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Céline Dion’s faith shines through in new documentary

by Amarah Hasham-Steele

The pop icon’s spirituality and self-confidence take centre stage

A brown-skinned woman in a navy headscarf and blue dress sits in front of a pot over a gas stove. She is holding a spoon and stirring the contents. She is smiling and talking to two little boys. One boy is older and taller. He is dressed in a matching shirt and sweatpants with black sandals on. The other boy is smaller and younger. He is wearing a camouflage sweatshirt with matching sweatpants and blue sneakers.

How the residents of the world’s largest Syrian refugee camp came together to write a cookbook

by Ivy Lerner-Frank

"Zaatari" spotlights culinary traditions, personal stories and recipes of resilience

A man sits in front of a bookshelf wearing a blue collared shirt and a blazer. His hands are folded on the table in front of him.

M.G. Vassanji explores what it means to belong in his new essay collection

by Madeline Liao

The two-time Giller Prize winner dissects identity and home in “Nowhere, Exactly”

A middle-aged white woman with grey hair poses on a chair. The photo is in black and white. She is wearing a light-coloured button up and a watch on her left hand. Her left hand rests on her right arm.

Author Marilynne Robinson finds clear signs of God’s love in her new take on Genesis

by Christopher White

“Reading Genesis” connects the ancient text to the modern anxieties we all face, writes Christopher White

A young brown-skinned woman sits in front of a piano. She is wearing a yellow long-sleeved top with blue pants. She is smiling and has shoulder-length dark brown hair. Her hands are on the piano keys.

Key of Sight strikes the right chord by providing accessible and inclusive music education

by Michael Witkowicz

Grade 11 student founded program to help visually impaired people pursue their musical passions

Image of novel Crooked Teeth with black text over a white background on top of a red background. The text says: Crooked Teeth, A Queer Syrian Refugee Memoir by Danny Ramadan. Next to the book cover is an author photo of a brown-skinned man with short brown hair, and facial hair. His chin is resting on his left hand. He is wearing a black t-shirt, bracelets and a red watch. He has a tattoo on his right elbow and arm.

A tale of two lives: Danny Ramadan on writing while queer and brown

by Sherlyn Assam

In his new memoir, “Crooked Teeth,” the Syrian writer takes us from hosting secret 2SLGBTQ+ groups to raising funds for queer refugees

Image depicts a crowd of people. At the front, a woman holds a sign reading "Queer Liberation" and carries rainbow objects. To her left is a person wearing a rainbow scarf and holding a drum. To their left is a masked woman holding up another sign.

United Church ad airs to figure skating fans across Canada during Stars on Ice tour

by Mike Milne

The 30-second video highlighted the denomination's inclusivity and diversity in an attempt to reach non-members

A middle-aged white woman with short curly blonde hair is holding a microphone and looking dismayed. She is wearing a blue and white striped shirt with a silver necklace and silver dangling earrings. She has on red lipstick.

Deborah Kimmett’s new memoir navigates her rocky spiritual journey with humour

by Pieta Woolley

In "Window Shopping for God," the Second City comedian shares her decades-long search for meaning

A bald Black man with black-framed glasses is standing in front of graffiti and laughing with his eyes closed and mouth open. He has a goatee and earrings in each ear. His left hand is in the pocket of his blue jeans. he is wearing a white sweatshirt. On his right hand is a white watch with a ring on his middle finger. He is also wearing a ring on the left middle finger and a silver bracelet.

This gospel choir welcomes queer and trans people

by Jillian Bell

Jacen Duncan founded Inkloosiv Voices to give everyone a chance to sing uplifting music

A white-skinned man stands in front of a city line and a body of water. He has brown hair and is wearing a navy jacket with a white shirt underneath. He has a scruffy beard.

‘Dayspring’ reimagines the Christ story through a queer, pop-culture lens

by Sherlyn Assam

Anthony Oliveira's stunning debut novel offers a bold and intimate take on Jesus

Culture - Page 3

Céline Dion’s faith shines through in new documentary

How the residents of the world’s largest Syrian refugee camp came together to write a cookbook

M.G. Vassanji explores what it means to belong in his new essay collection

Author Marilynne Robinson finds clear signs of God’s love in her new take on Genesis

Key of Sight strikes the right chord by providing accessible and inclusive music education

A tale of two lives: Danny Ramadan on writing while queer and brown

United Church ad airs to figure skating fans across Canada during Stars on Ice tour

Deborah Kimmett’s new memoir navigates her rocky spiritual journey with humour

This gospel choir welcomes queer and trans people

‘Dayspring’ reimagines the Christ story through a queer, pop-culture lens

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