Religion
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How COVID could change religion in Canada forever: ‘There is no going back’In the face of declining membership and engagement, places of worship across Canada are grappling with how to get people back through their doors, safely.LifestyleJan 16
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Nova Scotia pastor believes multi day event linked to virus outbreak followed rulesThe pastor of another church said he believed the event at Gospel Light Baptist Church, which has been linked to an outbreak of COVID-19, followed provincial health restrictions.CanadaNov 17, 2021
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‘Celebrating with sadness’: Muslims in Canada mark sombre Eid, some without health restrictionsMuslims across Canada are celebrating a sombre Eid-ul-Adha this week as some gather in person for the first time since the pandemic began.CanadaJul 22, 2021
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‘Rejoicing’: Easing of worship restrictions welcomed by Sask. faith communitiesThe first stage of Saskatchewan's Reopening Roadmap is underway and includes an increase in worship service capacity, though the changes will benefit some groups more than others.CanadaMay 30, 2021
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‘Convenience factor’: Regina religious groups consider making virtual services permanentA year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many religious organizations are seeing the long-term benefits of virtual services.CanadaMay 12, 2021
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Montreal archdiocese names independent ombudswoman to investigate abuse complaintsMontreal lawyer Marie Christine Kirouack has been named to the newly created post, which is one of the key recommendations in a report tabled last November.CanadaMay 5, 2021
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Tory MP uses term ‘unclean’ while expressing opposition to conversion therapy banA Conservative MP used the term "unclean" during a debate about conversion therapy on Friday, causing tensions to flare as one Liberal MP called it 'deeply offensive.'CanadaApr 16, 2021
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Vanuatu tribe mourns the death of its fallen ‘god,’ Prince PhilipIndigenous people on an island in the South Pacific have worshipped Prince Philip for decades.TrendingApr 12, 2021
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Canadian Jewish community rallies to help Saskatoon celebrate PassoverAfter a mix up with a grocery order, Saskatoon’s Jewish community was left scrambling to source kosher foods elsewhere, with one rabbi even driving to Calgary.CanadaMar 30, 2021
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Religion a source of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, according to USask researcherA theologian in Regina says many church members ask him if Catholics can receive COVID-19 vaccines — and if the vaccines are connected to abortion.CanadaMar 26, 2021
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