Justice
After the acquittal of Gerald Stanley for the death of 22-year-old Colten Boushie, many expressed their anger, hurt and frustration on social media, including Senator Murray Sinclair, who chaired Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Spirituality
Today’s SBNRs are mostly female. Could that be why they aren’t taken seriously?
Justice
From free coffee to stand-up comedy, Muslims are finding creative ways to deal with stereotypes
UCC in Focus
‘Music’s my real love. Powerlifting is a fun hobby.’
Justice
Canadian survivors of childhood sexual abuse are coming forward to reveal how their church failed them — and protected their predators
Ethical Living
Photographer Hilary Gauld-Camilleri recently talked to The Observer about “Better With You,” her latest photo project for Ontario’s Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome. It honours children with Down syndrome and their families, while challenging stereotypes. Q What is the “Better With You” photo project?…
Ethical Living
As Canada’s largest generation ages, more and more of us are dying each year. Ever since 1992, when ALS sufferer Sue Rodriguez brought medically assisted dying to the Supreme Court, most of the conversation about how to have a humane death has been about how to actually die. Now, Medical…
Ethical Living
Ring in the New Year by tuning out your inner critic
Ethical Living
Anglican professor Donald Grayston made dying in peace a lifetime project. His example is inspiring others to plan a meaningful exit.
Spirituality
Anne Bokma left the Dutch Reformed Church as a young adult and eventually became a member of the United Church and then the Unitarian Universalists. Having long explored the "spiritual but not religious" demographic as a writer, she decided to immerse herself in practices — like hiring a soul coach,
