Fari Maghami is devoted to the 600 block of East Hastings Street. I found him behind the counter of Eden Cafe (643 East Hastings) on its opening day, late last month. He knows the whole area very well though, having… Read more →
Culture, Justice
BC legislature shifts from ‘prayers’ to ‘prayers & reflections’
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
The BC Humanist Association (BCHA) is determined to make our province more secular. Most recently, the group took aim at prayer in the BC Legislative Assembly – and won a small victory, with minimal opposition. Earlier this fall, the local… Read more →
Books, Justice
Garratts reflect on prison, urge prayer for Michael Spavor & Michael Kovrig
by The Light Magazine • • 0 Comments
Chinese security officers detained Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig a year ago, in early December. Kevin and Julia Garratt suffered through a similar experience and are now speaking about their experience on various media and in churches. Following is an… Read more →
City, Community
Around Town: All Christmas, all the time
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
There are a handful of exceptions, but almost all the events between now and December 25 are Advent- and Christmas-related. Not surprising, I suppose, but the volume and range is impressive. So I think I’ll just highlight the list of… Read more →
Community, Culture
John Fluevog’s shoes ‘walk in the spirit of God’
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
John Fluevog is celebrating 50 years in business, with John Fluevog Shoes having grown from a humble local enterprise to a network of 25 stores around North America, and a couple overseas. A new book and an exhibit at UBC… Read more →