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Remembering, Honouring, and Standing Together: Reflecting on 9/11 and The Salvation Army’s Response in Gander
September 11, 2001, is a day forever etched in history. While the world watched this tragedy unfold, The Salvation Army in Newfoundland and Labrador mobilized more than 2,000 officers, employees, and volunteers across the province to provide practical and spiritual support to the thousands of travellers who found themselves stranded far from home. Twenty-five years…
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A Century Later, Courage Helps Feed Neighbours in Need
Community members gathered on August 13, 2026 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a remarkable act of courage while supporting a growing need in the region. In 1926, Delilah Gilbert rowed alone across Come By Chance Arm in the darkness while pregnant to seek help after the passing of her father-in-law. One hundred years later,…
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Why Campers Return to Camp Starrigan Year After Year
Nearly 500 campers travelled down the bumpy, gravel road leading to the beautiful grounds of Camp Starrigan this summer, arriving at a place many consider a home away from home. Nestled in the woods near the small town of Musgravetown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Camp Starrigan has long been a place of retreat for children, youth,…
