January/February 2025

In this issue: The growing popularity of multigenerational living; Tanya Talaga's new book untangles historical records to tell an all-too familiar story for Indigenous people; Is it ethical to travel anymore?

Meet the changemaker empowering British Columbia’s Black youth

by Jasmine Mahoro

Brian Seremba and the BC Community Alliance are reshaping the province’s education system through community action

Illustration of three people in distress. They have their heads in their hands. In the background there are feet of travellers. Some are carrying luggage

Is it ethical to travel anymore?

by Larry Krotz

Overtourism is irritating locals and damaging the environment. Is wanderlust worth the cost?

Close up of a hymn book showing musical notes and lyrics

United Church of Canada to debut new online hymn resource for 100th anniversary

by Olivia Vaughan

‘Then Let Us Sing!’ aims to uplift diverse voices within the UCC community

Three Black women sit in front of a window with trees outside. They have their hands in their laps and their eyes closed. The dark-skinned woman on the left is wearing a white hoodie that says, "Son of God", the owman in the middle has a grey sweatshirt on, a gold necklace and a braid. The woman on the right has a grey shirt and cream cardigan on.

Soul Space gives frontline workers a chance to heal

by Amarah Hasham-Steele

The Ottawa-based program addresses the wellness needs of those in harm reduction and community care

A white middle-aged couple pose in front of tall green vines. He is wearing a short-sleved striped black and white button up shirt with black slacks and shoes. She is wearing a white headscarf, a white shirt, beige blazer and floral skirt with black shoes.

Canada’s Doukhobors face an uncertain future

by Yvonne Lau

Exiled from Russia over a century ago for their radical Christian pacifism, the community is struggling to survive

An animated image of Lucifer in a top hat, suit, bowtie. He is sitting on a chair and smiling maniacally.

‘Hazbin Hotel’ is a darkly humourous dive into redemption and sin

by Nathalie Leveille

This adult animated series about the afterlife blends raunchy laughs with philosophical musings

An older couple sit together looking at a tablet. They both have short grey hair. The man is wearing glasses and holding the tablet in his hands.

Some of our regulars only watch services online. What can we do?

by Christopher White

Advice for a reader who wants to get Zoom worshippers to attend in person

Image of a man in a black hoodie and mask standing in front of a yellow needle drop box

What if I don’t want to live near a safe consumption site?

by Ashley Moyse

Advice for a reader who supports supervised injection sites in principle — but not in practice

A middle aged white woman with short grey hair, in a black cardigan and blue jeans stands next to an older woman, who is a senior citizen. She is wearing a striped white and black button up, black slacks and black shoes. Her arm is linked with a young white man who has long brown hair, is wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. They are standing on steps in front of a house.

Why multigenerational households have increased by 50% in 20 years

by Janson Duench

More Canadians than ever are living with three or more generations. And it's not only because of costs

An all-female and Muslim band perform on stage in black suits and white shirts. They are holding guitars and basses and wearing sunglasses

‘We Are Lady Parts’ mixes humour, music and big questions around Muslim identity

by Amarah Hasham-Steele

The British TV show brings religion to the small screen along with a punk rock soundtrack

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January/February 2025

Meet the changemaker empowering British Columbia’s Black youth

Is it ethical to travel anymore?

United Church of Canada to debut new online hymn resource for 100th anniversary

Soul Space gives frontline workers a chance to heal

Canada’s Doukhobors face an uncertain future

‘Hazbin Hotel’ is a darkly humourous dive into redemption and sin

Some of our regulars only watch services online. What can we do?

What if I don’t want to live near a safe consumption site?

Why multigenerational households have increased by 50% in 20 years

‘We Are Lady Parts’ mixes humour, music and big questions around Muslim identity

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