Support pours in for tsunami victims
MISSISSAUGA, ON—In the days and weeks following what has been called the worst natural disaster in recorded history, Canadians are responding by opening their hearts and wallets in unprecedented numbers to provide assistance for victims in Southeast Asia...More
Desperate need spurs response
MONTREAL, QC—At least two Montreal churches are accepting money for the tsunami relief efforts, and sending it directly to people on the ground who were affected by the December 26 disaster...More
New technology brings fresh water to tsunami disaster zone in Southeast Asia
CALGARY, AB—Within hours of the horrific tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia on Boxing Day, Samaritan’s Purse (SP) staff from Cambodia and Vietnam were on the ground in Sri Lanka spearheading a feverish effort to bring some measure of assistance and hope to traumatized survivors...More
Congregation converts strip club into church
MARKHAM, ON—“It was like God was kicking down the doors.” Ken Davis, pastor of The Olive Branch, describes the amazing change of events that led to the purchase of a notorious local striptease club by a new church with a desire to transform their community, even when it meant personal sacrifice...More
