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Writers from across Canada gather for 26th annual awards gala

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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario– “I’m not normally speechless,” said author Carolyn Weber, as she accepted The Grace Irwin Prize for her memoir, Surprised by Oxford. Writers, editors and guests gathered in anticipation for the 2014, 26th annual Word Awards formal gala to hear the winners recognized for their achievements. Honoured Christian writers received awards in various genres and …

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International Justice Mission Canada appoints Ed Wilson as Executive Director

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LONDON, Ont.–(CANADIAN CHRISTIAN NEWS SERVICE)–The Board of Directors for International Justice Mission Canada today announces the permanent appointment of Ed Wilson as Executive Director. Ed’s non-profit management skills are shaped by more than 20 years of leadership experience. He has been with IJM Canada since 2006 and has served in several management positions during his tenure. He first joined …

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New Canadian-funded maternity building in West Africa promises to save lives

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KINGSTON, ONT.–(CANADIAN CHRISTIAN NEWS SERVICE)–While government leaders and health experts were meeting at an international conference in Toronto last week to talk about maternal health, a small village in Mali was putting theory into practice with the official opening of a brand new maternity clinic. The May 24 ceremony in Koura, southern Mali, drew hundreds …

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Save the Mothers’ Founder Participates in International Maternal Health Summit

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May 27, 2014 HAMILTON, ONT.–(CANADIAN CHRISTIAN NEWS SERVICE)—Dr. Jean Chamberlain Froese, founder of Save the Mothers (STM) and co-director of the International Women’s Health Program at McMaster University will be speaking at the Saving Every Woman Every Child: Within Arm’s Reach Summit in Toronto this week. In recognition of her leadership in the field of …

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Global Reconciliation Expert to speak near Toronto

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May 15, 2014 PORT PERRY, ONT.–(CANADIAN CHRISTIAN NEWS SERVICE)–An international leader in the work of reconciliation will make one speaking appearance in Canada on May 31, in Port Perry, near Toronto. Rev. Russ Parker, author, lecturer and counselor, has worked on reconciliation issues around the world, notably in Ireland, facilitating discussion at a pivotal, historic …

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World Vision Launches No Child For Sale Church Campaign

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April 25, 2014 World Vision Launches No Child For Sale Church Campaign: Ending child labour campaign features devotional series by leading Christian thinkers, live national conversation and petition to major Canadian retailers. MISSISSAUGA, ONT.–(CANADIAN CHRISTIAN NEWS SERVICE)–Today, World Vision is launching their No Child For Sale Campaign – Church Edition. The campaign is part of the aid and …

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