growing immigrant population. The security organization provides immigrants with digital fingerprinting services. Canadian law requires immigration applicants, citizenship applicants and permanent residence applicants to submit fingerprints to the RCMP.
Planned Improvisation
When your business shifts, are you ready to react?
Tony Wanless, BC Business Magazine
December 1, 2008
In today’s turbulent business landscape, the business models that worked in the past are often no longer relevant, and leaders must devise new approaches to a changing marketplace. This is especially true of the not-for-profit sector, where societies and associations have been forced to become more self-sufficient. One example in that sector offers lessons for all of us.
Poll Reveals Canadians Obligation to Ensure Jobs for Our Veterans
A Channel Victoria
November 11, 2008
Interview with Commissionaires Victoria, John Gabel on Commissionaires poll results at Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph in Victoria, BC.
News 1130 Interviews Doug Stuckel for Commissionaires BC
Russ Byth's Business News, News 1130 AM
September 2008
Listen to Russ Byth’s Business News on News 1130 AM interview with Doug Stuckel, CPP/Master Anti-terrorism Specialist and Senior VP Operations for Commissionaires BC.
Open for the World’s Business
Kathleen Sibley, Securing the Nation
September 2008
With Asian ships beating a path to its door, the Port of Prince Rupert has developed a 21st century model for port security in Canada.
Security Standard Raised in Okanagan
Kelowna Capital News, Cariboo Press
May 16, 2008
Since 9/11 the demand for highly skilled security providers has gone way up worldwide, and Kelowna and the south Okanagan are not immune to this trend.
This, combined with the Okanagan’s growing business scene, led a local security company to raise the bar and train their managers to the highest international standards.
Cam Smith Recognized for Outstanding Service
Donnie Mare, Similkameen Spotlight
April 03, 2008
On March 25, 2008, RCMP attended the Princeton General Hospital to present Cam Smith with a certificate of appreciation for some forty three years of dedicated service to Royal Canadian Mounted Police as a guard.
Commissionaire Robert Cummings Receives Award
GlobalTV
March 2008
Commissionaire Robert Cummings, 73 year old veteran, was recognized for his brave actions, dedication to duty and commitment to the City of Surrey at the third annual Surrey RCMP ‘Officer in Charge’ awards ceremony. Cummings, working at a Surrey bank, noticed a man demanding money from one of the tellers, he came to the rescue and, with the help of fellow commissionaire and bank manager, took down the would be thief and held him until help came. His efforts earned him a commendation.
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