Russia’s religious push into Africa by Deogracious Kalima Through the Russian Orthodox Church, Moscow is expanding its influence across the continent
Grizzly bears are back in B.C. Is coexistence possible? by Lesley Evans Ogden As bears reclaim territory across the province, communities are being forced to learn how to live alongside them
There’s a Jewish community in Iran? by Arfa Rana After U.S.-Israeli airstrikes hit a synagogue in Tehran, many were surprised to learn that Jews have deep roots in the Islamic Republic
‘We are deeply alarmed by the escalating military violence’ by Sarah Grishpul Canadian aid groups race to respond as needs mount in Iran and Lebanon
How our fear of aging is speeding it up by Diana Ballon Obsessing over getting older may be costing us far more than time
Canadian faith and civil-liberties leaders push back against Bill C-9 by Xavi Richer Vis Leaders warn the bill could unintentionally criminalize religious expression and protest
Quebec’s struggling churches are finding new life as homeless shelters by Ruby Pratka An experiment at Saint-Roch is keeping doors open for parishioners and the wider community
Alex Neve on why Canada still falls short on human rights by Yvonne Lau The former head of Amnesty International Canada looks back on the turbulence of 2025 — and what must change in the years
Who should inherit my estate? by Ashley Moyse As family expectations meet questions of generosity, our Moral Compass columnist offers guidance
The stories behind our ornaments — and the Advent Calendar we made to share them by Jocelyn Bell Some ornaments are more than decorations — they are stories. Jocelyn Bell shares hers and the Advent Calendar that celebrates the stories