13 things I learned at witch camp by Anne Bokma ‘Howling at the moon seems like a reasonable option in a world gone mad’
Undocumented people share how they live outside the system by Kristy Woudstra Up to half a million people are living in Canada without official status. The 'sanctuary city' movement is growing, but the fear
Inuit in Ottawa for medical treatment ‘extremely homesick’ by Ian Coutts Canada's capital plays host each year to thousands of Inuit needing medical attention they can't get back home. Two local residences offer
Christian mom shares her child’s transition to Noah by Anonymous ‘We told him we loved him and would support him.’
Making the pilgrimage to Rachel’s Tomb by Byron Rempel-Burkholder Approaching a biblical holy site on foot becomes a journey through the tangled reality of Israel and the occupied territories today
The pealing of church bells may soon be a distant memory by Bertrand Marotte "It had great meaning culturally and socially, and I personally think it’s a little bit sad that we don’t have these aural
6 acclaimed Canadian authors write letters from the heart to their grandkids by Broadview Staff Sally Armstrong, Margaret Atwood, David Suzuki and others share incredible wisdom and love.
Living young in Canada’s oldest town by Mike Milne With the highest percentage of seniors in the country, Qualicum Beach, B.C., offers a glimpse into our greying future.
Addiction struggles led my nephew to crime and imprisonment. Is there hope for him on the outside? by Julie McGonegal "My sister has said the only peace she knows is when her son is in prison. When Justin is out, she is
Liberal Christians in the U.S. test their faith against a demagogue by Paul Wilson After Donald Trump's election, The Observer visits United Church of Christ congregations to learn more about how the denomination is responding to
New ‘Faith Workers’ Bill of Rights’ cites church bullying and unfair discipline process Jul. 3, 2025