Pipeline proposed for Kitimat, B.C. would ferry bitumen to Asia by Will Braun Many Indigenous communities are opposed to Enbridge's Northern Gateway pipeline, including the Haisla who are at ground zero, the western terminus
Medical tourism, with risks, is becoming more common for Canadians by Anne Bokma The goals are faster and cheaper hospital care, but crossing borders for operations carries a lot of ethical baggage, too
Zoo controversy raises pros, cons of putting animals in captivity by Kasia Mychajlowycz Do humans have sovereignty over other creatures? Does teaching others about animals increase respect for them?
Science reshapes our understanding of where empathy comes from by Kevin Spurgaitis Empathy isn't just a force of the human spirit. It's hard-wired in our genetic code, researchers are discovering
United Church minister and evangelical preacher find common ground by Pieta Woolley Their Vancouver churches are close, their theologies are not, but these two clergy are learning from each other and becoming friends
Lake living means loving the ecosystem, not just the fun bits by Therese DesCamp When Therese DesCamp found her ideal lake in British Columbia, she had to learn to put its environmental integrity ahead of her
United Church support helps launch community housing at 40 Oaks by Kate Spencer A venerable United Church mission to support the inner-city neighbourhood of Regent Park is reborn, along with the community
These United Church clergy went on to other jobs but never really left by Kenneth Bagnell Meet eight ordained ministers who left the pulpit for other careers, but kept taking care of a flock in their own way
 United Church meeting draws controversy over Middle East report by Mike Milne Report by General Council working group calls for an end to Israel's occupation and boycott of goods produced in occupied territories
Carbon heats the world and cities are fighting back with big plans by Kevin Spurgaitis While national leadership across the planet flags, cities are stepping up with bold visions and steep carbon reductions