Thousands protest plan to award abortionist honorary degree
Sister Delores Brisson of London, Ontario, was one of about 120 people who staged a quiet rotest in front of the home of University of Western Ontario president Paul Davenport in mid-May.
LONDON, ON—Although a plan by the University of Western Ontario (UWO) to confer an honorary doctor of laws degree on Canada’s foremost abortion proponent has generated great controversy, as of press time, the university was still planning to honour Henry Morgentaler during its spring convocation ceremonies on June 16. read the full story>
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Willard Thiessen
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Rogers buys Christian station
Winnipeg-based evangelist Willard Thiessen admits to having deeply mixed emotions about his decision to sell Vancouver’s faith-based NOWTV to Rogers Broadcasting.
Trinity Television, Thiessen’s family-owned not-for-profit charitable organization, had launched the station in August 2001. But almost from the start, it suffered significant financial losses.
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Atlantic congregations face big challenges to grow
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Church leadership encouraged to embrace change
MONCTON, NB—Congregations in Atlantic Canada face some tough challenges when it comes to church growth. What is needed, say two local senior pastors, are leaders with a vision for capitalizing on existing potential.
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Scholars discuss the future of marriage
Tim Callaway
KANANASKIS, AB—As Canadian politicians continued to debate the redefinition of marriage, a diverse group of scholars from across North America gathered in Kananaskis to present and discuss a variety of perspectives related to the crucial role of marriage and the family in modern society.get the full story>
School board’s policies normalize troubling lifestyles
Patricia Paddey
MISSISSAUGA, ON—Prompted by concerns over “equity initiatives” at one of Canada’s largest public school boards, local Christians gathered in May to discuss living out a Christian world view in the public school system.
The one-day forum, held at Mississauga City Baptist Church, attracted about 30 parents, teachers, pastors and school administrators, who were invited by organizer Bruce Fligg to “share stories, dialogue” and engage in “healthy debate,” regarding the Peel District School Board’s recent development of certain equity initiatives within the school system. get the full story>
Churches called to action as abortion rate climbs
Joel Coppieters
MONTREAL, QC—The abortion rate is climbing in Quebec, and churches are being called to action.
“We are only now slowly starting to see the heavy cost of the decisions we made several decades ago,” says Denis Bourget, director of Objectif Famille, Focus on the Family’s French Canadian operations, based in Montreal. “As people begin to understand the painful consequences [of abortion], the church increasingly needs to be there not just to accuse [or even to] stand for what we believe to be right, but to come alongside and help.” get the full story>
