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Testimonial – Brian Venables, Divisional Commander

Posted on 1st December 2015, by karine
Journée nationale des beignets
It's not about the music or even just about the kettle campaign, it is also about the blessings. This morning at Gare Centrale in Montreal we were asked to play "We wish you a Merry Christmas" so the young woman could record it and send it to her mother. At the end I asked, where  […]

Salvation Army marches in the St. John’s Santa Claus Parade

Posted on 29th November 2015, by johng
Members of The Salvation Army St. John's Citadel and St. John's West Corps Bands marches in the St. John's Santa Claus Parade. The Emergency Disaster Services Vehicle was on site providing hot chocolate to parade participants while they were waiting for the parade to start.              
A respected entrepreneur in real estate and the outfitting industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, Jim Burton has received local and national recognition for fundraising and other support to many charitable causes.  A commercial pilot with some 15,000 flight hours, he chairs the national board of Hope Air, an organization that arranges free flights for Canadians  […]

Launching of the Christmas Kettle Campaign

Posted on 24th November 2015, by karine
Fednav Donation
The Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle campaign was launched last Friday, November 20th. For the occasion, personnel from The Salvation Army gathered at the Montreal Christ Church Cathedral to celebrate the launch of the most important fundraising event of the organization. The Army’s band played Christmas music, and hot chocolate, doughnuts and miniature bells were handed  […]

Kettle Competition kicks off the Christmas season

Posted on 17th November 2015, by Maritime
The Salvation Army launched its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign today with the Kettle Kickoff Competition at Scotia Square Mall in downtown Halifax. Special thanks to Tim Horton’s in Scotia Square Mall and Dutch Village Road who provided coffee during the competition. For the event, five kettles were manned by representatives from the Halifax Mooseheads, Halifax  […]

2015 Santa Shuffle

Posted on 14th November 2015, by johng
Paradise Running Club are ready for the 25th Annual Santa Shuffle.  On Friday, November 13, 2015 they met with Major John Goulding, Public Relations Director and NVT News Crew for a promotion news clip for NTV News. To date, there are 350 + registered. We are looking forward to another great year. 
Canada’s ambassador to Ireland, who heroically shot the lone gunman that stormed Parliament Hill’s Centre Block on Oct.22, 2014 spoke in Saint John today to support The Salvation Army’s fourth annual Hope in the City Leadership Breakfast. The event drew a crowd of approximately 900 to the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre for a  […]

Lest we forget

Posted on 9th November 2015, by Maritime
On Remembrance Day, what will you and your family remember? Remembrance Day began in response to the terrible death toll of the First World War. Today, it is as much a tribute to those currently serving in uniform as it is to those who have lost their lives in combat. Every Remembrance Day, The Salvation  […]

2015 VOCM Happy Tree

Posted on 2nd November 2015, by johng
The 2015 VOCM Happy Tree will official kick-off on Saturday November 14, 8:30 a.m. at the Avalon Mall. Special feature this year witll be "Breakfast with Santa".  The Happy Tree collects toys in support of The Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Program.  Come and join us for an exciting morning of fun, and singing Christmas Carols with the  […]