Celebrating Women Who Make a Difference
Salvation Army Founder, General William Booth stated: “My best men are women!” On March 8, International Women’s Day
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125 years ago, the Army came to town
Oct 11th – Belleville – The world outside was laden with the rich colours of early autumn. The milling revellers at the Rathbun harbour (today Belleville harbour), however, had something else on their minds. Their eyes often swept the Bay … Read more
Encounter on a Train
For weary soldiers during the Second World War, The Salvation Army was a welcome reminder of home.My father was a military surgeon during the Second World War. In June 1944, he went ashore with one of the first waves of … Read more
Sally Ann celebrates ordination, 125th anniverary
Thu Jun 14, Winnipeg, MB – The Salvation Army will mark the ordination of new cadets in Winnipeg for the first time in almost 80 years at an evening ceremony at Calvary Temple Saturday. Read full article… Source: Winnipeg Free … Read more
The Salvation Army Commemorates 125th Year of Giving Hope to Canadians in Need
2007 marks the 125th year that The Salvation Army has been giving hope through service to the marginalized throughout Canada. As the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada today, The Salvation Army serves over 1.5 million people … Read more
On This Day
June 1, 1882 The Salvation Army officially began operations in Canada, initiated by Jack Addie and Joe Ludgate in London, Ont., and by Mr. and Mrs. William Freer in Toronto about one month later. The date was reported in 1914 … Read more
This Week in History…
May 28th, 2007 – In 1882, the Salvation Army officially began operations in Canada, following founder William Booth’s philosophy of providing both “soup and salvation.” The group began its service work in Toronto about one month later. Read full article… … Read more
2006 Ottawa Red Shield Breakfast
The annual Ottawa Red Shield Breakfast, A Salute to our Canadian Forces, was held at the War Museum on April 28 with Commissioner M. Christine MacMillan and Major-General J.G.M. Lessard, Assistant Chief of the Land Staff. The breakfast is both … Read more
Heritage plaque marks historic site for future generations
It seemed like a return to old times as a Salvation Army band attracted a crowd of curious onlookers in the central court of the Toronto Eaton Centre on Tuesday, April 25, 2006. For Salvationists the event marked a moment … Read more