Not only was the testimony of Jody Wilson-Raybould before the Commons justice committee a lesson in courage, it was also instructive on the need to hear all sides of a … Continued
Who do you trust? Government? Media? Big business? A new global survey measuring levels of trust in traditional institutions shows people have little confidence in those elements of society they … Continued
In a country where you now can just kill off patients and assisted suicide accounts for four per cent of deaths on Vancouver Island, the notion of starving someone to … Continued
The Catholic Church is getting a healthy dose of bad publicity these days. From the ongoing abuse crisis right up to the Covington Catholic high school controversy, it’s enough to … Continued
It’s not easy being a Catholic trying to live one’s faith in school and workplace today. In recent weeks The B.C. Catholic has told about Christian education students studying to … Continued
Which side of the Baby It’s Cold Outside debate do you come down on? Are you alarmed by the song’s sexist messaging and support calls to ban it? Or do … Continued
The federal government’s proposed tax package to support Canadian journalism is being largely presented as a minefield for any news organization that dares to touch it. The $600-million tax aid … Continued
Something about crisis pregnancy centres gets abortion supporters up in knots. Activists are constantly working to “expose” the “anti-choice nature” of pregnancy centres. They’re currently working to get the Alberta … Continued
In the service of the poor, there is no room for competition,” says Pope Francis in his letter for World Day of the Poor. You may think there’s some irony … Continued
Last week I mentioned my appreciation for newspaper letters to the editor. When I was a student I wrote them, and as a journalist I edited them at various papers … Continued