At Cornerstone, participants live independently and are guided by a support group that focuses on achieving personal growth and teaching life skills.

After 14 years of working as a firefighter, including four years in Kirkland Lake, Ont., Jeremy Alldred-Hughes has always had a heart to serve the community, both on and off work hours. “I feel like any first responder has the passion and desire to help, serve and look after our community. That doesn’t stop when we punch the clock.

"In a world filled with uncertainty and distractions, the message of Christ's birth is a beacon of hope and a source of joy," say Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, territorial leaders.

Just in time for Christmas, funnyman and hunmorist Phil Callaway suggests some luxury gifts you can buy for those long-neglected friends and family. Purified ice cubes at just $325 for a pack of 40, anyone? Read on!

With all the other things that happen at this time of the year, may we focus on the reality of who Jesus is: the Son of God. 

In November and December, The Salvation Army’s Hope in the City events unfolded across the Canada and Bermuda Territory, setting the stage for the Christmas season and celebrating the launch of the annual kettle campaign. Former NHL player Georges Laraque makes the first donation at Hope in the City Edmonton with Lt-Col Brian Venables,

Almost 60% of Canadians extremely concerned about the rising cost of living and inflation,

“It was uplifting and affirming to meet with officers, employees, Salvationists and friends across the territory,” says Commissioner Lee Graves.

The tradition of giving gifts at Christmas is symbolic of the gold, frankincense and myrrh the Wise Men gave to Jesus, as well as a reminder that Jesus was God’s gift to us. Each Christmas, The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda shares this gift of hope in communities across the territory.

“I went from having a full-time career to facing life as a single mom,” says Erin Menzies. Fortunately, the Army was there.