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WINNIPEG, MB—The right-to-die debate in Canada was sparked once again in late April, when Susan Griffiths, a 72-year-old Winnipeg woman, died after travelling to Switzerland to take advantage of the country’s assisted-suicide law. Assisted suicide is against the law in…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—VisionTV is fighting to maintain its place on basic cable in Canada after changes to Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) rules that give cable and satellite providers permission to remove VisionTV from the “basic” package. The multicultural television…Read More→
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PICKERING, ON—A national ministry that encourages engagement with Scripture is hoping to inspire a Bible-reading revival in Canada with its latest initiative. Scripture Union (SU) Canada launched theStory, a daily Bible reading guide with a targeted audience under the age…Read More→
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WINNIPEG, MB—A local Catholic community is offering students and young working adults an opportunity to live together in Christian community and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ at its retreat centre in the West End. Chemin Neuf, an international…Read More→
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WINNIPEG, MB—The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) honoured local singer-songwriter Steve Bell this spring by giving him its Golden Baton Award—an award given annually “to those who have made a significant contribution to the musical life of the community through their…Read More→
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REGINA, SK—After a period of discernment during which board members considered closing the ministry down, Canadian Revival Fellowship (CRF) is moving forward with a renewed vision to train and equip church leaders. This past March, CRF leadership moved into a…Read More→
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WINNIPEG, MB—Shellie Power, director of spiritual care at Hope Centre Ministries, envisions a day when her organization doesn’t have to exist. The 40-year-old ministry provides friendship and pastoral care for people with disabilities through worship, fellowship groups and retreats. Hope…Read More→
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OTTAWA, ON—A Christian organization dedicated to promoting public justice in Canada is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a series of events, special articles and online reflections. Started in 1963, Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) has spent the last…Read More→
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Last September, TobyMac’s latest album, Eye On It, debuted at number one on the Billboard Top 200 chart. It was the first time in 15 years—and only the third time ever—that a Christian album has reached the top of the…Read More→
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WINNIPEG, MB—A youth pastor-turned-entrepreneur wants to help parents educate their children about money. David Senft, who started Wealth Skills Education Ltd. along with several partners in 2011, says children need a formal lesson in money management now more than ever…Read More→