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In the News
News articles feature Commissionaires and our staff as they appeared in local or national newspapers or websites.
Security Needs to Strike Balance
Joe Couture, Leader-Post
March 3, 2010
A little-known piece of Regina civic history was laid bare Tuesday after a streaking incident at city hall revealed security concerns.
Commissionaires Saskatchewan CEO Cliff Walker recalled an assassination attempt made against his father, Harry, when the senior Walker was mayor of Regina in the early 1970s.
Regina police had received a tip that there would be an attempt on the mayor's life. Security was upped, including phone taps and stake-outs outside the mayor's house, Walker remembered. The police "did an awesome job" and, in the end, "actually arrested the would-be assassin going into city hall, with a loaded pistol, to shoot the mayor."
Asked about his motive, the man said he just "wanted to be famous," according to Walker, who noted the incident was not publicized due to fears of a copycat attempt.
Enforcement Staff Considered
Richard Rolke, Vernon Morning Star
February 16, 2010
Enderby officials are trying to decide if there’s a need for designated bylaw enforcement staff.
Council has received a presentation from the Commissionaires to provide bylaw enforcement services under contract.
Why Mandatory Training Doesn’t Raise Wage Levels
Brian Robertson, Canadian Security Magazine
January 2010
Whenever a province decides to introduce mandatory training for licensed security personnel, there are always people in the industry who dare to hope — and are bold to predict — that the result will be that wage levels will go up in the contract sector. It is sometimes said that once mandatory training arrives wages will have to go up.
Training Tips: David Freeman
Employee training: top 10 tips to maximize ROI
Business In Vancouver
January 19-25, 2010
In order to develop employee skills that will maintain and attract new clients, businesses need to invest in training. However, training can be expensive, so how can a company make sure it is getting the most out of its training dollars?
“New Veteran” Transitions from Military to Second Career
Mario Toneguzzi, The Calgary Herald
December 17, 2009
Neighbours is profiling our soldiers as Calgary's military groups march toward centennial celebrations in 2010.
Drew Beauchamp has been described as a shining example of the "new veteran."
He's a captain in the Calgary Highlanders and also the manager of human resources at the Corps of Commissionaires, southern Alberta division.
Personal Background Checks have Doubled in B.C. this Year
Frank Luba, The Province
December 10, 2009
Demand for criminal background checks in B.C. has doubled since last year.
The Criminal Records Review Act requires a background check for anyone working with children or having unsupervised access to kids to protect the children from physical or sexual abuse.
Checks are mandatory for everyone from teachers and doctors to nurses, chiropractors, dentists, optometrists and physical and massage therapists.
And the Olympics have brought its own challenge with many more security guards needed.
Watch Jim Watts, CEO and Stan Rushton, Recruiting Manager of Commissionaires Great Lakes, Interview on Veterans' Survey Results
Rogers London
November 11, 2009
Watch Paul Guindon, CEO, Commissionaires Ottawa, Interview on Veterans’ Survey Results
Rogers Daytime Ottawa
November 11, 2009
Watch John Slater, CEO Commissionaires Northern Alberta, Interview on Veterans’ Survey Results
Global Edmonton Morning News
November 11, 2009
Watch Randy Brooks, Operations Manager, Commissionaires Southern Saskachewan, Interview on Veterans' Survey Results
Global Regina
November 11, 2009
Survey Aims to Clear up Myths about Veterans’ Lives
Sandie Benitah, CTV Toronto.ca
November 8, 2009
A new survey has found that Canadians have the wrong impression when it comes to war veterans and their livelihood after serving in the military.
In a poll released ahead of Remembrance Day, the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires found that a significant majority of the 1,000 people surveyed falsely believe that at least half of all veterans receive a pension when they retire. More than 28 per cent of Canadians believe all veterans receive a pension.
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.
Albertan Honours Fallen Soldier
Bill Trembley, Northumberland News
August 4, 2009
Commissionaire Shauna Colp’s timing is unfortunately perfect.
Cmre. Colp, a member of the Northern Alberta Corp of Commissionaires stationed at CFB Wainwright, planned to present the Brighton Legion with a banner to hang from the County Rd. 30 overpass when a Canadian soldier is repatriated. The presentation, a symbol of support from Cmre. Colp’s unit, was scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Nothing Little about Job
Daniel Pearce, Simcoe Reformer
July 31, 2009
Standing at the forefront of the battle to keep parking spaces open for customers along downtown streets is Ted Little. Hired earlier this year to enforce parking bylaws after years of having virtually no one to do it, Little walks the beat in Simcoe's core five days a week.
Darrel O’Shaughnessy Interviewed by CHBC Kelowna on Tips to Prevent Looting during Fire Evacutions
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."
Commissionaire George Vondrasek Meets Her Majesty The Queen at UK Corps 150th Anniversary
A Channel Victoria
July 7, 2009
Interview with Commissionaires Victoria, George Vondrasek on attending UK Corps 150th Anniversary celebration with Her Majesty The Queen at St. James Palace.