Public school officials at Eric Hamber Secondary School approved a Catholic Club last fall. A month later they imposed restrictions on what it is allowed to do, following negative public response. The case raises a number of important questions about…
A conflict between a pride society and a Catholic church which will be heard early next year before the BC Human Rights Tribunal is already gaining attention. A November 27 report on CBC News noted that five groups have now…
Sometimes those of us in the church wonder whether anyone cares what we do or say. But we needn’t worry; the eyes of the BC Humanist Association are ever upon us. They have made it their business to assess, research…
Many people are feeling isolated during the pandemic; imagine what it must be like for refugee claimant families who arrived during this time of imposed separation. Journey Home Community is offering a ‘discovery meeting’ February 25 to help people help…
The BC Humanist Association (BCHA) is determined to make our province more secular. Most recently, the group took aim at prayer in the BC Legislative Assembly – and won a small victory, with minimal opposition. Earlier this fall, the local…
Two churches will hold Blanket Exercises this week in honour of National Aboriginal Day (June 21) – West Point Grey United Church tonight (June 23) and Vancouver Eastside Vineyard Church on Saturday (June 25). And what is a Blanket Exercise?…