The Supreme Court of British Columbia will begin a judicial review of a challenge to current public health orders related to the pandemic next Monday (March 1). The Justice Centre filed the challenge on behalf of more than a dozen… Read more →
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Open Letter: from a pastor to Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister Adrian Dix
by Sam Chua • • 34 Comments
Pastor Sam Chua of Westlynn Baptist Church in North Vancouver sent an open letter to Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister of Health Adrian Dix. I suggest watching the video, but I have added the text here as well. The message… Read more →
Catholic lawyers join chorus seeking more clarity on COVID-19 restrictions
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
With Lent beginning next Wednesday (February 17), many are hoping BC government restrictions on worship gatherings will be eased in time for Easter. Dr. Bonnie Henry announced February 5 that the Public Health Orders will continue indefinitely, though she did… Read more →
Around Town: Students interview Dr. Henry, COVID-19 resisters, Fratelli Tutti
by Flyn Ritchie • • 4 Comments
Students from a number of BC Catholic schools spent more than half an hour interviewing Dr. Bonnie Henry last week, as can be seen on a YouTube video posted January 20. The questions were polite, covering topics such as: *… Read more →
Restrictions on religious gatherings a reminder of ‘Forgotten Freedoms’
by Flyn Ritchie • • 2 Comments
This is an awkward time to question the validity of public health orders which prevent faith groups from gathering, given the spike in COVID-19 cases. News of three churches opening their doors last Sunday has elicited much negative comment from… Read more →