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LONDON, ON—When Barry Moore first began preaching, he attracted an audience of 12. Fifty years later, the evangelist has done held more than 1,000 “crusades” in 90 countries, in addition to being translated into 50 languages and dialects. “It is…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—One in four women will experience violence in her lifetime, says Member of Provincial Parliament Cheri DiNovo, including those in faith communities.. Yet many are often too ashamed to tell anyone. The NDP representative for Parkdale-High Park (Toronto) knows…Read More→
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GUELPH, ON—Despite being born legally blind, 72-year-old Jean Little of Guelph sees what many cannot—the hurting hearts of children. Hence, the long list of accolades for this children’s author, including a Canadian Children’s Book Award, a Governor General’s Literary Award,…Read More→
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A new online program at Trinity Western University in Langley, B.C. is making it possible for Chinese scholars to earn a master’s degree in business leadership without ever leaving the country. “Not only is our program the first offered in…Read More→
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CALGARY, AB—The aptly named Thread Shed is weaving together a wardrobe for Calgary’s less fortunate. Founded in the fall of 2008 the Thread Shed is owned by the city, but run by Bethany Chapel. It opens every every spring and…Read More→
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MARTENSVILLE, SK—For Saskatchewan bird carver Cam Merkle, carving is more than a hobby; it’s an act of worship. “I’m not doing this so I can win a bunch of awards,” says Merkle, who is entering a pair of hummingbirds into…Read More→
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MOOSE JAW, SK—Fifteen years ago, Joe’s Place was exactly that—Joe Dueck’s 700-foot apartment in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, crammed with street youth. Today, Joe’s Place is a 24,000-square-foot building with seven staff and 100 volunteers. The centre will soon include a…Read More→
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Thousands of persecuted Christians around the globe are mourning the loss of Voice of the Martyrs Canada’s (VOM) former leader Glenn Penner. His seven-year battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia ended January 26 when the 48-year-old passed away leaving behind his…Read More→
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CALGARY, AB—A group of ragtag missionaries from Calgary are on trial for giving out food and using an amplifier to spread the gospel amongst the city’s 5,000 homeless. The court case, which began May 20, has been extended to the…Read More→
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WINNIPEG, MB—When Heather Plett was in Bangladesh helping to distribute rice in the aftermath of Cyclone Sidr, an older man took the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) communications officer aside. “We appreciate the help we have received from you,” he told…Read More→