The only thing as big as Pinball Clemons’ smile is his personality. And, of course, his heart. All three were clearly evident as the Toronto Argonauts legend visited Tillsonburg Thursday, coming from “the big city to the best city,” as he quipped to one fan. Officially there was a schedule — not that anyone was  […]

Winnipeg, MB ‐ The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services was presented with a $50,000 donation to aid in relief efforts for Prairie flooding by The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. “I am delighted to be joining The Salvation Army in Winnipeg as they lend a helping hand to the people who have been affected by the  […]

Initial relief efforts are in place and The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is sending $50,000 to provide water to drought-stricken Africa where more than 12 million people are at risk of starvation. Funds will support people in northern Kenya by: – providing people in villages with clean, safe water for drinking and cooking.  […]

Daniel loves summer camp and he wants to tell you why. “There are no parents and no SISTERS to bug you!” says Daniel. “And, there are blue popsicles and sandcastle contests. I recommend you go to camp.” Read more of Daniel’s camp experience. What to see and do Lac L’achigan is a kid’s summer camp  […]

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians are going hungry and have to go to food banks because they don’t have enough to eat. It is a sad fact that almost half of the people using food banks are children. According to the 2010 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Canada, one in 10 children  […]

The Salvation Army in the Peel Region in partnership with Peel Region officials and the Red Cross are preparing to receive 1800 to 2000 evacuees from various communities in Northern Ontario. The forest fire evacuees are expected to arrive within the next 12 hours. The Salvation Army staff and volunteers along with the Red Cross  […]

About 115 forest fires are burning in northwestern Ontario and the fires are showing no signs of stopping. To date, about 1,500 people have been flown to communities hundreds of kilometres to the south. Salvation Army emergency disaster personnel: • are providing food services to evacuees in Arthur, Ontario. • are preparing to provide food  […]

On Halloween night, 2007, an 18-year-old man from Regent Park, located in old Toronto, was shot and killed by police after allegedly being caught in a robbery. He had a replica toy gun in his possession. In response, 20 front-line youth workers from various agencies in the community gathered to discuss the existing support for  […]

Since 1958, The Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp in Alberta has been a trusted destination for kids and families whereby they can escape home pressures and relax in nature. Every summer close to a thousand campers come to this camp. Programs for children and teens from lower socio-economic backgrounds remain the central focus for which  […]

A fire broke out at a townhouse complex in Sutton, Ont., just over an hour northeast of Toronto, forcing more than 100 people out of their homes early Monday. Salvation Army personnel were immediately on the scene providing refreshments and support. Emergency efforts are being coordinated by The Salvation Army through the Sutton Youth Shelter  […]