When members of the London Property Management Association hit the links at the 11th annual LPMA fall golf tournament on September 8th, they were doing their part to help Londoners in need find permanent housing. This year’s proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army Centre of Hope, a downtown shelter that provides emergency beds and a  […]

On Thursday September 4, 2014, The Salvation Army Hamilton Booth Centre celebrated the end of summer with a BBQ lunch. The BBQ was attended by 125 men and women who enjoyed chicken, corn on the cob, baked potatoes and homemade apple pie. Executive Director Lieut.-Colonel David Hiscock and the shelter management team joined with the  […]

From August 5-9, 2014 The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team from London assisted with Rail Emergency Response Training in partnership with the City of London, CN/CP Rail, the Railway Association of Canada, and members of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada. The multi-day awareness training provided participants with an understanding of hazardous material  […]

Over the last two months a dedicated group of Siemens volunteers gave a new life to hundreds of used laptop computers. Almost 300 laptops were donated to make a difference in the local communities where Siemens employees live and work. The donation was divided among the communities of Montreal, Quebec Tillsonburg, Ontario and Fredericton, New  […]

June 14, 2014  The Salvation Army Simcoe Community Church celebrated its 130th Anniversary recently with Majors Morris & Wanda Vincent, Divisional Leaders, as special guests.  An Anniversary Dinner was held on June 14th followed by a band concert with London Citadel Band and special guest, euphonium soloist David Daws from the UK. During the service  […]

Central United Church in St. Thomas filled with music on Saturday, June 14, 2014 in an effort to pay tribute to first responders in the area. Hosted by The Salvation Army, the free concert featured the York Regional Police Male Chorus as well as Venabrass, an ensemble of Salvation Army musicians. In the past, plaques  […]

On May 29, The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division held its 12th annual “Salvation Army Golf Day” at Beverly Golf & Country Club.  The event attracted 144 golfers from the division’s business and philanthropic communities and raised over $26,000 toward The Salvation Army Red Shield Campaign.  The tournament included special guest, NHL All-Star, Al Iafrate,  […]

May 10-11, 2014 marked 131 years that The Salvation Army has had a presence in the Elgin Central, St Thomas area. Helping with the celebration was the Chief Secretary for the Canada & Bermuda Territory,  Colonels Mark/Sharon Tillsley.  Music was provided by musicians and the Timbrel brigade from North York Temple as well as the  […]

From June 19 to 22, Territorial Congress 2014 will be held in Mississauga, Ont., and provide the opportunity for Salvationists to come together, participate in worship, learn through biblical teaching and workshops and explore their own link to mission. Divisional Commander Major Morris Vincent issues a personal invitation to Salvationists in the Ontario Great Lakes  […]

Wiarton, ON-  On Thursday April 24, in the Salvation Army church auditorium in Wiarton Ontario, various community dignitaries, students, donors, contractors, local area social clubs, council members and the media cheered and clapped as the Peninsula Community Food Bank Upgrade Project’s new facility was officially opened.  The newly renovated and expanded food bank boasts enormous  […]