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What are Your Memories?

The Salvation Army began its work in Canada in 1882, just fifteen years after Confederation. By July that year, The Salvation Army in London, Ontario, had grabbed the attention of the press. The success of the Army was remarkable and … Read more

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

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