Photo by Ali Kazal on Unsplash Jesse Zink on Substack - Oct 12, 2026 [Ken Gray - I think Jesse Zink is spot on. Our Prime Minister's reversal on climate matters is distressing and foolish. In his strategy to appease Alberta he has largely abandoned any real progress towards sustainable energy. With his appeal to... 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 →
[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 →
With thanks to Fr. Michael Lapsley, himself no stranger to violence and suffering, who shared Dorothy’s story this past week on Facebook. I have never heard this story, but others have. She deserveS beatification if not sainthood. Such an inspiration to us all. KJG When the gunmen asked the 73-year-old nun if she was carrying... Continue Reading →
From Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic – Full article here (gifted) Wrongly described as “isolationist,” the ideologues and true believers now running the American government don’t think of themselves as ordinary Republicans who won an election and will temporarily hold power until the next one. Nor are they mere appendages of Donald Trump.... Continue Reading →
Photo credit: Association of fundraising professionals [An earlier post from takenote.ca sets the scene for today's follow-up blog. KJG] By Ibrahim Hirsi, Truthout Published September 17, 2026 Documentation projects are capturing the brutality of the ICE crackdown and the grassroots resistance that followed. Sabrina Rucker wasn’t just focused on protecting her immigrant neighbors and coordinating... Continue Reading →
A report from Christian Climate Action UK - Some criminals deserve our upmost respect and support [KJG] Rev Sue Parfitt was one of four people on trial this last week for their actions with Insulate Britain. Today the trial ended with the jury being dismissed when they failed to reach a majority verdict. Each morning... Continue Reading →
So I ask you, dear reader: How many times has the original Star Trek series prophetically anticipated technological innovation in your life? – the communicator/cell phone; Dr. McCoy’s external diagnostic monitor/blood sugar or temperature readings; cafeteria food production/air fryers, instant pots, and other countertop appliances. The only undeveloped technology for us now – something which... Continue Reading →
