The political climate in Canada, as in much of the world, has became less receptive to refugees – so it is good to see that the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC), along with the Refugee Resettlement Roundtable, have made a …
On October 12, 2023, Ryan Cleland and Nicola Smith of Prince George, faced a parent’s worst nightmare, the suicide of their 12 year old son, Carson. Carson was targeted by a predator online, just one of a growing number of…
Food insecurity is again becoming an unwanted and anxiety-producing reality for many children, families and individuals in Metro Vancouver. Increasing food prices and rising unemployment are a recipe for a poorer nutritional diet or the lack of food altogether. Churches…
A wide range of Canadian communities are opposing Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, which the Liberal Party is rushing through Parliament. The Justice Committee tabled its report – modified in the face of opposition – in the House of…
Premier David Eby proposed legislation March 9 that would ban disruptive conduct around places of worship. He was joined by representatives of the major religions, but has already heard opposition from civil liberties groups and the BC Humanists. An ‘explanatory…
“A ruling by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal which imposed a penalty of $750,000 on a trans heretic is as chilling in its implication as it is draconian in its punishment.” – Michael Higgins, National Post, February 24 “A…
An Anniversary Mass at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Kitsilano celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) February 17 – exactly 200 years since the missionary congregation was formally approved by Pope Leo XII. Canada was…
Controversy over the Cowichan court case continues, so it is good to see that Jodi Spargur is assessing the decision in detail on her Repair Cafe Substack site. Following is the second comment of the (currently four-part) series, with one…
The Liberal Party has introduced Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act. Critics, including many Christian groups, insist that it would criminalize some religious teachings. A February 10 article in the National Post describes the current situation. It begins: The Opposition…
Dr. Quentin Genuis will launch his new book, Recovering People: Addiction, Personhood and the Life of the Church, at Regent College next Tuesday (February 10). He is an emergency physician at St. Paul’s Hospital and serves as the physician ethicist…