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 Faith-based work praisedTHE SUCCESS of churches and faith-based organizations
in providing disaster relief and fighting world poverty is one of
“the greatest overlooked stories of our time,” said veteran CBC
television journalist Brian Stewart. |
Churches urged to get ready for next pandemicCHURCHES can expect to be approached by government and
health authorities for help in coping with what most experts believe is the
certainty of a global and potentially catastrophic influenza pandemic that
could break out at any time. |
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The Secret : a shortcut to wealth?A NEW pop culture phenomenon is dominating the
best-seller charts. The Secret , in DVD and book form, has a devoted following. Many claim it has
transformed their lives. |
The Charter of Rights at 25WITH the stroke of a pen, the Canadian Charter of
Rights and Freedoms became part of the Canadian constitution 25 years ago,
on April 17, 1982. |
Court intervenes in church fightTHE SUPREME Court of B.C. recently took a Korean church
to task over its ongoing disputes and failure to comply with its own
bylaws. |
Bishops balk at blessing same-sex unionsTHE House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada
(ACC) issued a pastoral letter May 1 which could possibly pull the church
away from blessing same-sex unions. |
The Church on the north shoreTHE lower mainland is made up of distinct areas, each
with its own very different geographic features and cultural feel. The
North Shore, isolated by water and two bridges, represents one of the
clearest example of regional diversity. |
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Buddhist temple plan draws criticismTHE Richmond Environmental Concern Group (RECG) has
expressed concerns about the rezoning of 8140 No. 5 Road to make way for a
70 foot tall Buddhist temple. |
Kindred Place is more than housingWHEN the B.C. government decided to create more than
2,287 supportive housing units, it entrusted the running of its first
project to a Christian organization. |
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HomeStart sweet homeA benefit was held April 28 – 29 at Phoenix
Perennials in Richmond, to raise funds for the HomeStart Foundation. |
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