Agnieszka Ruck is a freelance writer and editor who loves telling stories that inspire or encourage. Her most frequent audience is her nerdy husband and their three wild young children.
VANCOUVER—The head of a pop punk band that has toured with the likes of Nickelback and Simple Plan is about to play his first set for the unborn. Dave Faber … Continued
VANCOUVER—Hungry and lonely Downtown Eastside residents received a brief respite thanks to a recent visit from Catholic, Jewish, and Shia Ismaili children. Students from the three faith-based communities delivered 2,000 … Continued
VANCOUVER—Young adults took their faith outdoors as they celebrated World Youth Day in Cathedral Square in downtown Vancouver. “It is heartwarming and hopeful to see just how alive the young … Continued
VANCOUVER—Assisted suicide was the hot topic that drew hundreds to the first public event at the archdiocese’s new headquarters. “This is not about someone saying it’s my body, my choice,” … Continued
VANCOUVER—Just before the federal government voted to expand its attack on ISIS to within Syria, an aid organization released a report on the state of that country. “It has been … Continued
VANCOUVER—Sixty-three nations have released a joint statement calling for action to end human rights abuses in the Middle East. The declaration, “Supporting the Human Rights of Christians and Other Communities, … Continued
VANCOUVER—Two young sisters are giving a noteworthy boost to families in need. Ashley and Caitlin Sankaran-Wee have contributed $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity in the past four years. “It’s a … Continued
SURREY—A young girl from Salmon Arm has become a cheerleader for women in labour after facing motherhood at age 16. Darby Ramsay, 19, is a doula, a woman who gives … Continued
VANCOUVER—Catholic schools in Alberta can cope with a new bill mandating gay-straight alliances (GSAs), said the head of trustees in the province. “We believe that we can work with the … Continued
VANCOUVER—In a time when terrorist groups behead innocents in the name of Islam, members of religious groups in Vancouver met to discuss how Canada’s vast religious landscape can exist in … Continued