Event Security3 min read
Event Security Brief: What Victoria Organizers Should Send
Copy this event security quote brief for your Victoria event. Share coverage hours, venue details, responsibilities, and questions still to resolve.
Security Blog
Written by Akash Sidhu, a former guard who now runs Onward Security in Victoria. Practical answers on cost, staffing, and keeping sites safe.
Industry Insights4 min read
How Much Does Security Cost in Victoria, BC?
What decides a security guard rate in Victoria, what the rate should include, and the questions that expose hidden fees before you sign.
Industry Insights5 min read
How to Hire Security Guards in BC: Licensing, Insurance, and What to Ask
The licensing rules for security guards in British Columbia, what to check before you sign with a company, and eight questions to ask.
Event Security5 min read
Event Security Planning in Victoria: Guard Counts, Liquor Rules, and Timelines
When an event needs security, how many guards to book, what BC liquor rules require, and a planning timeline for Victoria venues.
Construction Security5 min read
Construction Site Theft Prevention: A Victoria Contractor's Guide
What gets stolen from Victoria job sites, when it happens, and the five things that stop it, from fencing to overnight guards.
Retail Security4 min read
Retail Loss Prevention for Victoria Stores
How a visible guard reduces shrink without driving off customers, why de-escalation comes first, and what to measure.
Event Security4 min read
Victoria Summer Event Security Checklist
A working checklist for festivals, outdoor concerts, markets, and community events in Victoria, from eight weeks out to the post-event report.
Event Security4 min read
Wedding Security in Victoria: When You Need It and What Guards Actually Do
Which weddings benefit from a guard, what wedding security looks like in practice, how many guards to book, and notes on Victoria venues.
Industry Insights4 min read
Why We Pay Guards a Living Wage, and Why It Matters to You
What happens to a client's site when guards are paid minimum wage, and why paying properly is the cheapest way to get consistent service.
Industry Insights5 min read
How to Compare Security Companies in Victoria, BC
Six things to check when you compare security companies in Victoria: licensing, pricing, guard quality, local presence, reporting, and reputation.
Construction Security6 min read
Construction Site Security in BC: Access Control, Equipment, and Overnight Coverage
How to secure a BC construction site: perimeter and access control, equipment and material handling, overnight guards, and the records your insurer will want.