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News releases are official statements issued by Commissionaires BC for the media.
Kootenay Teen First Recipient of Commissionaires BC Bursary
Presentation at Selkirk College in Nelson
Nelson, BC, 13 June 2011 - Seventeen year old Joshua Norman of Fruitvale is the first recipient of Commissionaires BC $1,000 bursary. The teen’s desire to pursue a trade is what set his application apart and led the committee to select him.
State of the Art Technology helps Commissionaires Secure City of Kelowna and Airport
Kelowna, 16 March 2011 -- Mobility is a continuing trend in 2011 and beyond. And it’s not just people accessing the internet via smartphones, we are seeing the push to mobility in many business sectors, including security.
Commissionaires BC is charged with securing the city of Kelowna’s parks, city property and yards. At the end of last year the company installed computer laptops in all of their patrol cars, allowing them to run a software program to collect and analyze information on the spot. They can look at a single incident or the big picture to spot trends and assess risk.
New Training Course: SERVICE ADVANTAGE for Customer Service Excellence
Commissionaires BC expands our corporate training offering to clients and introduces a new training course, SERVICE ADVANTAGE for Customer Service Excellence. This one-day course is designed for businesses that want to improve the customer experience, increase customer loyalty, and ultimately increase business growth.
Commissionaires BC received JIBC Foundation Award for Justice and Public Safety 2010
Vancouver, 1 December 2010 – Commissionaires BC proudly accepted the JIBC Foundation Award for Justice and Public Safety at an event held at the Fairmont Hotel. The award, instituted by the JIBC to recognize and act of courage in the time of crises, is presented to a person, persons or a team who has demonstrated courage in carrying out a difficult or heroic rescue to save another person's life. The award was received by Commissionaires BC CEO, Mr. Allen Batchelar, and Manager Operational Support, Ms. Vanessa Brent.
Commissionaires and DND Join Forces to Support Injured Veterans
Memorandum of Understanding on new “Return to Work” program signed
November 2, 2010, Vancouver, BC – The Department of National Defence, the Canadian Forces (CF), and Commissionaires announce the signing of the Return to Work (RTW) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide employment to veterans injured in the line of duty. The MOU was signed 1 November 2010 at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa.
How to Protect Against Looting During Fire Evacuations
Commissionaires offers advice
July 12, 2010, Kelowna, BC -- The large fire burning at a sawmill near Armstrong has forced the evacuation of nearly 100 residents. Last year local residents were appalled to see evacuated homes looted during fires. This year residents evacuated from their homes due to the mudslide near Oliver also faced looting.
Surrey Resident Receives Governor General Award
Commissionaire recognized for humanitarian aid mission in Sarajevo
April 26, 2010, Vancouver BC - Former member of the Canadian Forces, Carl Huggins, received the Governor General’s Commander-in-Chief's Unit Commendation on Friday, April 23, 2010, at a special awards ceremony held at the Seaforth Armoury in Vancouver. Mr. Huggins received the citation for the work he did as a soldier in July 1992, when he helped to reopen the besieged Sarajevo airport amidst Serbian sniper fire and shelling, in order to deliver humanitarian aid to the city and the surrounding area.
Commissionaires BC receives JIBC Foundation Heroes and Rescue Award 2009
Kelowna, 19 March 2010 – Commissionaires BC proudly accepted the JIBC Foundation Heroes & Rescue Award 2009 presented at its annual awards dinner. This award was presented in recognition of Commissionaires contribution to protecting BC communities from forest and interface fires.
Who are Guarding the Guards at the 2010 Games?
Commissionaires from across Canada travel to B.C. to meet unprecedented demand for security services
February 2, 2010, Ottawa, ON – In the face of unprecedented demand for security services triggered by the 2010 games, more than 350 commissionaires are answering the call to support the largest security operation in Canadian history. Nearly 60 employees of Commissionaires, a leading provider of security services, travelled to British Columbia from more than 40 different communities across the country, including Summerside, PEI, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Melocheville, Québec, Haneytown, New Brunswick, London, Ontario, and Medicine Hat, Alberta. Under contract to the Department of National Defence, the visiting commissionaires are securing the compounds housing the Olympic security forces. The contract began last summer and commissionaires have been on duty for the last four months and will continue until after the games. They are living on-site.
Survey Reveals need for Second Careers after Life in the Canadian Forces
Canadians wrongly believe that most veterans retire with pensions
November 5, 2009, Vancouver, BC – Canadians overestimate how long the average veteran serves in the Canadian Forces (CF) and how many of them retire with pensions, according to a Nanos Research survey released today by Commissionaires in time for Remembrance Day. In reality, only about 30 percent of veterans have earned pensions when they retire from the Canadian Forces. A strong majority of those surveyed believe that at least half of veterans retire with pensions, and more than 28 percent of Canadians believe that all veterans do.
How to Protect Against Looting During Fire Evacuations
Commissionaires BC offers advice
July 30, 2009, Kelowna, BC – 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.
Six Canadians meet Her Majesty The Queen to Celebrate Commissionaires’ 150th Anniversary
Delegation of Canadian Commissionaires proud to honour organization’s history
July 7, 2009, Vancouver, BC – Six Canadian commissionaires from across the country met Her Majesty, The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh as part of celebrating the 150th anniversary of the creation of the Corps of Commissionaires in England in 1859. The Canadian delegation joined other Commissionaires’ organizations from as far away as Papua New Guinea and Australia. True to its founding purpose, Commissionaires’ mission is to provide meaningful employment to veterans.
Commissionaires BC Selects Surrey for Digital Fingerprinting Site
New immigrant population biggest draw
December 2, 2008, Surrey, BC - In response to where they see the biggest need, Commissionaires BC opened their second Lower Mainland office in Surrey on December 2. The main function of the office is to provide Surrey’s growing new immigrant population with the fastest digital fingerprinting services in Canada. Immigration applicants, citizenship applicants, and permanent residence applicants all need to submit fingerprints to the RCMP.
Poll Reveals Canadian “Obligation” to Ensure Jobs for our Veterans
Commissionaires survey sheds light on “New Canadian Veteran”
November 10, 2008, Vancouver, BC – Nearly 90 per cent of Canadians (89 per cent) believe we have an obligation to ensure our veterans find meaningful employment after they’ve finished their service in the Canadian Forces, according to a poll conducted for Commissionaires by Nanos Research. The survey also revealed that 88 per cent of Canadians believe that reservists serving their country should have their civilian jobs protected while they are on duty with the Canadian Forces. Currently, a patchwork of provincial policies means that only some reservists’ civilian jobs are protected.
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