By Matt Henderson, Kamloops Food Policy Council - Posted on CFJC Today Kamloops’ latest Food System Assessment shows a community and sector that is not only adapting to change but steadily building a more connected and resilient local food landscape. Releasing later this year, the 2025 report highlights strong progress across several areas of the... Continue Reading →
From the Anglican Communion News Service - First posted on Posted on: March 20, 2026 241 PM - Photo Credit: Neil Turner for Lambeth Palace / The Anglican Communion Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally Prays for Healing and Hope for the World Ahead of Historic Installation More than two thousand people from across the country... Continue Reading →
From Adam Chan CHEK TV News Two pillars of the Victoria art scene are set to close down next month. Hermann’s Jazz Club and View Street Social will close their doors permanently on April 30, 2026. The Arts On View Society announced the upcoming closure on Thursday, saying the “difficult decision” came after extensive reviews... Continue Reading →
Anglicanism #1, from Dan Scott on Facebook Over the next few reflections, I want to share a few thoughts about Anglicanism—the tradition that became my spiritual home. A Christian doesn’t exactly convert to Anglicanism. Baptized believers may eventually ask to be formally received and confirmed, but in practice they are welcomed to participate from the... Continue Reading →
[Ken Gray] I crossed paths with Jay Koyle a few times over the years, initially at the Anglican Sorrento Centre in the BC interior. He was affable, intelligent, musical, spiritual, and a lot of fun. He was one of the good ones I would say. Rest in Peace faithful Christian leader. A song he taught... Continue Reading →
Another in the series: “Stories from Somewhere” by Ken Gray Barricade — (from French barrique 'barrel') is any object or structure that creates a barrier or obstacle to control, block passage or force the flow of traffic in the desired direction. The day has finally arrived. After many weeks of planning, our small group of... Continue Reading →
s Photo supplied by anonymous author who remains anonymous for obvious reasons [Anonymous opinion first published in The Guardian] I was at work last Saturday when I heard the blast. Since that moment, the world has been turned on its head. The school called asking me to come and pick up my child. I rushed... Continue Reading →
To those of you who already know Ruth, what is wrong with this picture? To those of you who do not know her, you need to know that Ruth is typically NOT the one eating, but more likely the one preparing and setting out the food. She is an extroverted personality who loves to welcome,... Continue Reading →
Wynton Marsalis just stepped down as the managing and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, which he founded nearly 40 years ago. He shares his thoughts on the state of democracy in the US presently using the craft he knows so well, Jazz, to illustrate his points. TRANSCRIPT (Generated; check against delivery) [Wynton Marsalis]... Continue Reading →
Robert Reich on Substack - Mar 10, 2026 [Ken Gray] Robert Reich possibly exaggerates here. I know many unhappy camper Canadians, on both the right and left politically and relisiously. That said, he may have a valid point. See what you think. Why do Americans hate each other while Canadians love each other? Friends. A... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 