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OTTAWA, ON–Churches in the nation’s capital are celebrating Canada Day, from performing simple acts of service to offering free carnivals. Alta Vista Baptist Church organized its third annual Canada Day party for the community. Its event has grown from a…Read More→
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LONDON, UK—At the turn of the millennium, world leaders committed to fight extreme poverty. Following 10 years of discussions, they drafted the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Signed by 189 countries, the MDGs promise to eradicate hunger and extreme poverty; promote…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—Fuelled by childhood abuse, Michael “Bull” Roberts became a violent, white supremacist gang member. But five years ago he encountered God and everything changed. “I grew up with a lot of abuse,” says Roberts. “I got picked on, but…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—A recent lecture hosted by Imago, a Toronto-based arts initiative that advocates for Christians in the arts, sought to explore the intersection of contemporary art and religion, and whether the two are necessarily opposed to one another. Held in…Read More→
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OTTAWA, ON—Visitors to a church-based healing clinic are experiencing God’s miraculous healing power. Every Friday, people make their way to the Healing Clinic operated out of Dominion Outreach Centre (DOC) in Ottawa. There, volunteers pray with them about a myriad…Read More→
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LONDON, ON–A recent study published in the Journal of Political Economy concludes that children sponsored through Compassion International progress further in school than their unsponsored peers. Sponsored children were also more likely to get better jobs and become community or…Read More→
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OTTAWA, ON–When he heard his newest album received a nod for a 2013 Juno nomination, musician Colin Bernard was completely surprised. It was only when prompted by his wife that Bernard had hesitantly submitted his album Hold On in the…Read More→
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OTTAWA, ON—An estimated 25,000 people rallied on Parliament Hill May 9, demanding the government protect human life, from conception until natural death. The National March For Life is an annual event meant to encourage pro-lifers and inspire Canadians to protect…Read More→
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OTTAWA, ON—Eighteen years after its Canadian launch, the Alpha course is still gaining momentum and transforming lives. The course, which creates a safe environment for open dialogue about faith, is helping churches reach out and engage the culture beyond their…Read More→
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OTTAWA, ON–Christians across the nation’s capital are uniting in the name of worship and prayer. “The Gathering,” held April 20 at Woodvale Pentecostal Church, was a night dedicated to worshipping God and praying for Ottawa, in an effort to foster…Read More→