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21.12 September 1, 2007
Environmental journalist mourned, Boy drowns at Good Spirit Bible Camp, CBMI battles malaria epidemic in east Africa, Centre to research questions about evangelicals, Director explains departure, Church and government work to curb violence in Nigeria, Christians arrested in Egypt for illegal missionary work

21.11 August 17, 2007
Providence renews mission statement, Howard Snyder appointed Tyndale Seminary chair, Data recovery offered to churches at half price, China expels more than 100 foreign Christians, Turkish election good for religious liberty

21.09 July 20, 2007
New leadership for Bible Society, Principal named, Anglican parishes offer same-sex ceremonies, Intercultural symposium offered across Canada, Leading Women awards open nominations, Poverty reduction bill passes, Episcopal priest suspended, Hunt appears at writer's conference, Mission groups partner to reach children, TWU offers study from home option, Thrift stores offer technology recycling, Archbishop apologizes for sex abuse, Russian Orthodox church reconciles, Global South primates plan new catechism

21.07 June 22, 2007
International rural conference held in Manitoba, Millennium Development Goals reach halfway point, Greene takes on oversight of ACiC, Success against poverty an untold story, Vatican takes steps to reduce footprint, TWU offers study from home option, Peace institute grows, Thrift stores offer technology recycling, Conference addresses communication challenges, Providence is first Canadian college on new computer system, Porn found on Christian bookseller's website, WEA director returns from Asia encouraged, Pre-teen girls' devotional available for preorder, Children's worker web portal links 30 domains, Canadian arm of Pax Christi planned

21.06 June 8, 2007
Blackaby takes helm, Akinola installs U.S. bishop, Smith pushes bill against human trafficking, Mennonite Church Canada advocates for peace tax, WEA director returns from Asia encouraged, Bombings in Algeria and Morocco affect Christian freedom, Iraqi Christians face fines and death threats, Thrift stores offer technology recycling, Conference addresses communication challenges, Pre-teen girls' devotional available for preorder, Children's worker web portal links 30 domains, Canadian arm of Pax Christi planned

21.02 April 13, 2007
New Tolkien epic hits the shelves in April, Growing gap affects middle class as well, World Water Day highlights right to water, ELCIC bishop announces retirement, Former InterVarsity president passes away, Colombia and Congo national churches affirm relationship, Documentary tells stories of forgiveness, Federal budget has good news for developing world, Salvation Army launches international social justice commission, Northern diocese ordains married priest, Anti-racism network produces justice resource kit, Former Rough Rider joins One Way Ministries, CFIH responds to crisis in Burundi, British Airways allows crucifix, Amanda Falk wins People's Choice awards, Gaza Baptist Church seized, Aid workers killed in Nairobi, Indian Church and Bollywood fights AIDS together, Mother fights to hear "Jesus" in schools at Christmas, HCJB World Radio changes name, Trade minister urged to defend rights in China, Movie markets faith story for groups, NCEM appoints new director, "Uplifting" stories attract top-name producers, Six Christians murdered by mob in Ethiopia, Christian lecturer attacked in Indonesia, Canada complicit in human trafficking

21.01 March 30, 2007
Prayer Palace under scrutiny for finances, BC Christian arrested in Spain for fraud, Scholars dismiss Jesus tomb film, SBC appoints new president, Veteran diplomat takes helm of Albert Pioneer Camps, Co-Founder of Living Water International dies, FEBInternational director moves on, Anti-racism network produces resource kit, Former Rough Rider joins One Way Ministries, CFIH responds to crisis in Burundi, British Airways allows crucifix, Amanda Falk wins People's Choice awards, Gaza Baptist Church seized, Aid workers killed in Nairobi, Indian Church and Bollywood fights AIDS together, Mother fights to hear "Jesus" in schools at Christmas, HCJB World Radio changes name, Trade minister urged to defend rights in China, Movie markets faith story for groups, Pro-chastity film-maker wins six-year legal fight, Ukrainian Catholics celebrate Stelmach's win, NCEM appoints new director, "Uplifting" stories attract top-name producers, Board book doesn't bore, Six Christians murdered by mob in Ethiopia, Christian lecturer attacked in Indonesia, Conversion outlawed, Canada complicit in human trafficking

20.24 March 1, 2007
ELCIC passes local option at National Church, Archbishop contemplates YouTube as medium for his message, Theological education expands at Conrad Grebel, World Relief appoints new director, World languages without Scripture decreasing

20.23 February 15, 2007
Video game teaches about hunger

20.22 February 1, 2007
World Relief appoints new director, Aid workers killed in Nairobi, ICS emeritus passes on, Indian Church and Bollywood fights AIDS together, Video game teaches about hunger, Listen Up celebrates 300th episode, Mother fights to hear "Jesus" in schools at Christmas, HCJB World Radio changes name, Trade minister urged to defend rights in China, Movie markets faith story for groups, Pro-chastity film-maker wins six-year legal fight, Ukrainian Catholics celebrate Stelmach's win, NCEM appoints new director, "Uplifting" stories attract top-name producers, Board book doesn't bore, Six Christians murdered by mob in Ethiopia, Christian lecturer attacked in Indonesia, Conversion outlawed, Canada complicit in human trafficking, Online company combines products and services, Rappers share the gospel, Diced Veggies on network television

20.21 January 15, 2007
Manitoba implements no-sweat policy, Pro-chastity film-maker wins six-year legal fight, Bhutan king's abdication may herald greater openness, Ukrainian Catholics celebrate Stelmach's win, Graham siblings debate parents' burial site, NCEM appoints new director, "Uplifting" stories attract top-name producers, Board book doesn't bore, Prairie appoints new Vice President, James Cameron produces documentary for VisionTV, Six Christians murdered by mob in Ethiopia, Archbishop goes public with depression, Igloo cathedral rebuilding stalled, Christian lecturer attacked in Indonesia, Harper's stance on religious freedom applauded, Churches lead the way, Conversion outlawed, UN chief says remember Algeria, Online company combines products and services, Dalit rights hearing deferred, Injured singer released from jail, Rappers share the gospel, Diced Veggies on network television

20.21 January 1, 2007
Leaders of Roman Catholic and Anglican communions profess friendship, Lutherans apologize to Anabaptists, Give your airmiles to missions, Video game teaches about hunger, World Evangelical Alliance welcomes Micah Network as global partner, Voice of the Martyrs appoints new CEO, Canada complicit in human trafficking, Aboriginal suicide pandemic goes unaddressed

20.19 December 15, 2006
Faith communities united on marriage, Project Ploughshares celebrates 30 years, MCC Canada appoints new board chair, European court rules in Army’s favour

20.18 December 1, 2006
Canada prays for persecuted church, Faith communities united on marriage, UN chief says remember Algeria, CBC celebrates 70 years, Director diagnosed with leukemia, Gift catalogue offers alternative giving

20.17 November 15, 2006
Funds flow to Amish, EFC appoints new general legal counsel, MEDA shortlisted for $1M Alcan Prize, Economic practice wins Peace Prize, Ministry changes name, Gift catalogue offers alternative Christmas giving, Millions stand up for the poor, Dutch Bible cuts out difficult passages, Airline employee barred from wearing cross

20.16 November 1, 2006
German papers cancelled, Citizens for Public Justice addresses MPs, WEA says "Know your world", New York highest court rules against same-sex marriage, Northern seminary integrates aboriginal culture, Bishop considers de-frocking priests, Paraguay's First Lady to address MEDA conference, Canadian mother honoured for stewardship

20.15 October 15, 2006
Anglicans call for separation, Lutheran Council stalls blessing of same sex marriage, Innovation award recognizes ministries, Christianity Today launches website for leaders, New chaplain general of Armed Forces appointed, Chinese Christian wins historic lawsuit, Canada celebrates manners, MAF dedicates new headquarters

20.14 October 1, 2006
Anglican Network makes appeal, President appointed, Alpha launches web resource, Persecuted Church prayer kits announced

20.13 September 15, 2006
WEA annouces Global Day for Darfur, Protests target curriculum

20.12 September 1, 2006
National coordinator appointed, Christian outreach establishes crisis fund, Anglicans give aid, World Methodist Council affirms declaration, New room opened

20.10 August 4, 2006
Same-sex unions endorsed, Faith coalition sends letter to Harper, S.A.L.T.S. appoints new executive director, New campuses open in Peru, Churches celebrate full communion, Emmanuel appoints leader for pastoral program, International Day of Prayer announced, French Presbyterians lose key leader, Gideons’ magazine manager moves on

20.09 July 21, 2006
Hugh Owens ruling stands, Age of protection legislation supported, Editor/publisher appointed, Honorary doctorate awarded, Cyclists set out across Canada, Sunday shopping ban defended, Peace champion honoured, New Canadian Christian magazine launched, French Presbyterians lose key leader, Emmanuel appoints leader for pastoral program, International Day of Prayer announced, Peace champion honoured, New Canadian Christian magazine launched, French Presbyterians lose key leader, Emmanuel appoints leader for pastoral program, International Day of Prayer announced

20.08 July 7, 2006
Annual meeting ambushed, Billy Graham honoured, Christian Peacemaker Teams pull out of Iraq, New Canadian Christian magazine launched, Kids’ poker workshop angers minister, Illegal immigrant able to deliver baby, Miracle Channel launches on Rogers, Henri Nouwen remembered

20.06 June 9, 2006
Alberta MLAs kill conscience bill, New vice-president appointed, Churches urge Harper to respond to AIDS crisis, Miracle Channel launches on Rogers, Leader honoured, French Presbyterians lose key leader, Henri Nouwen remembered, Emmanuel appoints leader for pastoral program , MP resigns as aboriginal committee chair

20.05 May 26, 2006
Settlement approved, Age of consent debated, New bishop elected, Executive director nominated, Anglican video wins award, Canadian churches show kindness, Fire destroys historic church, MP resigns as aboriginal committee chair, International Day of Prayer announced

 20.04 May 12, 2006
Anglican Primate announces retirement, Vice-president appointed, Seminary president appointed to second term, Bill preserves conscience protections, Union’s pro-gay stance challenged, International Day of Prayer announced, Seven writers in running for “Best New Author” award, Internet Evangelism Day held

20.03 April 28, 2006
President appointed, Honorary degrees to be granted, Gay radio station approved, Salvation Army magazine revamped, Back to God Hour appoints new director, CBMI calls for help, ELCIC responds to financial crisis, International Day of Prayer announced, Christian alternative to MySpace launches

20.02 April 14, 2006
Leadership chair appointed, Director of ministry to homosexuals named , Afghan boy dies despite Canadian help, New women’s magazine launches, Belgian princess visits orphans, Antisemitism remains at high levels in Canada, Missionary film makes debut, Honorary degrees to be granted, Church officer steps down

20.01 March 31, 2006
Hostage murdered, Executive director appointed, Leading Christian women awarded, Creation Science organization changes name, Interactive Christian film released, Priest arrested after returning from Italy, Missionary film makes debut, Seminary-level education program changes name, First Reimer Award recipient announced

19.25 March 17, 2006
Private school funding debate reopened, The Word Guild founders nominated for award, Financial gifts exceed $1,000,000, Fifth Canadian writing conference to be held, Tribunal dismisses student’s complaints, Mercy Ships retires two vessels, Partnership created, Funding approved for seniors housing

19.24 March 3, 2006
Global officer appointed, New name for CCSB moves forward, Think-tank ends decade-long run, Tribunal dismisses student’s complaints, First Reimer Award recipient announced, CMU degrees recognized, Financial gifts exceed $1,000,000, Christian school hires new president, Wheels for Humanity donates vehicle

19.23 February 17, 2006
General elected, Director appointed, Trinity Western orders harassment training, Think-tank ends decade-long run, Anglican principal appointed, Churches collect money for leprosy, Christian school hires new president, Tribunal dismisses student’s complaints, Planned Parenthood changes name ...

19.22 February 3, 2006
First CRC Canadian Forces chaplain appointed, Worldwide Church of God considers name change, Food relief agency joins council of charities, Pat Robertson links stroke to God’s wrath, Antisemitic incidents identified, Supernatural thriller DVD releases, CRC ends production of T.V. program

19.21 January 20, 2006
Pastor honoured by Queen’s list, New executive director appointed, Seminary appoints president-elect, WEA extends director’s term, Prairie Tabernacle demolished, Trinity Western approves on-campus dancing, CRC ends production of T.V. program, Tsunami survivors receive free therapy ...

19.20 January 6, 2006
OMF International director appointed, MAF names new president, Canadian director appointed, Historic “igloo cathedral” burned, Executive director appointed, Canadians named to Order of Canada, Agreement reached on residential schools, Green acquitted of “hate speech”, Iqaluit could hear Christian radio ...

19.18 November 25, 2005
Archbishop elected, Canadian Christian Writing Awards gears up, World Vision surpasses donation goal, Christian Heritage Party holds convention, Fire sets back funding project, Registrations reach halfway point, Police tap into child exploitation database, Left Behind movie premieres at churches

19.17 November 11, 2005
Toronto to establish interfaith council, Dream for Africa appoints president, Covenant Awards honour Canadian music, Leaders urged to help restore marriage, Registrations reach halfway point, Kempling seeks Supreme Court hearing, Police tap into child exploitation database

19.16 October 28, 2005
Musical documentary traces Salvationist roots, Bid to raise age of consent defeated, Court overturns abortion funding judgment, Dream for Africa appoints president, New initiative launched, Chaplain awarded, Sunday school teacher honoured, “Listen Up TV” holds Katrina benefit concert, Coast-to-coast bike tour ends ...

19.15 October 14, 2005
“Conscience of the Holocaust” dies, Executive director appointed, Director chosen, Word Guild implements changes, Christian higher education associations merge, Catholic Church to bar ordination of homosexuals, Churches integrate, Canadian helps refugees

19.13 September 16, 2005
Indegenous Anglicans will have own Bishop, Taizé founder murdered, Televangelist clarifies comment

19.12 September 2, 2005
Churches join together for outreach, Pastor charged, New executive director resigns, Child pornography bill becomes law, Habitat appoints new CEO

19.11 August 19, 2005
ECP Centre builds national organization, Siebert to head Project Ploughshares, Navigators select new campus director, Herald hires new editor, Institute raises $3.7 million

19.10 August 5, 2005
Church buys back property, MCC worker awarded, Multi-language Scripture online, Alpha launches prayer “blitz”, Volleyball coach awarded, Online missiological magazine launched

19.08 July 8, 2005
New CEO selected, President appointed, Tyndale founder dies, Executive director named

19.07 June 24, 2005
Arctic Anglicans condemn same-sex marriage, Yellowknife reneges on “Heterosexual Day”, Theologian receives posthumous honorary degree, Cross-Canada bike tour planned, Cataract operations increase

19.06 June 10, 2005
President honoured, Manning receives honorary degree, Homosexual festival postponed, Former pope on fast track to sainthood, Stay-at-home parents worth thousands

19.05 May 27, 2005

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19.03 April 29, 2005

19.02 April 15, 2005

19.01 April 1, 2005

18.25 March 18, 2005

18.24 March 4, 2005

18.22 February 4, 2005

18.20 January 7, 2005

18.19 December 17, 2004

18.18 November 26, 2004

18.14 October 1, 2004

18.13 September 17, 2004

18.11 August 17, 2004

18.10 August 3, 2004

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