Be on the lookout for a new work of public art on church property when you’re in the downtown core. Be Welcoming by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz was installed at the Burrard doors of Christ Church Cathedral October 14. The…
Premier David Eby’s announcement of a provincial election has directed attention away from the municipal elections to be held October 17. But that didn’t prevent more than 300 people from attending the Metro Vancouver Alliance (MVA) Municipal Election Assembly at St.…
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…
“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…
When I look back over the past year, I’d say the glass is more than half full – at least as far as the Christian community in Metro Vancouver is concerned. There are so many signs of good will, hope…
A poll conducted in time for the Thanksgiving weekend showed that only about one-third (34 percent) of Canadians believe that “religion has a positive influence on societal values.” And that percentage is even lower in British Columbia, where 28 percent…
On April 29, Mike Schouten and Levi Minderhoud spent a pleasant day in Victoria, hosted by several BC Conservative MLAs. The ARPA Canada leaders were well received, though their visit was opposed even by some Conservatives, and in the media.…
British Columbia advocates are leading the charge on either side of the MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) debate as it continues to receive attention well beyond the borders of Canada. The most notable recent example of that attention was pointed…
The warm reception of a Christian political action group at the BC Legislature has renewed discord within the Conservative Party of British Columbia. It also demonstrates, once again, the limits of our society’s supposed appreciation for diversity. And how challenging…
Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is one of several national Christian groups offering guidance on how to prepare for and participate in the April 28 federal election. CPJ’s first ‘Faithful Election Conversation’ of their 2025 Election Tour was held at…