Taylor Castelli is the family ministries co-ordinator at Kamloops Church and Resource Centre, B.C.  Where are you from? I grew up in Lethbridge, a city in southern Alberta surrounded by rolling hills and something called coulees—steep-sided valleys found along the river. One of my favourite things to do was walk along the river bottom and

Phil Callaway's eight-year-old grandboy Judah has been begging him for jokes. He is in a wheelchair, so it’s impossible to say no, so today he's come prepared.

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 spotlight a Fellowship of the Silver Star pin.

At The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Abbotsford, B.C., a patio that had been forgotten for years is being transformed into a space that will nurture the body and soul. The Garden of Hope, as it is known, is becoming a place where clients in recovery can grow fresh food. The work itself will not only help residents embark on a meaningful

In Toy Story 5, can Woody, Jessie and the others help Bonnie remember how much fun they had together? Or is their playtime over forever?

Across Canada, about 27 percent of people aged 15 and older live with a disability. In a country of 41 million, that translates to about 11 million people—including many people in our Salvation Army context. So, how is our territory working to improve accessibility, to ensure everyone belongs?  On this episode, we’re joined by Colonel

The Canada and Bermuda Territory celebrated the ordination and commissioning of the Keepers of the Covenant this past weekend, gathering for joyful praise, grateful prayer and powerful moments of testimony. After years of spiritual formation, ministry training and discernment, cadets and auxiliary-captains stepped forward into officership

Aside from raising his son, Wesley, on his own, Patrick also works fulltime. To ensure he can be a great parent, he attends the Dads Matter program at The Salvation Army’s Bethany Hope Centre in Ottawa.

In the life of The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda, June is especially meaningful as we celebrate the ordination and commissioning of new lieutenants and auxiliary-captains. After prayerfully signing a covenant, they take their place publicly, receive their ordination and are commissioned to their first appointment. First the call, then the covenant, followed by the commissioning.

“I’ve been in and out of recovery for quite a few decades,” Brandi shares. But at The Salvation Army’s Recovery Community Centre (RCC) in London, Ont., where she has been since September 2025, she found the support she needed.