Ships in the harbour, ships at dock. Every Vancouverite is accustomed to these sights. But very few of us get a glimpse into life aboard those ships, or to visit the docks, most of which are off-limits to the general…
Archbishop Melissa Skelton was not able to attend the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, which took place July 10 – 16 in Vancouver, due to health issues. But she responded July 17 with a Pastoral Letter stating…
A number of Christian groups offer suggestions about how to engage with the upcoming federal elections October 21. Many tend to be partisan, whether intentionally or not. But the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has done a good job of presenting…
The long-awaited arrival of Unplanned in local theatres is a good news / bad news story. The good news, of course, is the simple fact that those who want to see the film will have a chance to do just…
Some key decisions will be made at the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, which will run from July 10 – 16 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre on Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver. The theme of the…
Clean up crews will be out in several locations around the Tri-Cities next week as Love My City Week returns for its second year. They will tackle four sites in Coquitlam, three in Port Coquitlam and one in Port Moody.…
The public school system is often seen as an unwelcome place for religious practices, and with good reason. The Vancouver School Board (VSB) reminds us in its Administrative Procedures Manual that “The School Act [Section 76] states that schools “must…
One Regent College professor and two others who often teach and sing there won Word Guild awards at the group’s 31st annual gala June 14 in Hamilton, Ontario. The Regent College winners were: • Academic Books: Bruce Hindmarsh: The Spirit…
I’m sure there will be a full house June 27 at Christ Church Cathedral for the Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Jean Vanier. An article in The B.C. Catholic (World loses ‘a living saint’ in Jean Vanier) gives…
Quebec is a long way from Vancouver, but if we can muster enthusiasm for a basketball team in Toronto then we should be able to take note of serious threats to religious freedom in la belle province. Working throughout the…