Haven’t made up your mind who you’re voting for in the upcoming federal election? ChristianWeek has gathered resources from a variety of faith-based organizations to help you wade through the political chatter leading up to the October 19 federal election….Read More→
LANDMARK, MB—When Paul Giesbrecht started feeling the first twinges of abdominal pain two years ago, he never imagined the turn his life would take in the months to come. He was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, treated with chemotherapy for six…Read More→
OTTAWA, ON—A new federal bill aimed at combating terrorism is drawing widespread criticism from the people it aims to protect. Many claim Bill C-51, unveiled earlier this year, will give the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) too much leeway, and…Read More→
WINNIPEG, MB—A Manitoba day camp is helping kids from Canada and beyond discover new friends and experiences this summer. Corrine Plett and her family have been organizing a day camp for the past seven years with help from others at…Read More→
VANCOUVER, BC—A Canadian organization is determined to eliminate malaria one cup of tea at a time. Artemisia annua, a plant native to Asia, is used to produce anti-malarial drugs; the Bye, Bye Malaria Society maintains that regularly drinking tea steeped…Read More→
EDMONTON, AB—Known by some as a wrongfully imprisoned child soldier and by others as a terrorist and murderer, Omar Khadr is free after nearly 13 years in prison. The 28-year-old, accused of war crimes and imprisoned since he was 15,…Read More→
Abandoned by his family at age six, Kenyan Charles Mulli survived alone until age 16, got a job and became a successful businessman. He then gave up his wealth to provide for slum children, calling them his own. When the…Read More→
KELOWNA, BC—For Laura Elliott, the artistic director of Creator’s Arts Centre (CAC), running a Christ-based organization means managing a dance studio with Christian principles at its base. “We encourage people,” says Elliott. “We encourage them to take risks, to be…Read More→
VICTORIA, BC—“God has always been interested in leaders,” says Tim Schindel, president of Leading Influence, an organization that supports men and women serving in politics. “Throughout history, He has placed His people in their lives and circles to serve and…Read More→
WINNIPEG, MB—On the road to Damascus, Saul was confronted by Jesus and his life was transformed from a relentless persecutor to disciple of Jesus. Donald Bouchard’s story echoes Saul’s journey in many ways, as a former criminal who was transformed…Read More→