When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Finding hope in Parkinson’s
By Larry Gifford Program Director
In this episode, Larry Gifford searches for a better understanding of the role that hope plays in the Parkinson’s community. Continue reading
Religion
Friends speak out about former nun who chose medically-assisted death when faced with terminal cancer
By Jill Croteau Reporter
More Albertans than ever before are choosing medically-assisted death. Friends of one woman who made that choice speak out about how her religious faith didn’t prevent her from making the decision she did. Continue reading
Redeemer University College is cutting its fall tuition by 42%
Supported by $11 million in generous donor funding over five years, tuition for the coming fall will be set at $9,800, down over $7,000 from the planned tuition rate of $16,992. Continue reading
Quebec’s proposed religious symbol ban prompts concerns from EMSB community
The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) opened its doors to the public on Wednesday for an emergency meeting on the province’s plan. Continue reading
Quebec’s Education Ministry says school surveys on religious symbols began months ago
Quebec’s Education Department admitted Tuesday it began surveying schools months ago about how many employees wear religious symbols on the job. Continue reading
Chris Pratt embarking on 21-day Daniel Fast, a Bible-inspired diet
The 39-year-old actor joked that he will ‘probably be hallucinating’ on the diet. Continue reading
B.C. residents least religious, most likely to see holidays as fun, not stressful: poll
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The poll also found a strong majority of Canadians still prefer “Merry Christmas” as the greeting of the season. Continue reading
Calgary nativity scene with new faces in manger meant to spark discussion
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Red Deer Lake United Church has unveiled a new nativity scene that includes a unique variety of characters gathered in the manger. Continue reading
Super Awesome Science Show: Credence in Climate Change
Climate change is real and is becoming more accepted by the day. But are we contributing to the problem or just innocent bystanders? Continue reading
Gay-straight alliance law challenged at Alberta Court of Appeal
By Jill Croteau Reporter
A legal challenge being mounted against Alberta’s controversial law around gay-straight alliances went before a three-judge panel in Calgary on Monday. Continue reading