In January 1998, a few weeks after I started as editor of The B.C. Catholic, Msgr. Pedro Lopez-Gallo came to me with a proposal. I was new at the pastoral … Continued
The bizarre and twisted outcome of the Carleton Stevens trial in Vancouver suggests there’s much wrong with the Canadian legal system, and little interest in doing anything about it. The … Continued
Everyone has an opinion on the Conservative Party of Canada these days: Why the Conservatives lost. What they should do about it. What a respectful length of time is before … Continued
The experts have chimed in, and the consensus is clear: socially conservative politicians can’t get elected in Canada because they’re too socially conservative. Most of the election post-mortems contain something … Continued
If climate change is your biggest concern, this is your election. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians, and millions of people around the world, felt the need to do something last … Continued
Canadians go to the polls Oct. 21, and there are indications this could be one of the most important elections in a long time. Issues, parties, and personalities are all … Continued
The inner workings of a newspaper have long been a mystery for those on the outside. Now they’ve become a mystery for those of us on the inside too, thanks … Continued
Madeline Frazer marked the tenth anniversary of her husband’s death in a touching way. She wrote a B.C. Catholic column about the life and legacy of Dr. Brian Frazer.Dated Nov. … Continued
I didn’t realize there was a moon-landing Bible verse until my pastor mentioned it a few weeks ago. It seems that while returning from the historic first landing on the … Continued
Do you ever feel like you’re living in an alternate universe? If so, you can probably sympathize with Vancouver Councillor Colleen Hardwick, who describes a recent city council meeting as … Continued