Mark Blevis (inactive)

I issued my first tweet on Nov 6, 2006 after being encouraged to join by Chris Brogan and @julien. Twitter became my primary social media hangout for news, information, measured opinions, ideas and connection. Eventually it became my source for research. (1/2)

@PRESTOcard Is your Live Chat working properly? I was 2nd in queue with an expected wait time of "60 seconds." 10 minutes later, I was still waiting "60 seconds." Figuring things were stuck, I reloaded the page was 3rd in the queue with an expected wait time of "60 seconds."

@Metrolinx The Presto app is a hot mess. The Presto card in the Apple wallet isn’t responding to the reader despite showing an available balance (tap for a purchase worked fine this morning). Trying to sign in to the app impossible—hides a “Next” button off screen.

@KincardineNews I think you ran the wrong photo (or caption).

Tonight the #CNTower will be lit blue, orange and white for the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Corp of Commissionaires / Ce soir, la #TourCN sera illuminée en bleu, orange et blanc pour le Centenaire du Corps canadien des commissionnaires

Honoured and privileged to have been able to join @Commissionaires today at @tsx_tsxv to celebrate the centenary of their critical work. 100 Years on, they continue to provide outstanding services to veterans across Canada, including in Oakville. Thank you for your service and dedication. #Commissionaires100 #CommissionairesCentennial #TSX #OakvilleWest

Honoured to attend the Toronto Stock Exchange opening bell ceremony celebrating 100 years of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires! For a century, they have provided a dignified path back to civilian life for our veterans, ensuring they can continue contributing to our communities with pride, purpose, and professionalism. From securing government sites to supporting public safety in 1,200 communities, their steadfast service is woven into the fabric of our country. A remarkable legacy of duty, dignity and national service. @TMXGroup @Commissionaires #Commissionaires100 #MarchTo100 #100YearsStrong #SilviaGualtieri #MPP #Mississauga #Mississaugaeastcooksville #inthecommunity #community #parliamentaryassistant

It was a privilege to join @Commissionaires at @tsx_tsxv to ring the opening bell in celebration of 100 years of service! For a century, this remarkable organization has created meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces — exemplifying service, integrity, and national commitment. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to Canada’s veterans and their families.

Being back on my old stomping grounds brought back great memories from my finance days! It was a privilege to join @Commissionaires at @tsx_tsxv to ring the opening bell and mark 100 years of service including their vital work right here in Oakville supporting veterans and keeping our communities safe. Proud to stand alongside my caucus colleagues to present a certificate recognizing their outstanding commitment to Canada’s veterans and their families.

Geoffrey Hamilton, President & CEO, @Commissionaires Great Lakes, joined us to open the market to honour the centennial of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. One hundred years ago, on July 25th 1925, the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires was founded to provide meaningful employment to veterans of the First World War. Today, Commissionaires is Canada’s largest private sector employer of veterans and the only security company in the country operating as a not-for-profit. Commissionaires has the highest retention rate in the industry, and employs nearly 23,000 people in 1,200 communities including its Great Lakes Division which operates in the GTA, London, and Barrie. They provide outstanding security and security related services to federal and provincial facilities, municipalities and police services, air and seaports, private sector organizations including utilities and commercial buildings, and homes across the country.

Here’s a great photo from City of Ottawa on-line Archives of Corps Commissionaire inspection from 1956 🇨🇦 @cpjhenry

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I discovered important ways to measure public opinion and harness it for public affairs. The media relied on me. Clients sought me. Eventually, it became a social tool, again. Then it became X. I barely recognize the place. I'm signing off for now. Best. (2/2)

This morning, the Poppy Flag was raised at #RCMPNL Headquarters by C/Supt. Robinson, S/M Baldwin and Commissionaire Mercer, to honour those who died in the service of their country, including RCMP Members, in all wars. It will fly until sunset on November 11, Remembrance Day.

This is the 1983 newspaper ad in my local paper that changed my life.

@springsteen has always been talented, smart, and a great communicator. He only gets better with age. I hope he understands that me calling him an elder is the highest form of respect. #watchthis

From The Boss. He put it perfectly. Thank you Bruce Springsteen.

In honor of John Amos passing here is arguably one of his best scenes from ‘The West Wing’. This scene not only shows the amazing acting of Amos but it also illustrates how to be an ally and a voice for those who may not be present to defend themselves Rest in Peace, John 🕊️

Shame on ⁦@MLB⁩ for only listing Rose’s accomplishments with the Reds and dismissing his untouchable MLB all-time records—only a passing mention of his career hits without spotlighting that stat. mlb.com/news/pete-rose…

Wow. Even the most hardcore of MAGA in that audience are dead silent during this. They know his brain is cooked.