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Nanaimo decision rescinded: Thanks BC Civil Liberties, not mainstream media
A couple of weeks ago, we covered Nanaimo City Council’s unfortunate decision to restrict human rights for certain groups in their city. The good news is that council has seen the error of its ways and rescinded its original motion.…
Rash decision by Nanaimo City Council has attracted national attention
When Nanaimo City Council decided to cancel a leadership event – with just four days notice – because they found a couple of its participants offensive, church leaders feared that the decision would threaten religious freedom. Before long, the combative…
Overseas Chinese transformed relations with China during turbulent times
With all the attention being paid to Chinese interference in Canada’s political process, this is a good time to remember that just over 100 years ago the influence flowed both ways. A new book focuses on Chinese political history in…
Around Town: Como Lake United / rental homes, Simon’s Soapbox, Boxes of Love
The United Church has partnered with the provincial government to create 75 new rental homes for people with low to moderate incomes. The BC government issued a release November 26: “We know people in Coquitlam need more options for quality,…
Around Town: The Mountaintop, evicted while hospitalized, Fong Dickman . . .
The last play of Pacific Theatre’s Covid-reduced season will end next week. But there are still tickets for The Mountaintop by Katori Hall – and the reviews are positive. The outline of the play: April 3, 1968. Doctor Martin Luther…
Around Town: Brightest Block, Brian Doerksen, concerts, St. Augustine School
After driving by battalions of puffed up, sagging and deflated Santas surrounded by candy canes, baubles and Christmas lights, it is refreshing to see a hint of the original Christmas story from time to time. One such display can be…
An Open Letter concerning racism in our Province of British Columbia
More than 150 Christian Leaders of British Columbia have signed this Open Letter in response to racism in all its forms, especially as directed against Asian, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) in our Canadian communities. We grieve and…
Around Town: Welcome!, COVID-19 law challenge, Langley threat, Ward Gasque
One highlight over the Christmas break was a CBC Radio interview with Carmen Louie, manager and cashier at Donald’s Market on Hastings Street near Nanaimo. Her welcoming, outgoing, no-nonsense, Christian approach to a challenging job was very refreshing. The Current host…
Around Town: Missions Fest, Smudging, Ten Thousand Villages, Two Popes . . .
We are now just over a week away from Missions Fest 2020 – so it’s time to register. Attendance is still free, but registration is now required; go here. For those who haven’t attended – or haven’t attended for some…