Brent Ross

Online/New Media by rochekellyJuly 9, 2011July 9, 2011

Woman out of work due to licence renewal hold up

When the clock strikes midnight Monday, Tina Waltenbury won’t be able to work. Her security guard licence expires July 11, and despite applying for her renewal a month ago, the province has dragged its heels renewing it. “This is my only source of income,” an angry Waltenbury told the Sun. Waltenbury, 45, has been employed […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJuly 6, 2011July 6, 2011

Cops crack down on unlicensed security guards

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/07/06/cops-crack-down-on-unlicensed-security-guards-2 Cops are busting unlicensed security guards and businesses for hiring them, but the owner of an Ottawa security company says the province is to blame. “It takes, right now, about three months for a security guard to get their licence, which is absurd,” said the owner, who doesn’t want to be named. […]