Circle of Hope Luncheon

Posted on 10th June 2010, by Ontario Communications
It was a festive occasion as donors and Salvation Army personnel gathered on May 20th, 2010 for the 5th annual Circle of Hope luncheon at the Delta Hotel Toronto on Kennedy Road. This event gives recognition to donors who have pledged to remember The Salvation Army in their estate planning.  More than 60 people gathered  […]

Yorkminster Citadel Junior Soliders Tour DHQ & THQ

Posted on 8th June 2010, by Ontario Communications
Children who attend Salvation Army churches have the chance to become junior members of the church at the age of 7. We call our junior members “Junior Soldiers”. Children attend preparation classes to learn about their faith in God, the history of The Salvation Army and what it means to be a member of the  […]

Salvation Army responds to tornado hit area

Posted on 7th June 2010, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Early Sunday morning a tornado tore through south-western Ontario affecting communities in Leamington and surrounding area causing severe damage and leaving thousands without power. Emergency Disaster Services personnel responded early providing food, hydration and emotional & spiritual support to first responders, work crews and the community. A Community Response Unit from Hamilton as well as  […]

Autism Centre Opens in Hamilton

Posted on 3rd June 2010, by The Salvation Army in Canada
AUTISM CENTRE OPENING June 4, 2010 535 Main St. E Hamilton ON Open House 12-3 pm. The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries is opening a new, innovative centre for adults with Autism located in downtown Hamilton. Designed by Garwood-Jones and Hanham Architects, the unique $2.5m building on Main St. E will become a hub for learning  […]

Mission:Cuba – A Personal Report by Doug Morton

Posted on 1st June 2010, by Ontario Communications
Mission: Cuba 2 – My Experience By Doug Morton (Erin Mills Corps) When you think of Cuba what comes to mind?  The glorious beaches of Varadero?  The cars from the 40’s and 50’s in pristine condition?  Maybe this little story will have you thinking otherwise. You don’t have to be involved in policing for very  […]

Death of an Empress

Posted on 31st May 2010, by Ontario Communications
Death of an Empress by Major Paul Murray It is ninety-six years since the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Ireland sank in the St. Lawrence River. The ship sank on May 29, 1914 with a lost of 1,012 lives out of 1,477 on board. By comparison the Titanic, in 1912, lost more people than the  […]

Newmarket Boy Donates Birthday to Haiti Relief

Posted on 28th May 2010, by Ontario Communications
Jason Cuypers of Newmarket is an inspiration and a shining example of how anyone, at any age, can make a difference. While making plans for his 9th birthday party he asked his mother if instead of receiving gifts, he could ask his friends to make a donation to help the people of Haiti. His mother,  […]

The Salvation Army partners with “Girls on the Run”

Posted on 27th May 2010, by Ontario Communications
The Salvation Army has partnered with the Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run is a life-changing after school program for 3rd through 8th grade girls. The highly interactive curriculum combines self-esteem enhancing lessons with uplifting workouts armed to develop the whole girl; her physical, mental, emotional and social self. Young girls are empowered  […]