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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 10, 2023 11:00 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear an appeal from three British Columbia churches that argued their constitutional rights were violated when provincial restrictions banned indoor religious services at …
Read More »Appeal for donations for asylum seekers housed in Toronto churches – Toronto
It’s been a dramatic week for hundreds of refugees who had been forced to live on Toronto streets, but even after finding temporary shelter, there is a fresh appeal from those providing it for the many essentials needed to help start a new life. Outside in the church parking lot, …
Read More »Ontario churches look to take COVID-19 battle to Supreme Court of Canada
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two churches in southwestern Ontario are looking to head to Canada’s highest court in the latest chapter of their battles with the province over the COVID-19 pandemic. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCFC), which represents the Aylmer Church of God and …
Read More »Sask. government under fire for funding independent schools run by anti-LGBTQ churches
Amid Pride celebrations across Saskatchewan, experts are raising concern over the provincial government’s decision to boost funding for certain independent schools that are operated by churches with anti-LGBTQ policies. Last month, the province formally announced the 21 independent and four “historical” schools in Saskatchewan that will receive $17.5 million in …
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