The Salvation Army hosted a community gathering at the Victoria Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) on April 29, 2024, where director Jonathan Hopkins presented to a diverse audience. Attendees included current and prospective ARC community council members, advisory board members, government and municipal councillors David Thompson, Margret Gardiner and Krista Loughton, local business neighbours and  […]

The Salvation Army in Langford, on Vancouver Island, celebrated the grand opening of its newest and largest thrift store on June 6, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 11,000-square-foot store, situated in the former Capital Iron building, marks the organization’s seventh location in the Greater Victoria area. The highly anticipated event drew a crowd of  […]

The National Advisory Board (NAB) recently visited Calgary, offering encouragement and support to several key Salvation Army centres in the area. Their trip included stops at the Forest Lawn Community Resource Centre, the downtown Booth Centre, and the Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre, each serving as crucial hubs for meeting the diverse needs of Calgary’s  […]

Lt-Colonel Mel Bond’s remarkable 62 years of ministry through Salvation Army public relations and development work stand as a testament to his unwavering dedication and exceptional service within The Salvation Army. He was ordained and commissioned as a Salvation Army officer on June 28, 1958, and four years later was appointed to Public Relations where  […]

Ross Yarnell was a dedicated leader and supporter of The Salvation Army’s mission to meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities where we serve. Both Ross and his father served as chair of the Winnipeg Advisory Board, providing valuable guidance. Ross was also part of the board at Grace Hospital in  […]

As the leaves turn brown and pumpkins become a regular sight, we realize that fall is upon us. With fall comes Thanksgiving, a time that brings friends and family together to share a delicious and abundant meal. For some, it’s a time of celebration, but for others who are less fortunate, it can be just  […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2024 —TORONTO — The Salvation Army Canada is responding to a request from The Salvation Army USA South for reinforcements to provide critical support and relief operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. “We have a team of 16 trained Emergency Disaster Services (EDS)  […]