Peterborough's Church in the City aids clean-up efforts
PETERBOROUGH, ON-In the aftermath of the worst flooding in this city's history, an ecumenical group made up of local churches and Christian organizations has been a vital supplier of volunteer clean up assistance...More

Grieving city urged to show compassion
VERNON, BC-For some of the 36,000 residents of this North Okanagan city, pastor Dave Bootsma's plea for compassion was the last thing they wanted to hear...More

Activist convicted on assault charge
TORONTO, ON-A lengthy trip through the Ontario court system leaves a controversial Christian activist charged with assault after an outburst protesting gay marriage...More

CBA Canada breaks down barriers, builds bridges
LONDON, ON-Take 142 cash-strapped bookstore owners, 30 exhibitors vying for their attention, a half dozen big name American authors enjoying the limelight, a half dozen little known Canadian authors trying to be seen and a few musicians to spice it up, mix together, and let stand in a convention centre for three days...More

Pierre Allard nets top volunteer award
OTTAWA, ON-Pierre Allard, a long time leader in the prison chaplaincy field, is the recipient of the 2004 Maud Booth Award from Volunteers of America (VOA), a major faith-based social service group...More

Philosophy prof makes room for Harry Potter
TORONTO, ON-When Jennifer Hart Weed teaches History of Philosophy I to undergraduate students at Tyndale University College this fall, sheÕll be covering the theories of Plato and Aristotle, then moving into the middle ages to examine the teachings of St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas...More

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