Living History is an ongoing series showcasing just a small assortment of the more than 350,000 items housed at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre in Toronto. This month, we showcase its large collection of Scouting artifacts.

Most Canadians are completely unaware that the effects of modern slavery and human trafficking reach every province and community in this country.

The Home Front is an ongoing series where we highlight the mission and ministry taking place around our territory. We will visit each Canadian province and territory, as well as Bermuda, and celebrate the innovation and impact the Army is having in corps, social services and youth ministry. This month, we visit New Brunswick.

“It is an incredible privilege to bring the light of the gospel of Jesus to those who are struggling with the darkness,” says Major Maru Millar of the Wiarton Community Church in Ontario. “I knew the Army was where I was meant to be. It made sense of my life, and I’ve never lost that vision in 30 years.”

A multicultural ministries program at The Salvation Army Barrhaven Church in Ottawa aids new Canadians to feel at home in their community.

Jason Sabourin was running out of excuses to be a Christian.

“My heartfelt prayer is that peace will be immediate and comprehensive in Gaza and throughout the world; that the desolation will cease and a profound goodwill toward one another will shape the future of humankind," says General Lyndon Buckingham, international leader of The Salvation Army. "Amid the complexity, I urge the citizens of the world to pray for peace and a new desire to ‘love your neighbour as yourself’.”

The 11-day tour featured stops at Chelmsford, Bromley, Peterborough, Leek, Bedlington and Newport Corps—culminating at the Together 2025 conference in Birmingham.

"The Salvation Army is committed to being a constant presence, offering not just physical support, but also a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and a reminder that no one is alone in this," says national commander.

A summer reading guide by Captain Laura Van Schaick.

“The book is aspirational—more spiritual than self-help, more realistic than motivational, and more ambitious than personal growth.” 

This summer, John Lam retires after 30 years of ministry with the Canadian Staff Band, including 17 years as bandmaster.

On the importance—and uniqueness—of men’s ministries, the male loneliness crisis, and how any corps can build a successful ministry for men, with all generations involved.

A roundtable discussion with Major April McNeilly and her Gen Z daughter, Rebekah McNeilly.