Canadian News

News and events from across the country.

Canadian natives wait while Aussies celebrate apology

March 20, 2008

While Canada’s native people wait for an official government apology for the residential schools, Australian aboriginal people are celebrating their government’s willingness to say sorry.

Afghanistan vote counterproductive, say peace activists

March 19, 2008

TORONTO – Parliament's vote to extend Canada's military mission in Afghanistan to 2011 has not advanced the cause of peace, according to Pax Christi U.S.A. and Canadian affiliates of Pax Christi International.

New Jesuit leader has strong social justice background

March 10, 2008

TORONTO - For the next six years Canada’s English-speaking Jesuits will be under the direction of a man known for a life-long commitment to the poor.

Sisters' Jubilee project gets go ahead

March 10, 2008

TORONTO - Toronto’s religious sisters have reason for some jubilation over their jubilee project almost nine years after they started. The way has been cleared for construction of 54 affordable homes on an unused plot of land in Toronto’s southeast corner, at Lawrence Avenue and Manse Road.

Serra honours 2008 ordinandi

March 7, 2008

TORONTO - More than 1,200 Catholics from around the archdiocese of Toronto gathered March 4 to celebrate their very own “Men of the Eucharist” at the 18th annual Ordinandi Dinner.

Parish upset by St. Mike's condo development

March 7, 2008

TORONTO - Linda Cahill is just one of 1,400-plus outraged parishioners of St. Basil’s parish in Toronto, but she’s outraged on behalf of Captain John Elmsley, whose heart is buried in the wall of her church.

Native reconciliation journey begins

March 7, 2008

OTTAWA - Remembering the Children: the Aboriginal and Church Leaders’ Tour kicked off in Ottawa March 2 to raise awareness of the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Indian residential schools.

Dr. Simone feeds the poor

March 6, 2008

TORONTO - Last year Jesus sent Christmas letters to two African royals. Jesus wanted Princess Diana of Angola and Prince Yusuf of Tanzania to know that He loves them and that their problems would soon be a thing of the past.

Brampton churches will keep tax-exempt status

March 6, 2008

BRAMPTON, Ont. - Despite some co-ordinated panic and frenzied e-mails, the City of Brampton is not about to start taxing churches or restricting new church building, city officials have told The Catholic Register.

ShareLife aims higher in 2008

March 5, 2008

TORONTO - Because you give, ShareLife is making a difference in the community.