A family from one of the US congregations of our church has been in France for two years now, engaging in what I would call pathfinder mission work. By that I mean they are travelling all over France to see if there are people with a hunger for the gospel and Christian fellowship, and to … Continue reading Prairie Pride
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I’m on my way to the freedom land
Two hundred and twenty-five years ago, black people held as slaves on plantations in the southern USA, began to hear stories of a country to the north where black people were free. The hunger for freedom moved some of them to slip away at night and begin the long journey north. Were they courageous or … Continue reading I’m on my way to the freedom land
Fun facts about Canada – 1
These guys prefer Canada to the USA. Image by Dave Eslinger from Pixabay 55% of the bald eagles of North America are in Canada. The largest concentration is along the Pacific coast of British Columbia, but they can be found all across southern Canada. There was one in the sky above our yard earlier this week.
The true north, strong and free – 1
Eight years ago a group of investors built a large plant in a neighbouring town to produce protein concentrates and flours from peas, lentils and faba beans. In 1918 Ingredion, a US company, made an investment in the plant and in 2020 became full owners. A month ago they announced they were closing the plant … Continue reading The true north, strong and free – 1
Thomas Jefferson’s Miscalculation
By 1812 conflicts between Britain and France spilled over into a war between Britain and the USA, in which most of the action took place in Canada. When the War of 1812 began, the US government assumed that the Canadian colonies to the north would quickly grasp the opportunity to throw off British colonial rule … Continue reading Thomas Jefferson’s Miscalculation
Hatred cannot build a road to peace
It is sad to see the hatred manifested by many in Canada because of a conflict in the Middle East. One would think that people come to this country in order to live in peace, so why import hatred? Of course, Canada has seen this sort of thing before. Back in the mid 1800's the … Continue reading Hatred cannot build a road to peace
The importance of being Canadian
Image by Keith Johnston from Pixabay By 1812 conflicts between Britain and France spilled over into a war between Britain and the USA, in which most of the action took place in Canada. When the war began, the US government assumed that the Canadian colonies would grasp the opportunity to throw off British colonial rule and become part … Continue reading The importance of being Canadian
Thank God for poverty
Thank God for poverty That makes and keeps us free, And lets us go our unobtrusive way, Glad of the sun and rain, Upright, serene, humane, Contented with the fortune of a day. BLISS CARMAN, 1861-1929
Me? Prejudiced? How is that possible?
Fady Dagher was born in Lebanon, grew up in Cote d'Ivoire and came to Canada as a young man. He was a police officer in the city of Montreal for many years and a few years ago was hired as chief of police for the city of Longueil. A couple of months ago he became … Continue reading Me? Prejudiced? How is that possible?
The vision of Robert Baldwin
I am reading a biography of Robert Baldwin, one of Canada's founding fathers. He played an important role in our history, I am very interested in that history, yet I find the book tedious. History is fascinating, yet too many historians write in a way that turns people off so that they never learn to … Continue reading The vision of Robert Baldwin
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