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In the News
News articles feature Commissionaires BC and our staff as they appeared in local or national newspapers or websites.
“Mountain Man” Gets Shaved
Chilliwack Times, Tuesday, April, 29, 2008 — Chilliwack resident, 71 year old “Mountain Man” Doug Finlay had his head shaved for the first time in 32 years, at a fundraiser for the Super Cities walk for MS, which took place at Fairfield Island Park on Sunday.
Security Standard Raised in Okanagan
Cariboo Press, Kelowna Capital News, Fri 16 May 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
similkameenspotlight.com, 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
From 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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Commissionaires Leads the Way in Digital Fingerprinting
The Asian Star, February 16, 2008 — These days, your identity is hardly taken at face value. In order to do things like immigrate, work in special sectors, adopt a child, or even travel to certain countries, you have to prove your identity often beyond a shadow of a doubt. Now, a trusted name in security is offering a fast, affordable way for the public to do this through their new, secure digital fingerprinting service.
Security Firm Has Grown a Lot Locally in Two Decades
The Daily Courier, December 12, 2007 — The Commissionaires – the biggest security company in Kelowna and BC – is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the city with a new look and a new outlook, what is known as rebranding.
Commissionaires Celebrates 80 Years of Service
CHBC-TV, KELOWNA, November 23, 2007 – Anchor Adrienne Skinner, CHBC News at Noon reports on a milestone birthday for Canada’s Commissionaires. The private security company is celebrating 80 years of service. To mark the occasion, member of the Kelowna Commissionaires gathered to unveil the company’s new national image.
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Commissionaires Celebrates Their 80th Year in BC
CKWX-AM, Vancouver, November 10, 2007 – Anchor Russell Bythe of CKWX-AM radio interviews Allen Bachelor, President and CEO of Commissionaires BC.
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Security Industry Work Opens Doors to Careers in Policing
Vancouver Sun, November 10, 2007 — Commissionaires, which celebrated its 80th anniversary this week, is promoting a new strategy that includes a new recruitment drive aimed at providing jobs for returning Canadian soldiers.
Jobs that Make a Difference
The Delta Optimist, September 29, 2007 — Whether it’s helping a handicapped girl who lost her wheelchair in the Sri Lanka tsunami, or feeding desperate people in east Africa, or giving hope to the underprivileged in the Downtown Eastside, the Salvation Army is all about making a difference in the lives of the marginalized all over the world.
Two commissionaires Honoured for Saving Woman from Suicide
TheChronicleHerald.ca, September 11, 2007 — Two commissionaires who work for the Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission received certificates of merit Monday for preventing a woman from committing suicide.
Guard’s Quick Action Likely Saved Man’s Life
London Free Press, August 10, 2007 — When he saw flames shooting from a car parked across the street last December, London security guard Joe Da Silva could have easily called 911 and walked away.
CTV News interviews Doug Briscoe, Executive Director Commissionaires
CTV News, July 17, 2007 — John Ruttle of CTV News (CTOH-TV in-studio) interviews Doug Briscoe, Executive Director, on the new brand launch for Commissionaires.
Commissionaires Supports our Troops
Supporting members of the Canadian Forces is not new to Commissionaires. Founded in 1925, our 80 years of operation have been dedicated to providing former members of the Canadian Forces of all ages with a second career. Our culture is one that understands the rigours of the families left behind as their loved ones head off to represent our country. When General Rick Hillier, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), introduced the new CDS Military Families Fund April 2 in Ottawa, Commissionaires was quick to offer its support.
Veteran’s Skills Drive Commissionaires’ New Direction
As Published in “Trident” on March 19, 2007 and in “Petawawa Post” on March 20, 2007 — A battle-weary soldier completes his tour of duty, the experiences fresh and raw. He returns home, hoping to reclaim his former life, only to learn that things are not what they once were.