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Roll up your sleeve for the Easter blood drive
March 9, 2023Blood. It’s a central theme in the Christian faith. Coincidentally, as we reflect on the suffering and death of Jesus this Easter, Ottawa faces a critical shortage of blood for emergency transfusions. The pandemic reduced the Canadian Blood Services’ donor […]
Read full articleCHRI and Pyjama Patrol join forces to warm children’s hearts this Christmas
December 17, 2020With winter arriving, warm clothing is in greater demand—especially for kids growing up in difficult circumstances. Family Radio CHRI has partnered with Pyjama Patrol for their annual Christmas pyjama drive, to […]
Read full articleBack-to-school blessing for teachers
September 17, 2020CHRI Family Radio gave their annual back-to-school contest a twist this year. Rather than giving away a backpack of school supplies, they invited listeners to call in and […]
Read full articleOttawa’s Christian schools unite for expo
February 21, 2019In Canada’s landscape of aggressive secularism and competing social agendas, Christian parents are increasingly turning to private religious schools for their children’s education. Yet, researching the options to find the best fit can be a challenge. A large group of Christian […]
Read full articleLifting up the God of second chances
May 17, 2018Family Radio CHRI’s Bill Stevens has led an eventful life. The 71-year-old saw success in film, music, and business, before taking over as general manager of CHRI. Some would say he had it all, but seven years ago God set him on a path to bring […]
Read full articlemyChurch Music releases “Hear Your Heart”
September 6, 2017myChurch Music, a worship band formed by Ottawa’s myChurch, released a chart-topping single and the response has gone from local to global. The “Hear Your Heart” video was posted on myChurch Music’s […]
Read full articleFamily bike rodeo wrangles community
May 18, 2017Arlington Woods Free Methodist Church and the Trend-Arlington Community Association hosted their 7th annual Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The bike rodeo is a free family event for the community meant to break down walls and reach out to […]
Read full articleOttawa Fury hosts Faith Day
September 8, 2016The Ottawa Fury FC hosted their second annual Fury Faith Day on August 28. The event, sponsored by Family Radio CHRI, Athletes in Action, and the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, gives Christian players a platform to share why their faith is […]
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