A Chef’s Journey to Recovery

Posted on 8th November 2018, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Freshwater Cuisine - Chef Jay Barnard
By: Caroline Franks Chef Jay Barnard, also known as Chef Recovery, is the guest speaker at The Salvation Army Hope in The City Breakfast in Barrie at Liberty North on November 14th, 2018 where he will share his story of hope and change. From the time he was 12-years-old, Jay was drinking and doing drugs.   […]

The Best Place Where You Will Never Eat

Posted on 2nd May 2018, by The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army Bayside Mission eating area
By: Mary Harris The name has been known in the City of Barrie for over 110 years. Twice a day, there’s a long line-up to get in, most customers are regulars and many eat both lunch and dinner there. The address is 16 Bayfield Street. When you take a look around you may realize you have  […]

Local Radio Station Gives Hope to Simcoe County

Posted on 25th February 2018, by The Salvation Army in Canada
KICX 106 with Jeff Robertson
By: June Li What started as a Penny Drive, expanded into a nearly two-decade partnership of dedication and support. Since 1999, KICX 106 FM in Orillia, Ontario has championed alongside The Salvation Army in the mission to end poverty and homelessness. For years, loyal listeners, community members and even local schools gathered together to raise  […]

The Powerful Team Behind a Successful Kettle Campaign

Posted on 19th January 2018, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Jeff Robertson with Lt. Col. John Murray honouring Kettle volunteers
Pictured above are Major John P. Murray, Territorial Public Relations and Development Secretary and Jeff Robertson, Area Director – Public Relations, presenting a ‘Thank You Certificate’ to Joanne Blackmore and Major Flo Sharples.  By: June Li The Christmas season has come and gone and The Salvation Army is extremely grateful to our supporters that helped  […]

2012 Jack Delcourt Community Builder Award

Posted on 5th December 2012, by Ontario Communications
To celebrate people who have contributed to helping make the City of Barrie a better, stronger community, and in remembrance of the late Jack Delcourt (Advisory Board Chair), The Salvation Army presented the 2012 Jack Delcourt Community Builder Award to Joe Anderson. Pictured, l-r  Ted Handy, Advisory Board Chair, Francine Delcourt, Joe Anderson

Newfie Dinner & Concert in Barrie

Posted on 16th February 2012, by Ontario Communications
Women’s Ministry of Barrie Corps is holding a Newfie Dinner & Concert. April 14, 2012 The Salvation Army Barrie Church 151 Lillian Cresc, Barrie, ON Dinner @ 6pm – Concert @ 7:30pm Dinner and Concert $20 Concert only $5 For more information contact Sheila or Francis (705) 737-3102  

Barrie Launches Christmas Campaign with Hope In The City Breakfast

Posted on 17th November 2010, by Ontario Communications
The Salvation Army in Barrie officially launched its Christmas Kettle Campaign at the Hope In The City Breakfast. Held at the Barrie Country Club, guest speaker Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons, along with Mayor Dave Aspden placed the first donation into the kettle. “What a morning!”, says Jeff Robertson, spokesperson for The Salvation Army. “Thanks to our  […]

Hope In The City – Ontario

Posted on 4th November 2010, by Ontario Communications
Toronto – November 25, 2010 A Leadership Breakfast with The Salvation Army Thursday November 25, 2010 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The Fairmont Royal York Hotel – 100 Front St West, Toronto Keynote Speaker: Mr. Stephen Lewis – A Celebrated Humanitarian and Former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa Tickets: Individual – $50 |  […]

Hope in the City – Barrie

Posted on 27th September 2010, by Ontario Communications
Leadership Breakfast with The Salvation Army Wednesday, November 17, 2010  7:30AM Barrie Country Club – 635 St. Vincent St. N, Barrie, Ontario Keynote Speaker: Michael “Pinball” Clemons Former Player, Coach, President and CEO and now vice-chairman of the Toronto Argonauts. Tickets: Individual – $30  Table of 10 – $270 To order, please call or email:  […]