Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new funding for the charities and non-profits April 21 – but not the billions he has offered for others sectors, and it won’t go far enough to help many groups. He promised “an investment of…
Union Gospel Mission (UGM) and The Salvation Army have joined forces to create a COVID Relief Together initiative – and their goal is to raise $2 million in two weeks. Speaking on CTV News last week, UGM spokesperson Jeremy Hunka…
I have been caring for creation as an environmental engineer working with the manufacturing sector for over 30 years. A few things I have learned about the drivers of pollution include: • Consumption – if someone is not buying, soon…
Easter Week April 8, 2020 Dear fellow British Columbians, As a group of Christian leaders we seek to join our voice in praise and thanksgiving for the care, kindness, and sacrifice of courageous frontline health care workers, social and food…
Last week I posted a powerful comment by Darrell Johnson: Praying Boldly: coronavirus 2020. I will repeat a portion of his conclusion, as it leads into the Easter weekend so well: So, where do we go? I can only speak…
The president of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) sent a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau April 7 regarding the recently announced Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada Langevin Block Ottawa, Ontario K1A…
Forge Canada and The Missional Network have initiated ‘Missional Commons’ online, to foster conversation across Canada. The first, next Tuesday (April 14), filled up immediately, so they added another one on the 16th. Cam Roxburgh of Forge Canada will host…
Darrell Johnson has written a challenging comment which may help you prepare to participate in the Day of Prayer and Fasting Across Metro Vancouver (every Wednesday, as the threat from COVID-19 persists). During the past days and weeks, many believers…
Every night high-rise dwellers in Vancouver’s downtown core raise a cheer for health care and other frontline workers in the COVID-19 pandemic. The outpouring of goodwill is heartwarming, and illustrates just how widespread are the acts of kindness and the…
When things feel uncertain, overwhelming or dangerous, it is normal for us to feel stress or fear. Fear is a very good thing that has helped our body before. Think about any time you have darted out of the way of…