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Poverty fight a long way from over, activists warn

March 11, 2019

Poverty activists are encouraged by the latest StatsCan numbers showing poverty is on the decline in Canada, but warn that more ambitious programs are needed to end poverty once and for all.

ShareLife’s goal grows as charity needs expand

March 10, 2019

After topping $13 million for the first time last year, ShareLife is reaching even higher this year as it brings three more agencies under its charitable umbrella.

Major makeover of Montreal's St. Joseph Oratory to give visitors 'a new experience'

March 8, 2019

MONTREAL – St. Joseph Oratory is about to get a $110 million (US$82 million) makeover under a plan to make the popular site more attractive to tourists.

A cure or a curse? Catholic hospitals weigh pros and cons of Ontario legislation

March 8, 2019

Despite warnings that an overhaul of health care in Ontario could sideline Catholic values and governance, organizations that represent Catholic hospitals, nursing homes, hospices and health services are optimistic they can be players in a more centralized health system.

Winning hearts isn't enough; pro-lifer Alissa Golob is pushing political buttons

March 7, 2019

Coquitlam, B.C. – It wasn’t just her dislike of Justin Trudeau’s pro-choice policies that drove Alissa Golob across Canada in a “NO 2 TRUDEAU” van with an image of his face and an X splashed across the side during the federal election in 2015.

Summer jobs attestation battle suffers a legal setback

March 7, 2019

OTTAWA – Seven of the eight groups or businesses challenging last year’s pro-abortion Canada Summer Jobs attestation on constitutional grounds received a setback in federal court Feb. 22.

Therapy dogs bring some comforting four-legged medicine into the lives of hospital patients

March 6, 2019

When Harley travels the halls at Providence Healthcare, he gets the rock star treatment.

Activists push for Asia Bibi to join family in Canada

March 6, 2019

More than a month after Pakistan’s Supreme Court announced that it had confirmed its decision to acquit Asia Bibi, the 51-year-old Catholic woman is still in Pakistan under protective custody despite an offer of asylum from Canada.

Dr. Barrie deVeber, founder of bioethics institute, dies at 90

March 6, 2019

If it was up to Dr. Barrie deVeber, his name would not be on the institution dedicated to researching all aspects of human life.

Salt + Light board stands behind Fr. Rosica

March 6, 2019

Fr. Thomas Rosica has maintained the support of the board of directors of Salt and Light Media Foundation despite admitting to widespread plagiarism.