According to Statistics Canada, there are more people in Canada over the age of 65 than there are youth under 15. This amounts to nearly 5.8 million people at retirement age or older. As social media campaigns raise awareness of mental health issues, The Salvation Army Truro corps is putting a spotlight on mental health in older adults during  […]

Truro’s Community Café is celebrating its first anniversary. The Community Café is a program ran weekly by the Salvation Army; aimed towards bringing members of the local community together for a free morning of coffee, tea, and snacks. “We are really excited to be celebrating the first anniversary of the café program,” said Lt. Sarah  […]

Summer at The Salvation Army brings with it a number of new beginnings as officers around the country transfer to new appointments. Here at the Maritime Division we are welcoming nine new officers in five different locations. Here is our first instalment in a five-part series introducing you to them. Can you tell me a  […]

The Salvation Army prioritizes youth ministry in a big way. Last year, the Division added a third retreat to its annual schedule with a specific focus on college-aged youth. This year marked the second annual College and Careers Retreat in Truro, NS, with nearly 30 young adults in attendance from across the Maritimes. The theme  […]