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Christian camps facing crisis
The Ontario government has banned summer camps this year, warning that they may not allow day camps, either. These restrictions leave youth pastors scrambling to re-envisioning the summer’s ministry, but they present far bigger challenges for the region’s many Christian camps […]
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A family restored
Raised in a Christian home, Josh Beattie was thriving. He had a good job as an electrician, a wife of 10 years, and two young kids; but his life was not what it seemed. “I lived a double life,” Beattie states. “I had the public image, that included being active in church, but […]
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Food banks working to make ends meet
With businesses shuttered and so many people suddenly forced out of work, the Ottawa Food Bank has seen a spike in new clients. Normally, the organization provides food to more than 39,000 people monthly. However, since the pandemic, they have seen a 15 percent increase […]
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Dancing the pandemic away
With schools, recreational facilities, and parks shut down, children and youth have been searching for ways to stay active. Some also just want to learn the art of dance, which has led to an increase in registration for Arise School of Dance. While the Stittsville-based Christian dance […]
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The March for Life reimagined
Social distancing rules have not stopped this year’s National March for Life. The annual protest, which drew 18,500 people in 2019, aims to have even more participation this year with a whole week of online pro-life activities that […]
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