OTTAWA, ON—Most marriages are miserable and half of all marriages end in divorce. These aggressive statements have become conventional wisdom, often repeated from pulpits. However, marriage counsellors and researchers tell a much different story. “Such statements seem provocative, but are…Read More→
KIEV, UKRAINE—The Gideons International in Canada is committed to bringing hope to the people of Ukraine. Through a partnership with Russian Ministries, The Gideons are distributing thousands of copies of the Gospels of Luke and John amid the fear and…Read More→
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL—Another round of fighting in Gaza has seemingly ended, the conflict unsolved. Both sides have reverted to the status quo, Hamas agreeing to stop firing rockets—for now—Israel withdrawing its troops, and both sides agreeing to continue negotiations. Common ground…Read More→
MONTREAL, QC—A little more than two years after the brutal slaying and dismemberment of university student Lin Jun, his accused killer has come to trial. The proceedings against Luka Magnotta began September 29 in Montreal. The case is one of…Read More→
MANIWAKI, QC—A program aimed at helping men figure out some of life’s tough questions is making its Canadian debut this fall. John Woodall, director of men’s ministries at Northpoint Community Church (an Alpharetta, Georgia congregation founded by pastor Andy Stanley)…Read More→
TORONTO, ON—As Canada gears up to host one of the world’s premiere athletic events, a coalition dedicated to combating human trafficking is preparing to remind participants and spectators alike that buying sex is not a sport. Toronto will host the…Read More→
Meriam Ibrahim is free. The Sudanese Christian woman, jailed for her faith and sentenced to death and 100 lashes, was released following a global outcry spearheaded by her lawyers and her American husband. Sadly, sources familiar with the situation in…Read More→
TORONTO, ON—The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada (BGEA) is ramping up preparations for their largest Canadian festival ever. The weekend of September 12 to 14, they are asking Toronto believers to invite their non-Christian friends to the Air Canada…Read More→
HAMILTON, ON—Buttons have carried advertisements and political messages for more than a century, but at Hamilton’s new 541 Eatery and Exchange, they carry a different message, of kindness and hope. The not-for-profit restaurant, founded by a local group of Christians,…Read More→
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OTTAWA, ON—Member of Parliament Charlie Angus is on a mission. As Parliament reconvenes, this fall, he is determined to hold the government to account on its statement in support of a national palliative care strategy. “We need the government to…Read More→