(Above) From left, Councillor Cindy Gilroy, City of Winnipeg; Gail Little and Bobbi MacLennan, Ager Little Architects Inc.; Dr. Marjory Kerr, president, Booth University College; and Denise Young, vice-president administration, Booth University College, at the presentation of the accessibility award
The City of Winnipeg’s Access Advisory Committee presented Booth University College with an Access Award—Circle of Excellence following various renovations to the campus, which were designed by Ager Little Architects Inc.
Booth University College’s front entrance was replaced with two gently sloping accessible walkways: the stairs, landscaping and bike storage were replaced; and public washrooms were renovated to improve accessibility. The entrance now features LED strip lighting at walkways, improving night safety; detectable warning areas and contrasting pavers, directing the visually impaired to the entrance; new sliding entrance doors allowing hands-free operation; and an integrated in-slab snow melting system.
New Barrhaven Church and Community Centre Opens in Ottawa
Ribbon-cutting event invites the community and congregation to celebrate the milestone.
NewsAfter nearly 15 years of anticipation, The Salvation Army’s Barrhaven Church and Community Centre in Ottawa has opened its doors to the public. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting event invited the community and congregation to celebrate the milestone.
International Secretaries Visit Canada and Bermuda Territory
Week-long trip provides time for fellowship and feedback.
News“Every opportunity of telling our story and strengthening the mutual understanding between International Headquarters and the Canada and Bermuda Territory is welcomed and celebrated.”
Army Partners With Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Three-year project offers funding to residential facilities across the country.
by Abbigail Oliver News
The Salvation Army and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) have agreed to a three-year project that will offer dedicated repair and renewal dollars to residential facilities across the country. The partnership includes $45 million in funding from The Salvation Army and a $30-million contribution from CMHC, totalling a $75-million
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