3 churches on the Canada/U.S. border grapple with political tensions by Kate Spencer “It’s almost like antagonistic feelings are being forced upon us,” says Rev. Canon Fran Bedell, who crosses the border every Sunday to
Cartoonist Kate Beaton rewrites the classic mermaid tale by Kate Spencer The Cape Breton author draws from her roots in a bold new children's book
Social prescribing looks beyond medicine to non-clinical methods of treatment by Kate Spencer There is a lot of evidence for the prescriptions themselves, says one expert, but less for the process
Celebrated composer Eleanor Daley on what inspires her choral work by Kate Spencer The Fairlawn Avenue United music director was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2022 for her musical contributions
What faith and gender expression mean to this transfeminine United Church worship leader by Kate Spencer "My mission is to be as loudly queer and loudly spiritual as possible," says Tamsin Michael Robson, who is seeking ordination
This choir for Canadian newcomers offers more than singing lessons by Kate Spencer The Halifax-based Newcomer Choir is a 'homey' place for choristers to learn English and make friends
Cleanup crews and free hair washes: How churches and other groups are helping after Hurricane Fiona by Kate Spencer People are pitching in after the most powerful tropical storm ever recorded in Canada
I moved to Halifax sight unseen during the pandemic by Kate Spencer When considering the decision, I wondered: What version of me could be created anew?
Colin Mochrie’s game show win nets $100K for Ontario LGBTQ2S+ camp by Kate Spencer With Rainbow Camp's return to in-person programming this year, the financial boost is well timed
New Halifax church creates a space where queer people are the majority by Kate Spencer Preaching duty at Queer Spirit Church is shared between four people, including a Baptist deacon and a United Church minister