City kids not only learn survival skills in the wilderness but the importance of respect by Leslie Ferenc, Staff Reporter, The Toronto Star SKELETON LAKE, HUNTSVILLE, ONT.—First time campers don’t know a lot about life in the outdoors including how to paddle a kayak, pitch a tent or build a campfire. Those are the survival  […]

The Salvation Army would like to thank The Golden Griddle Corporation, Eddy Rawdat and the Golden Griddle Restaurant located at 45 Carlton St, Toronto for their generous and continued support of the 2010 Red White and Blue Toy Ride. Once again, the Golden Griddle is the corporate sponsor for this event which helps raise toys  […]

Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells is one ball player who is enjoying a rebound season. But, number 10 is more than about home runs, and making great catches and jumps on fly balls. On June 23, 2010, Vernon and his wife Charlene sat down with SalvationArmy.ca to talk about the game, their family, faith  […]

The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services was invited to participate in Canada Day celebrations in London. Organizers of London Celebrates Canada asked Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) to set-up a display as a part of Heroes’ Day honouring everyday people, everyday heroes. The event took place July 1st at Harris Park with The Salvation Army set-up  […]

Captains John and Brenda Murray, Ontario Central East Divisional Staff, Ambassador David Jacobson – U.S. Ambassador to Canada and Commissioners, Marilyn D. and William W. Francis – Territorial Leaders at the 4th of July Celebration at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Ottawa.

Southern Ontario is in the midst of some intense heat and humidity these days. So much so that the city of Hamilton has issued a Heat Alert – which has prompted The Salvation Army to respond by opening city-designated, air-conditioned “cooling places” and mobilizing the community response unit. The response vehicle rotates between 2 locations  […]

Midland, ON – Just as people were talking about the earthquake that shook the ground the afternoon of June 23, 2010, the topic soon changed when the sky darkened, the rain came, and an F2 tornado ripped through the Smith’s Camp Trailer Park in Midland. The tornado not only plunged a town into darkness, but  […]

Photos of the Toronto Grace Health Centre Irwin Roof Garden opening – Friday, June 25, 2010 Commissioner William W. Francis – Territorial Commander, TSA Canda & Bermuda Officially opened and dedicated the new rooftop garden. Commissioner Francis with Dr. Morley Lemon, Chair, TGHC Board of Trustees Mildred Jarvis, President, TGHC following ribbon cutting and official  […]

Attention News Editors/See CNW Photo Network and Archive: The Salvation Army Responds To Tornado in Midland – UPDATE 1 MIDLAND, ON, June 24 /CNW/ – Following the touch-down of a tornado in Midland, Ontario, The Salvation Army arrived on scene within an hour at Smith Park Trailer Park, where approximately 100 trailers have been damaged  […]

For Immediate Release The Salvation Army Responds To Tornado in Midland Midland, ON – June 23, 2010 – Following the touch-down of a reported tornado in Midland, Ontario, The Salvation Army arrived on scene within an hour at a trailer park, where 20-40 trailers have been destroyed. Major Neil Evenden, of The Salvation Army, arrived  […]