It’s been seven years since Fiona Dalton moved to Canada from the United Kingdom to take the position of CEO and president of Providence Health Care, and she still recalls her shock during a tour of Providence sites at how…
Bernice Gerard (1923 – 2008) was one of a kind – a Pentecostal preacher, a feminist, a talk show host, a politician and an ecumenist. Vancouver Sun religion (and more) columnist Douglas Todd put her right at the top of…
As we move through ‘June-uary,’ many Vancouverites are looking forward to heading out on vacation – to one of our many islands or simply to a local beach. If you’re like me, one of the most important accessories on these…
Several local churches joined congregations across the nation last Sunday (June 8) as part of Baptize Canada. The purpose: Baptize Canada represents a historic opportunity for churches across our nation to unite in celebration of new life in Christ. On…
Congregation members and well-wishers filled First Baptist Church May 25, for a commissioning and celebration service. They returned to their property following five years of redevelopment – seismic and other upgrades, along with the addition of social housing and the…
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) wrote a letter to the finance minister June 3, asking for clarification about recommendation 430 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance report, which recommended that the government “Amend the Income Tax…
June 20 is World Refugee Day 2025, and local groups are recognizing that fact in several ways. This is a good time to remember the leading role that Christians, churches and their networks have taken in welcoming refugees – both…