A trio of Grade 7 students attending Rick Hansen Public School in Aurora, Ont., turned a school project into a way of helping their community.
Talking Points
When it comes to religion, most people need to see a sermon, not hear one.
by Phil CallawayI'm told that more people fear public speaking than snakes. Which is a little bit odd. I mean, when was the last time you saw someone walking through the jungle just stop and yell, “Look out! A microphone!”?
A Furry Gift From God
I was not a cat person -- until Squibby purred her way into my life.
by Mildred JarvisOne Saturday morning, my son brought Squibby to my home and an unexpected friendship formed.
"I Was in Satan's Choice"
A Bible started ex-biker Mark "The Hammer" Carlos on a new road.
by Ken RamsteadMark Carlos wasn't nicknamed "the Hammer" by his biker associates for nothing.
Marathon Man
More than fitness was involved in my running of the London Marathon.
by Major Wayne BungayI’d wanted to run a marathon in my brother's memory, and my sights were set on the London Marathon in April.
The Life Aquatic
For swimmer Jillian Friesen, practising faith is more important than practising strokes.
by Jayne Thurber-SmithHow does 15-year-old swimmer Jillian Friesen train devotedly all year round, even though there is no indoor pool facility in her hometown of Arborg, Manitoba?
Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk, out in theatres this month, recreates a turning point in the Second World War.
From Dusk Till Dawn
The Salvation Army’s SNOW Night in Winnipeg helps women in the sex trade find a safe place.
by Ken RamsteadMost of us take for granted the opportunity to have a fun night out, share a laugh with our friends or even just hang out in our pyjamas at home. But for many marginalized women working in the sex industry, this isn’t their reality. This is why The Salvation Army in Winnipeg created SNOW Night.
Giving Soap Today
Young Salvation Army member uses award money to give back to the community.
by Diane Stark"Would you like to buy some Hope Soap?” 12-year-old Warren Butler asked his friends and family. “I’m going to donate the money I raise to the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Having a Ball
A Salvation Army thrift store in Toronto supports a kids' soccer camp.
by Krista HenryThere are many things that are learned about life, success and hard work through kicking around a ball on the soccer field. Toronto's Bloor Central Soccer Club (BCSC)—with the assistance of a Salvation Army thrift store—is helping to teach those lessons to underprivileged children.



