Reposted from the Diocese of Algoma website. See original posting for pictures and a video link. For Esther Anstice, an unlikely journey from a small island parish to one of the world’s great cathedrals has become a vocation in the Church You can almost hear the red carpet being rolled out as Esther Anstice, Deputy... Continue Reading →
James Talarico for Senate, Neil Bush -- Republican Neil Bush says he was ‘deeply troubled’ by opponent Ken Paxton’s conduct and ‘enormously impressed’ with Talarico Ariana Baio Wed 21 Oct 2026 at The Guardian Neil Bush, a son of former president George HW Bush and a lifelong Republican, announced on Tuesday that he crossed party... Continue Reading →
Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief, The Guardian Last month, the documentary movie NAZA, produced by the Guardian, received the longest standing ovation in the history of the Venice international film festival, where it had its global premiere and won the special jury prize. Filmed on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the documentary features interviews with 24 Israeli... Continue Reading →
With thanks to former Moderator of the United Church of Canada, Richard Bott I find his draft policy on Faith Formation and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence well informed and compelling. AI is here to stay; the genie is out of the bottle. For myself, I try to limit use of AI for many of... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the congregation of St. Stephen, SummerlandSunday, October 18th, 2026 | The Twenty-First Sunday after PentecostThe Very Rev. Ken Gray Names are important. I like to be called by my name and I expect you do also. I have no idea why I am named Kenneth John. Kenneth Reid lived across the street... Continue Reading →
When the Christian Right comes to Canada - It’s been there all along Kristin Du Mez on Substack - Oct 04, 2026 The Globe and Mail broke this story recently, and it’s been all over my Canadian friends’ social media feeds: the report of US Trump supporters working with the Alberta separatist movement to build... Continue Reading →
On Saturday, October 3, the Power to the People festival, organized by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, took over the stage at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. On two stages were rock, alternative, and hip hop royalty, joining together to remind Americans... Continue Reading →
A Letter From the Anglican Bishops of Alberta on the Upcoming Referendum Dear Anglican family in the province of Alberta: dear friends in Christ, As the three Anglican bishops in Alberta, we are joining our voices to write a pastoral letter speaking to the upcoming referendum in our province. We do not normally address particular... Continue Reading →
Summerland Health Care Auxiliary has raised $1M for a new medical hub in town through the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. Planned for 13201 Victoria Road North, the Summerland Health Care Auxiliary Medical Clinic's goal is primary care, supporting physician recruitment and retention, and connecting more residents with ongoing medical care. The Auxiliary's gift will... Continue Reading →
[CBC News] “B.C. politicians and leaders are denouncing an apparent gathering of white nationalists on the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc reserve, just east of Kamloops. Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir says the nation received reports Sunday morning of a gathering of roughly 30 men, donning white face masks and black caps, standing together around the... Continue Reading →
