The BC Conservatives did really well in the recent election. But virtually all of their 44 MLAs are new to the party, and many are completely novice politicians. Thus there will be some trials and tribulations as they get their…
Christ Church Cathedral has a unique power of attraction – not just because of its location in the downtown core, and not just because it is Anglican, a denomination which has, at times, stood in for Canada’s national church. Arguably…
This is my sixth local books round-up of 2024, covering nine newly published books from the local Christian community. Again there is a range of topics – one is even a Christmas book. The write-ups are primarily from Amazon and publisher…
Regent College has chosen one of its own to take on leadership of the school. Their Board of Governors announced November 3 that Dr. Paul Spilsbury has been appointed as the sixth President of Regent College. He is currently Vice…
I posted seven articles earlier this year in a series called ‘Christianity: a missionary religion.’ At the time, I said the seventh one was the last – but I’ve changed my mind, having discovered that many good books on missions…
Did she jump, or was she pushed? Comfort Sakoma-Fadugba left her position as Vice Chair of the Vancouver Police Board November 22, following an an outraged response to a statement she posted on Instagram. CKNW radio host (and former BC…
The Peace and Reconciliation Network (PRN) is hosting Dr. Salim Munayer during an Advent tour of southern BC – The Journey of Peace. He will be speaking at several locations in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley December 3 –…
First United Church is in the midst of a major redevelopment – and they want to make sure the final result visually represents the local community. The church has been serving their Downtown Eastside neighbourhood for nearly 140 years. Here…
When missionaries are mentioned these days, the comments are often critical, even hostile. A hundred years ago, the general tone throughout society was much more positive – though that was often not the case up and down the coast of…
Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries and Flourishing Congregations Institute joined forces earlier this year to survey nearly 1,000 Canadian church participants in order to determine how effectively churches are responding to people experiencing mental health challenges and illnesses Following is a part…