Marpole is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Vancouver. Historically a moderate-income neighbourhood, it continues to be a convenient initial landing ground for new immigrants. The SkyTrain Canada Line and three bridges (Arthur Laing, Oak Street, Marpole Railway) make Marpole…
Following a very successful three-week opening run in the United States, War Room will open in several local theatres this Friday (September 18). The overtly Christian film was the top box office draw during the week of September 4…
A number of Pacific Theatre artists will be producing and acting in Vancouver Fringe Festival shows, from September 10 – 20. Andrea Loewen, director of marketing and publicity at Pacific Theatre, says on Soul Food Vancouver: We have a ton…
A new book tells the story of an unlikely alliance between a liberal gay mayor and a coalition of evangelical churches in Portland. The story is heart-warming – and offers hope for Vancouver. Portland and Vancouver have a lot in…
Killarney is a relatively low-density neighbourhood that has the third-highest concentration of families in the city. The median income has steadily risen and is now above the city’s average. However, this masks a moderately high concentration of low-income residents living…
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has prepared an Election Kit in advance of the federal election October 19. Sections include: A Call to Prayer; Understanding Canadian Elections; and Tips for Holding an All Candidates’ Meeting. Following is the section…
NOTE: I will be taking August off; next weekly update September 2. Carolyn Arends announced recently that she will soon take on a new role. This fall she will begin as director of education with Renovaré – the organization Richard Foster…